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  1. Zähl 32 and the Swiss Approach to Console DesignThe Zähl 32 belongs to a class of analog recording consoles that treats the desk as a complete musical instrument rather than a collection of generic channel…
  2. Wheatstone A-500: From Broadcast Control Room to Music StudioThe Wheatstone A-500 occupies an interesting place in console history. It was created for radio and television production, where dependable routing, clear…
  3. The Role Of Console Grouping In Efficient WorkflowsA professional mixing console is often described through its channels, equalizers, faders, and automation. Yet the grouping system may have a greater effect on…
  4. Inside Avid D-Command’s Analog-Style Digital WorkflowThe Avid D-Command occupies an important place in the history of digital mixing surfaces. It was built for Pro Tools rather than as an independent audio…
  5. Choosing a Vintage Console That Fits Your Studio’s SoundA vintage mixing console is more than a large collection of channels, equalizers, and faders. Its transformers, amplifier stages, bus architecture, headroom,…
  6. The Custom Console Behind Motown’s Hitsville SoundAt 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, a converted house became one of the most influential recording facilities in popular music. Hitsville U.S.A. was…
  7. Console Recall From Scribble Strips To Full ResetRecall is one of the least visible technologies in a recording studio, yet it has shaped how engineers work for decades. A mix may sound like a purely musical…
  8. The Neve 2254 compressor: from console insert to standalone unitThe Neve 2254 occupies a distinctive place in recording history. It was conceived as a compact dynamics module for a professional mixing console, yet its sound…
  9. Why the Harrison 32’s EQ Curves Remain CovetedThe Harrison 32 is one of those recording consoles whose reputation rests on a particular kind of musical behavior. Its equalizer is technically flexible, yet…
  10. The Soundcraft 6000: The Console That Made Corporate Events Sound GoodCorporate sound has a difficult job. It must make a keynote intelligible from the back of a convention hall, keep music and video playback consistent, handle…