Gear Reviews
ASTERA QUIKBEAM
Astera QuikBeam is a static battery powered IP65 LED Fresnel fixture, designed to emulate a 200W tungsten light.
Read MoreObsidian NX W
The Obsidian NX W is classed as a lighting control surface rather than a stand-alone console.
Read MoreMy Essential 10
Andy Stewart uses a variety of tools in the studio. Here are his top 10 go-to plug-ins for 2026.
Read MoreRobe iFORTES for Telstra Leadership Conference
“I’m always happy to work with Robe, the lights are rock solid and reliable, and you have plenty of creative reach.”
Read MoreDan Brumm on Sound Designing the Hit TV series, Bluey, with Sennheiser and Neumann
In Australia, the 416 is the standard commercial voiceover microphone. We get right up into its barrel, right into its presence region.
Read MoreETC Gio @5
The ETC Gio @5 is a great console that fits seamlessly into the Eos ecosystem. Although geared towards theatre users, you really could make it work in just about any setting
Read MoreSennheiser EW-D SKM at Meeniyan Hall
The microphone transmitter and capsule combination are a total pleasure to sing into.
Read MoreASTERA QuikPunch
The Astera QuikPunch is an IP65 rated, single source 5” LED Fresnel, but delivers much, much more
Read MoreELATION PARAGON
I don’t think you will see a replacement or an upgrade in three years’ time – you won’t need it. Paragon does everything, and it does it well.
Read MoreACME NEOZONE
ACME NEOZONE: it’s best to think of it as a wash light that can do a nice beam instead of a pure hybrid.
Read MoreAllen & Heath’s New Qu Digital Console Range
While the new Qu range is more complex and versatile than the previous incarnation, the console remains a perfect introduction to digital mixing
Read MoreETC Tour Hog
Making most of the major changes in software before they roll out the new hardware, so it’s not such a big learning curve for end users, is a smart move
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