Audio Technica ATH-M50xSTS - Best Ever USB Headset Mic? Scan Pro Audio 2023-01-26 | This is exactly what it looks like, its a set of ATH-M50x with a boom mic.... (spoiler) the mic is a mini wonder! It comes with a brand new set of breathable ear pads for long sessions and the plosive rejection is unbelievably good and in all honesty, the clarity for a headset mic is unheard of, especially under £200! Yes, Tom does know that he said sideband instead of sidetone at 02 : 02, that's a flashback of years of 1990s illegal CB radio for you. XLR / Quarter Inch Versionscan.co.uk/products/audio-technica-ath-m50xsts-streaming-headset-with-xlr-connectionUSB Versionscan.co.uk/products/audio-technica-ath-m50xsts-usb-streaming-headset-with-usb-connection00:01 Intro00:49 Amazing plosive rejection01:16 Different Versions02:18 Headphone Performance and Pads03:18 Breathable Pad Equaliser APO settings03:49 Microphone Test04:24 Diction and low Sibilance 05:18 OBS Settings07:34 Game Streaming08:33 Secret Code08:49 SummaryEQ Profile for Breathable Pads (Harman 2018 Target) 30Hz +2.0dB Q2.5 Peak225Hz -4.5dB Q1.8 Low Shelf345Hz +5.5dB Q6.0 Peak925HZ -3.5dB Q2.0 Peak2000Hz +2.5dB Q1.0 Peak3500Hz +2.5dB Q7.0 Peak4300Hz -2.0dB Q9.0 Peak7850Hz -5.0dB Q6.0 Peak------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Ollo S5X Headphones Review, S4X comparison + EQ Profile Scan Pro Audio 2023-01-21 | Ollo's S5X are designed as a headphone for mixing immersive formats, but appear to be rather excellent for a 'work on anything' headphone for stereo too. Find them here - scan.co.uk/products/ollo-audio-s5x-immersive-mixing-open-back-headphones - Current price £365. Hit us up for special Bundles and Deals - scanproaudio@scan.co.uk with the codeword YTS5X as the subject. 0:01 - Intro0:54 - Immersive Headphones1:53 - S4X comparison3:19 - Frequency Response6:29 - Timing Changes7:52 - EQ Correction 10:40 - Round up EQ Profile shown on Video. 31Hz. +1.0dB. Q0.6 Peak122Hz +1.5dB Q1.0 Low Shelf830Hz -1.2dB Q1.8. Peak3800Hz +2.5dB Q1.5. Peak5700Hz. -6.0dB. Q5.0. Peak7000Hz +6.0dB. Q4.0. Peak8300Hz. -6.0dB. Q9.0. Peak10500Hz +2.5dB. Q7.0. Peak------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Steve’s Xmas present recommendation - Boss GX-100 Scan Pro Audio 2022-12-22 | scan.co.uk/products/boss-gx-100-multi-fx-processorElsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Toms RME Xmas present to himself, perfect for headphone mega nerds. Scan Pro Audio 2022-12-21 | scan.co.uk/products/rme-adi-2-4-pro-seElsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
The BEST (edit:£49) you can spend on Studio Monitoring Scan Pro Audio 2022-05-13 | You don''t get much for £59 these days, apart from perhaps incredibly well balanced monitoring, or seven and a half pints of Guinness at Manchester Piccadilly Station bar. 00:00 £59?00:18 What can you get? 01:59 - Target Curves04:45 - AKG K36106:18 - Austrian Hi-X5506:50 - Beyer DT990 Pro07:25 - DT77009:06 - Rode NTH100 09:56 - EQ Profile12:36 - EQ 'Writing' ProfileFind AKG K361 for £49.99 here. scan.co.uk/products/bmo-akg-k361-over-ear-closed-back-studio-headphones-blackAKG K361 EQ Profile33Hz -1.5dB Q1.0 Peak55Hz -3.0dB Q1.0 Low Shelf65Hz +2.0dB Q4.0 Peak140Hz -3.0dB Q2.4 Peak310Hz +3.5dB Q1.5 Peak1390Hz -1.0dB Q1.0 Peak1980Hz -2.0dB Q2.0 Peak4500Hz +5.0dB Q2.5 Peak6000Hz -4.0dB Q7.0 Peak7000Hz +3.0dB Q5.0 Peak8900Hz -3.0dB Q7.0 PeakElsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Dont buy a Z690 PC for Music until youve seen this! DDR5 RAM News Update for musicians. Scan Pro Audio 2022-01-10 | What's going on with DDR5 memory????, LOTS of memory news in less than 4 minutes. essential viewing if you're considering a new studio PC. 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Corsair RAM Changes Timings1:07 - 5600Mhz RAM Tested1:36 - 4 Sticks Issue2:40 - HOW FAST??? 3:17 - Wrap it upscan.co.uk/3xs/custom/daw-digital-audio-workstation-pcs/workstations------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Tascam Mixcast 4 - Podcast Recorder & Live Production Mixer Overview Scan Pro Audio 2022-01-03 | Tom gets hands on with Tascam's Podcast recorder and livestream mixer, the Mixcast 4. scan.co.uk/products/tascam-mixcast-4-podcast-recording-console------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
2022 Audio PC / DAW Benchmarks - AMD Ryzen vs Intel i5, i7, i9 - 12th, 11th & X - 12900k / 5950X Scan Pro Audio 2021-12-30 | Holidays are a time for graphs! 3XS's Pete Gardner has DAWbenched the 11th and 12th Gen Intel chips, the Zen 3 AMD's and the Intel 10 series X Series processors. If you're planning your next Studio PC upgrade, then this is crucial to finding the most suitable workstation, dependent on the type of use that you have. 3XS Custom Systems : scan.co.uk/3xs/custom/daw-digital-audio-workstation-pcsFull detailed Article. scan.co.uk/info/proaudio/presszone/intel-12th-gen-roundup------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Windows 11 - Up to 18% More Audio Performance than Win 10! Scan Pro Audio 2021-12-03 | The results are in and in contrast to most gaming reviewers, Pete, our 3XS audio guru has found up to 18% gains in audio processing power in windows 11, compared to windows 10. watch the video to find out how where the improvements are. If you make music on Windows PC's, its definitely worth the upgrade if your software is compatible. 3XS Prebuilt Systems - scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audio/pre-built-systems/all3XS custom Systems - scan.co.uk/3xs/custom/daw-digital-audio-workstation-pcs------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Sennheiser HD 400 Pro - Open Back Studio Headphones - Good for Mixing? Scan Pro Audio 2021-12-01 | Sennheiser's HD 400 Pro is a new headphone designed for studio mix work, with price tag just over £200. Tom gets them analysed and compares them to the HD 600 Studio workhorse of the past couple of decades. We forgot to mention these are 120 Ohm and do benefit from a decent headphone amp, Something like the ifi Zen Can or Topping L20 / A30 Pro would do really well for a modest investment if your interface hasn't got enough power. Tom's EQ Corrective Profile (Based on the Harman Hybrid target curve, 2013 bass / 2019 Highs with extended treble to replicate studio monitors) Put this into a parametric EQ on your monitor bus (if you have one) or as the last plugin on your mix bus (but don't forget to disable before you bounce) PC Music listeners can also load this into Equalizer APO. 31Hz : +4.0dB Q1.4 Peak95Hz : +1.0dB Q6.0 Peak165Hz : -1.5dB Q1.0 Peak1240Hz : -1.5dB Q1.7 Peak 3170Hz : +1.0dB Q1.0 Low Shelf4250Hz : -1.8dB Q3.0 Peak7000Hz : -5.0dB Q3.8 Peak7900Hz : +4.0dB Q5.0 Peakscan.co.uk/products/sennheiser-hd-400-proElsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/scanproa...Guitars Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDWk...Facebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Wilkinson Guitar Kits Overview - With Steve and Stuart Scan Pro Audio 2021-11-26 | Steve and Stuart take a look at Trev Wilkinson's Guitar kits and how you can craft your own model that's not only personal, but plays amazingly well. scan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/wilkinson-guitarTrev's full build video - youtube.com/watch?v=CdARuV4YMYc------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Light and Amazing! Dan Clark Aeon 2 Noire | Closed-Back Studio Headphone Scan Pro Audio 2021-08-19 | Grab a pair with FREE shipping: scan.co.uk/products/dan-clark-audio-aeon-2-noireDont forget to look for the codeword to unlock secret deals! The original Aeon 2 Planar magnetic headphone was a fantastic closed back model, but Dan Clark has reworked it for a re-voiced and slightly more power efficient 'Noire' version and i can't now think of a better lightweight closed back for the studio. Best used with an amp circuit with a bit of power behind it, UA Apollo X rack units are perfect, or pick up something like the ifi Zen Can and run it from the line outputs. Aeon 2 Noire - Suggested EQ Profile 75Hz +1dB Q 3.0 Peak114Hz -3dB Q 3.5 Peak159Hz +3.5dB Q 2.0 Peak160Hz -2dB Q 1.0 Low Shelf3700Hz + 2dB Q3.0 Peak7300 +2.5dB Q5.0 PeakDan Clark Fenustrated pads for original Aeon 2scan.co.uk/products/dan-clark-audio-aeon-2-fenestrated-padsDekoni Pads for Original Aeon 2 scan.co.uk/products/dekoni-audio-dan-clark-audio-aeon-replacement-pads------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
PodMic Vs PD-70 Vs ZDM-1 - Podcast Mic Shootout Scan Pro Audio 2021-08-02 | Luke makes Rode, PreSonus and Zoom fight each other so he can decide which of these 3 mics is best for you beginner podcasters.Rode PodMic:scan.co.uk/products/rode-podmic-podcast-ready-dynamic-microphone-internal-pop-shield-integrated-swing-mount-solid-brassPreSonus PD-70:scan.co.uk/products/presonus-pd-70-dynamic-podcasting-micZoom ZDM-1:scan.co.uk/products/zoom-zdm-1-podcast-pack-end-address-dynamic-microphone-plus-closed-back-headphones------------------------------------------------Also, thanks MattColbo for letting me use your Peter Piper script:youtube.com/c/MattColbo------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Shop With Us: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio------------------------------------------------0:00 intro0:37 ZDM-1 & Audio Setup2:08 PD-703:24 PodMic4:20 Sound Comparison & Plosive Test5:30 ZDM-1 Peripherals6:17 To Preamp or Not to Preamp8:50 Conclusion & Ranking10:11 End Screen
Presonus Revelator IO24 - 2 Channel DSP Mic Processing + Mixer for 2 Remote Callers Scan Pro Audio 2021-07-01 | Grab one today: scan.co.uk/products/presonus-revelator-io24-livestreaming-audio-interface-2-mic-preamps-dsp-mixer-2-channels-for-skype-dUK Viewers - Send codeword 'Revmicface' to scanproaudio@scan.co.uk to unlock secret offers!Don't think of this as an interface, think of it more as a 2 Channel Digital Studiolive desk with a software mixer that not only has physical and headphone outputs, but also two 'loopback' channels that you can use to connect in people on applications like Zoom, Teams, Skype or Discord and create separate mixes for them. Want one to hear you, the other and both of them hear game sound, or a music bed? ... that's not a problem here, in fact its about the most advanced DSP routing that we've seen in a USB interface. ------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Touch Enabled Music Production on Windows 10 Scan Pro Audio 2021-06-30 | Windows 10's native support for touchscreen interfaces is often overlooked by musicians, but it could be genius for you, as the world starts to unlock again and we need to be productive on the move. Tom looks at the best software to take advantage of this killer feature in Windows 10. ------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech YouTube: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Audix Headphones! Best Budget Closed-Back for Mixing?? A140, A150, A152 Scan Pro Audio 2021-04-09 | Shop Audix today: scan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/audixAudix's mics are really first class, so we had to investigate not one, but four of their new closed back headphone models, now starting from a very modest £125. Tom tries them out to find the pick of the bunch for mixing and it's not what you would expect! A140: scan.co.uk/products/audix-a140-closed-back-headphonesA150: scan.co.uk/products/audix-a152-studio-reference-headphone-closed-backAny Questions, hit us up at scanproaudio @ scan.co.uk, or use the codeword "Audixphones" to access exclusive dealsTom's Audix A140 EQ Points - put this in an EQ of your choice on the end of the monitor bus or the master output. Overall gain -5dB 37Hz +2.0dB Q1.7 Peak70Hz +4.0dB Q1.7 Peak100Hz -2.0dB Q3.0 Peak270 Hz +4.0dB Q2.0 Peak1000Hz +1.50dB Q2.5 Peak2000Hz +1.5dB Q1.0 High Shelf4000Hz +3.5dB Q4.0 PeakExtra Points for Canopener's Hyperrealistic mode700Hz +0.8dB Q1.0 Peak1100Hz +2.5dB Q1.6 Peak
Optimum Settings: Audeze LCD-1 for Mixdowns, Not Listening Scan Pro Audio 2021-03-15 | Grab a pair today: scan.co.uk/products/nda-15-10-19audeze-lcd-1-open-back-planar-magnetic-headphonesWant the best plugin settings for MIXING with Audeze's most affordable studio headphones, the LCD-1? We're not talking about listening to music, this is accuracy for mixwork so that your mixes will translate as well as possible. LCD-1 with these plugin settings gives a very well balanced mix with a lot of detail and super sharp transients.EQ Settings : 105Hz +2.00dB Q2.0 Low Shelf 12dB/Oct1873Hz +2.14dB Q2.0 Peak 24dB/Oct3230Hz -2.00dB Q2.5 Peak 24dB/Oct7750Hz +2.50dB Q5.0 Peak 12dB/OctIf using Can Opener Studio - Hyper-realistic mode (Recommended setting, add 1 dB to each point for actual difference compared to standard mode) 700Hz +0.80dB Q1.0 Peak 12dB/Oct1100Hz +1.50dB Q1.0 Peak 12dB/Oct
The BEST Studio MIXING Headphones + Plugins - The Pro Audio Podcast Scan Pro Audio 2021-03-09 | Shop at Scan: scan.co.uk/buying-guides/music-audio/studio-headphonesOur Pro Video department dropped off the NewTek TriCaster system in the studio for us to try out, so for our inaugural podcast of the year, we thought it would be a great idea to call Tom from the studio and ask about headphone mixing, with a round up of the most recommended models and plugins to get your mixes translating as well as possible. HD600 - scan.co.uk/products/sennheiser-hd-600-2019-open-back-over-ear-headphones-300ohm-12-hz-405-khz-response-35mm-jackLCD-1 - scan.co.uk/products/nda-15-10-19audeze-lcd-1-open-back-planar-magnetic-headphonesLCD-2 - scan.co.uk/products/audeze-lcd-2-shedua-wood-leather-free-suspension-headband-and-pads-travel-case0:00 Introduction01:55 Studio Headphone limitations & Requirements03:07 Open Back Advantages05:38 Studio Mixing Plugins06:36 Goodhertz Canopener11:05 Graphs & Responses12:20 Sonarworks13:45 Morphit15:30 Realphones21:18 Recommended Studio Headphones21:38 HD600 25:00 Audeze LCD-128:48 Audeze LCD-231:15 Focal Clear Pro33:06 Audeze LCD-X37:13 HEDD Heddphone43:43 Audeze Penrose47:41 Slate VSX
How To Benchmark Cubase? Tom & Dom Make a Test to Measure Performance. #cubase #PC #Mac Scan Pro Audio 2021-02-26 | Check out the ZenStation PC here: scan.co.uk/products/3xs-audio-workstation-pro-amd-ryzen-9-5950x-64gb-ddr4-500gb-m2-sdd-1tb-m2-ssd-win-10How do you best measure Cubase's performance accurately? Tom and Dom try and make a test project that anyone can run evaluate the performance .Download the test here. dropbox.com/s/47zubo9w42g367u/3XSPlease comment with your results!Benchmark Result at 32 samples (or as low as you can go) and at 512 samplesComputer or CPU ModelAudio InterfaceWe don’t need every detail of your computer! Check Dom's System Review youtube.com/watch?v=AV3KkmX6Mb4And the rest of the Shopscan.co.uk/proaudio
Wireless Studio Headphones? - Audeze Penrose For Music Production Scan Pro Audio 2021-02-19 | Penrose at Scan scan.co.uk/products/audeze-penrose-wireless-gaming-headset-24ghz-playstation-5-ps4-mac-pcAudeze's Penrose headphones, although not predominately designed for production, share all of the key qualities that you need in a set of closed backs for mixing. Lossless Wireless ConnectionLow LatencyBuilt in DSPAnalogue Input option to drive from an existing interface headphone output. Checkout the rest of the store http://www.scan.co.uk/proaudioTom's EQ Settings shown in video:32Hz +2dB64Hz -2dB125Hz 0dB250Hz +3dB500Hz -2dB1000Hz -2dB2000Hz -1dB4000Hz 0dB8000Hz -2dB16000Hz - 0dBSchedule0:00 Introduction1:19 Differences to Mobius3:05 Stereo Wireless Operation3:38 Penrose solves Mobius issues 7:04 Frequency response comparisons13:04 Low Latency operation14:55 Audeze HQ App15:57 Limitations17:33 Summing up
Rear Ported Studio Monitors CAN Work in ANY Room! Scan Pro Audio 2020-11-04 | Check out Monitors at Scan scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audio/speakers/allWe keep seeing comments about how people are not certain choosing some fantastic value studio monitors like Adam T7V, JBL 305's and Genelecs because they are rear ported and they have to go close to a wall. We're here to tell you that you really don't need to worry and actually, right up close to the wall might actually just be the best place for them! ------------------------------------------------Elsewhere:Official Website: scan.co.uk/proaudioTech Channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotvGuitars Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDWkCK6BzBm2nigGZJS4CdAFacebook: facebook.com/scanproaudioTwitter: twitter.com/scanproaudioInstagram: instagram.com/scanproaudio
Shure MV7 - Full Review + Plosive Issue Solved! Scan Pro Audio 2020-10-29 | MV7 with Pop Filter Bundle at Scan: scan.co.uk/shops/siteshop/3307Shure's MV7 is a USB and XLR podcasting mic, inspired by the SM7B, but how does it stack up and how can you get the best tone at all settings? We also show you how to hack the mic for an amazing close up tone and to improve the plosive suppression. Checkout the rest of the shop - scan.co.uk/proaudio0:00 SM7B Suitability 1:46 Physical Controls02:27 USB - Far Mode 05:12 Output comparison06:35 MV7 XLR Output Tone09:04 USB - Near Mode10:05 USB - Manual Mode12:35 SM7b Close Up13:35 MV7 Close Up15:12 Pop Filter Swap15:45 MV7 + RK34518:45 Off Axis Rejection19:17 Conclusion
Process System Audio with Plugins (for FREE) AKA Systemwide without Sonarworks Scan Pro Audio 2020-10-12 | Whether you use EQ for room correction, Headphone correction with Morphit or Waves NX, or a cross feed simulator like CanOpener Studio 3, it's easy to host plugins at the end of your mix bus or monitor bus, but what if you want to process other applications?Sonarworks Systemwide facility does this, so you can route Spotify, Tidal or YouTube through it's processing for reference material, but what if you want to run something else as well? Tom is here to show you how to achieve this FOR FREE, for both Mac and PC users. Mac: youtu.be/XdnNvRhs3Zo?t=80[FREE] https://www.menubus.audio/versions -- Select "Menubus Free"[PAID] rogueamoeba.com/soundsource Windows: youtu.be/XdnNvRhs3Zo?t=188 [FREE] vb-audio.com/Cable [FREE] hermannseib.com/english/vsthost.htm Visit the Shop! scan.co.uk/proaudiot'other socialshttp://www.facebook.com/scanproaudiohttp://www.instagram.com/scanproaudio
Which Audeze for the Studio? Scan Pro Audio 2020-09-25 | Grab a pair of Audeze headphones: scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audioWhich Audeze headphones are best for the studio is a question Tom seems to spend half of his life answering, so here's a video with all the details. Headphone SpecsLCD-1:scan.co.uk/products/nda-15-10-19audeze-lcd-1-open-back-planar-magnetic-headphonesLCD-2 Shedua:scan.co.uk/products/audeze-lcd-2-shedua-wood-leather-free-suspension-headband-and-pads-travel-caseLCD-X:scan.co.uk/products/audeze-lcd-x-music-creator-package-limited-time-offer-without-travel-case-black-anodized-aluminium-lLCD-MX4:scan.co.uk/products/audeze-lcd-mx4-over-ear-headphones-lightweight-magnesium-housing-carbon-fibre-headband-5hz-20khz-20LCD-4z:scan.co.uk/products/audeze-lcd-4z-over-ear-planar-magnetic-headphones-15-ohm-magnesium-earcups-gold-grilles
iFi Zen Can - Essential Headphone Mixing Upgrade For All Engineers & Producers. Scan Pro Audio 2020-07-31 | Zen Can at Scan: bit.ly/3gwbcjVHeadphone amps are often underestimated in their importance for mix and mastering engineers, but this new desktop unit from iFi is simply STUNNING value with top level performance (as you've probably got a pretty decent DAC anyway) We've got behind this so much that we've commissioning 4.4mm cables especially for it, its THAT GOOD!!! Whatever interface you have, this will drive your headphones with more headroom, separation, definition and clarity.Our Studio Headphones: scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audio/studio-headphones/open-back-headphones
Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 - Best Closed-Back Portable Mix Headphone Ever?! Scan Pro Audio 2020-07-30 | Check out the Aeon 2 at Scan: bit.ly/3fs6na1Dan Clark Audio (Mr Speakers) Aeon 2 may just be the most portable high end, full size mix headphone ever, somewhat ironically released just before the biggest change in travel habits of a lifetime.However, there's loads of advantages in the studio for a good closed back set, most notably tracking or just avoiding the sound of the kids a bit more between passes. Planar Drivers, Lightweight, compact and portable, what's not to like! Visit the store! scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audio
PreSonus Studiolive DAW Mode & Studio One 5 Scan Pro Audio 2020-07-20 | Studiolive at Scan: scan.co.uk/shops/siteshop/2165Using a digital desk with a DAW fader layer can have many advantages, especially when its as integrated as tightly as Studio One 5 and the Studiolive desks. Tom delves a bit deeper into seeing how well the desk functions with the software.
AKG K701/702 - The Best EQ Correction Curve for Mixing Scan Pro Audio 2020-06-20 | K701: bit.ly/2XrjZvV // K702: bit.ly/3kluBGTWe know a few (hundred) of you grabbed some of our bargain £69 B-grade sets recently, but I've always been disappointed with the sonarworks corrective preset for them. I managed to check them against toneboosters morphit, though that had a bit too much top end (and a little bit low on the kick region), when we compare against the signatures of the A-grade studio headphones we have here (Audeze, Focal etc)So, here's a free corrective preset for Fabfilter Pro-Q (2 or 3) that should be much more accurate and balanced for mixing. This won't magically turn your headphones into £4000 Audeze's (as it can't add detail, just adjust tonal balance), but should get a lot better translation for your mixes with them.Otherwise you can try and duplicate the curve with another EQ, but I really do recommend pro-q 3 for this.Put the eq as the last plugin on your master or monitor bus (don’t forget to disable before you bounce, of course)105Hz +4.5dB Q1.35 Low Shelf690Hz +3.0dB Q2.4 Peak1320Hz +2.0dB Q4.0 Peak2700Hz -3.4dB Q2.0 Peak5950Hz -3.2dB Q3.0 Peak10900Hz +3.7dB Q5.0 Peak14600Hz +3.3dB Q3.6 PeakWill also be 95% of the way there for K701 owners, there's only a tiny difference between the two models (mostly a removable cable)”Pro-Q 3dropbox.com/s/cq74dlsfx9a0hnf/Tom's K702 Curve.ffp?dl=0Pro-Q 2dropbox.com/s/ni2qhtdnw9hac8n/Tom's K702 Curve - proq2.ffp?dl=0
Audient Evo 4 & Shure SM7B - No Preamp Required? Scan Pro Audio 2020-06-08 | Buy the bundle now: scan.co.uk/products/evo-by-audient-evo-4-shure-sm7b-3m-xlr-xlrIt's no surprise that Audient have come up with a fantastic new £99 two channel interface, but faced with the SM7B, notoriously one of the most difficult mics to use without an extra preamp, due to its low output level, how does it fare? Tom goes and takes a look. Evo 4scan.co.uk/products/audient-evo-4-2-in-2-out-audio-interface-usb20-bus-powered-smartgain-4ms-low-latency-performanceEvo 8scan.co.uk/products/audient-evo-8-4-in-4-out-audio-interface-usb20-bus-powered-smartgain-4ms-low-latency-performanceSM7Bscan.co.uk/products/shure-sm7b-dynamic-vocal-microphone-cardioid-pattern-freq-50-20000-hz-xlr-3-pin-150-ohms
AMD Ryzen, RAM & Audio PCs - Unlock up to 20% Extra DAW Power! Scan Pro Audio 2020-05-18 | In the middle of lockdown, Tom catches up with 3XS Audio PC designer Pete from his home to discuss all things RAM and Ryzen. They cover how the right choices and settings can unlock extra processing power inside your DAW software, letting you run more plugins and instruments and utilises every last bit of your CPU's Power. Check out the 3XS custom range of Audio computersscan.co.uk/3xs/custom/daw-digital-audio-workstation-pcsCheck out our ready to ship systems. scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audio/pre-built-systems/allSuggested RAM packsCMK32GX4M2Z3600C18 (32GB Low Profile kit) - 32GB (2x16GB) Corsair DDR4 Vengeance LPX Black, PC4-28800 (3600), Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 18, 1.35V, AMD Ryzen Optimised scan.co.uk/products/32gb-2x16gb-corsair-ddr4-vengeance-lpx-black-pc4-28800-3600-non-ecc-unbuffered-cas-18-135v-amd-ryzen
HEDDphones (revision 2) in the Studio - Can Tom Mix With Them? Scan Pro Audio 2020-04-28 | HEDDphones at Scan: bit.ly/31k988uHEDD's HEDDphones are a sonic quantum leap in headphone technology, based around the first ever full range AMT driver that could be described as endgame to many listeners. Tom finds out if can you actually mix on them and what kit would you need to get the best results from them in the studio. Japanese Drumming Video - Binaural Audio - PLAY THIS ON HEDDPHONES!vimeo.com/184459967Exclusive amp bundle: scan.co.uk/products/hedd-heddphone-and-lake-people-phone-amp-g109-p-open-over-ear-headphone-with-air-motion-transformerCheck out the rest of the shop: scan.co.uk/proaudioGoodhertz Can Opener Plugin - goodhertz.co/canopener-studio
Novation Launchpad Pro 3 (Part 2) - Standalone Sequencing & Manipulation Scan Pro Audio 2020-04-20 | Just before the lockdown kicked in, Mark from @NovationTV dropped by to take Tom through the new Mark 3 Launchpad Pro. In this second of a two parter episode we look the standalone features, sequencing, manipulation and controlling external devices. Novation’s Launchpad Pro takes hands-on music creation to entirely new heights, boasting a standalone sequencer, ‘Print to Clip’ function and 8 fully configurable custom modes.Go big AND Go home (until we can all go out again safely anyway!) scan.co.uk/products/novation-launchpad-pro-mk3-usb-midi-controller-for-ableton-live-with-64-velocity-and-pressure-sensitCheck out the whole Pro Audio & Music Store scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audio
Novation Launchpad Pro 3 (Part 1) - Ableton Live 10 Functionality Scan Pro Audio 2020-04-17 | Just before the lockdown kicked in, Mark from @NovationTV dropped by to take Tom through the new Mark 3 Launchpad Pro. In this first of a two parter episode we look at its Ableton Live functionality, then in part two we tackle the standalone features. Novation’s Launchpad Pro takes hands-on music creation to entirely new heights, boasting a standalone sequencer, ‘Print to Clip’ function and 8 fully configurable custom modes.Go big AND Go home (until we can all go out again safely anyway!) scan.co.uk/products/novation-launchpad-pro-mk3-usb-midi-controller-for-ableton-live-with-64-velocity-and-pressure-sensitCheck out the whole Pro Audio & Music Store scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audio
The Best Monitor Speakers for Small Studio Rooms & How to Use Them Scan Pro Audio 2020-04-06 | Take a look at our range of speakers: scan.co.uk/shops/siteshop/3099Tom takes a look at what type, size and models speakers are most suitable for small spaces and shows how to get the best out of them we also have a quick look at room acoustics and what you can do to best improve a space for the least amount of money.Don't forget to look out for the codeword to unlock special offers for UK viewers.
Jeff Berlins Rithimic Basses - Interview & Jam Scan Pro Audio 2020-03-29 | Jazz fusion bass legend Jeff Berlin stops over at the studio to show us his Rithimic Bass guitar range for Cort, has a chat with Steve about a whole plenitude of topics and fishes off with a jam together. scan.co.uk/products/cort-jeff-berlin-rithimic-v-naturalscan.co.uk/products/cort-jeff-berlin-rithimic-naturalAs always, all guitars from Scan are fully setup directly before despatch, you'll even get a video of it being worked on sent before it arrives.
Mixdowns with the Mackie MC-450 Open Back Headphones - Better than HD650??? Scan Pro Audio 2020-03-17 | Mackie's first open back studio headphone certainly does resemble a small set of monitor speakers, even sharing the tweeter grill metal, but how do they stack up for mix work? Tom tries them out and even gives you a compensation EQ curve to balance them out for the best accuracy, load this into an EQ of your choice as the last plugin on your monitor or master bus (but don't forget to disable before you bounce), We recommend Fabfilter PRO-Q 3 for best results. 70Hz +3dB Q1.8 Peak 90Hz +5dB Q1.0 Low Shelf 1.2K +1.5dB Q3.0 Peak3.4K +1.5dB Q2.0 Peak - 48dB/oct5.6K -2.5dB Q4.0 Peak - 24dB/oct8.9K +2dB Q5.5 Peak - 24dB/octCheck them out on the site. scan.co.uk/products/mackie-mackie-mc-450-pro-open-back-headphones-42mm-drivers-101db-20hz-20khz-54-ohms-premium-protectiUK viewers should keep an eye out for the codeword to unlock exclusive youtube deals! Check out all our studio headphones here.scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audio/studio-headphones/all
Takamine G-Series Acoustic Guitar Audio Comparison - No Talking, Just Playing. Scan Pro Audio 2020-02-11 | Grab a Takamine of your own here: scan.co.uk/shop/music-and-pro-audio/guitarsWe set Stu up with five of the most popular Takamine Acoustic guitars and stuck a CAD-E100s condenser mic in front of him. What you hear is the pure acoustic tone of each guitar, no effects or processing. which one is your favourite? let us know in the comments. Takamine GD11Mscan.co.uk/products/takamine-gd11m-acoustic-guitar-mahogany-body-and-neck-rosewood-fingerboard-425-mm-nut-width-dreadnouTakamine GD20-NSscan.co.uk/products/takamine-gd20-acoustic-guitar-solid-cedar-top-mahogany-body-mahogany-neck-ovangkol-fingerboard-428-mTakamine GN10CE-NSscan.co.uk/products/takamine-gn10ce-ns-electro-acoustic-guitar-spruce-top-mahogany-back-sides-neck-ovangkol-fingerboardTakamine GN51CE-NATscan.co.uk/products/takamine-gn51ce-natural-acoustic-guitar-solid-spruce-top-rosewood-back-and-sides-mahogany-neckTakamine GN20CE-NSscan.co.uk/products/takamine-gn20-natural-acoustic-guitar-solid-cedar-top-mahogany-body-and-neck-ovangkol-fingerboard
Audeze LCD-1 or Sennheiser HD650 - Whats Better for Mixing & Mastering? Scan Pro Audio 2020-01-21 | Grab a pair of LCD-1 today: scan.co.uk/products/nda-15-10-19audeze-lcd-1-open-back-planar-magnetic-headphonesor maybe a pair of HD650 instead: scan.co.uk/products/sennheiser-hd650-open-back-over-ear-dynamic-headphones-titanium-silver-300-ohm-10-41000-hzTom gets to grips with the lightest and smallest LCD series headphone; the LCD-1. It's planar drivers should deliver plentiful detail with an accurate tonal balance for under £/$400, but how exactly does it stack up to the old time engineers favourite, the HD650?Then we go further down the rabbit hole and see what effect Sonarworks, Morphit and other correction plugins have, and do you really need them and what works best? Don't forget to look out for the codeword in the video that UK & EU viewers can mail in to get access to some exclusive headphone deals. Download Tom's Pro-Q presetdropbox.com/s/66pm9ecb2e57ijy/tom%27s%20V2%20LCD-1%20-%20Pro%20Q%20preset%20.ffp?dl=0Check out the rest of our Pro Audio range. http://www.scan.co.uk/proaudio
NAMM 2020 - Audient EVO 4 & 8 - USB-C Audio Interface Overview Scan Pro Audio 2020-01-17 | We're on the NAMM show floor with Audient who take us through their new EVO range with a "Smart Gain" feature that aims to make quality audio accessible to musicians, podcasters and streamers, regardless of their technical ability.scan.co.uk/products/audient-evo-4-2-in-2-out-audio-interface-usb20-bus-powered-smartgain-4ms-low-latency-performancescan.co.uk/products/audient-evo-8-4-in-4-out-audio-interface-usb20-bus-powered-smartgain-4ms-low-latency-performanceCheck out the rest of the shop !scan.co.uk/proaudio
Tsakalis Nerve - Dual Channel Distortion Pedal Scan Pro Audio 2020-01-06 | Steve shows three distinctly different tones on this handmade Greek dual distortion pedal. The Nerve MKII is a seriously high-gain distortion pedal, designed with heavy and aggressive styles in mind. Capable of tones from a mild crunch, to chainsaw-like distortion, the Nerve allows for excellent control and always remains tight and punchy, unlike some other high-gain pedals which can often times suffer from sounding too fizzy and thin. The Nerve MKII holds a wide variety of high-gain distortions underneath it’s tough metal chassis. Using the Nerve’s control panel, we’re able to mould the distortion to precisely how we’d like it. Prefer a more British style sound? No problem. Maybe the tight, high-gain American sound is more your kind of style? Sorted, all bases covered. scan.co.uk/products/tsakalis-audio-works-nerve-mkii-dual-high-gain-distortion-guitar-effect-pedal-two-channels-jfetscan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/tsakalis-audio-works
Tsakalis Ocean - 3 Types of Reverb in One Guitar Pedal Scan Pro Audio 2020-01-04 | Handmade in Athens, Greece, Ocean was designed to produce studio quality classic and ambient reverb, enabling you to set different moods without having to sacrifice too much precious pedal-board space due to its small size. It offers a wide range of textures, from thick, endless hall reverb to symphonic shimmer and vintage spring reverb.It features three different reverb type modes: Hall, Shimmer and Spring, all customize-able via Size, Diffuse and Storm controls. Another very important aspect of the Ocean is that it does something that many reverb pedals fail to accomplish, It respects your signal and preserves your sound signature! scan.co.uk/products/tsakalis-audio-works-ocean-digital-reverb-guitar-effect-pedal-3-types-hall-shimmer-springscan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/tsakalis-audio-works
Tsakalis Experience - Psychedelic Guitar Pedal - Fuzz / Octave Scan Pro Audio 2020-01-03 | The ‘Experience’ is a unique and authentic Fuzz/Octave pedal from Tsakalis. Designed to revive the iconic guitar tones from the 1970’s rock/psychedelic era, with a modern touch to the circuitry. Featuring 2 completely independent channels, one for Fuzz, one for Octave, these are capable of being used individually, or combined together for a whole world of thick, grizzly tone. scan.co.uk/products/tsakalis-audio-works-experience-fuzz-octave-guitar-effect-pedal-2-independant-blendable-channels-truscan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/tsakalis-audio-worksscan.co.uk/proaudio
Crumar Seven - A Portable, Lightweight & Super Accurate Modelling Stage Piano Scan Pro Audio 2020-01-02 | Shop with us: scan.co.uk/proaudioSteve takes a look at the Crumar 7 Stage Piano. With a retro look and feel, the Crumar 7 harks back to the heyday of the Electric Piano, however, the unit utilities the latest in Physical Modelling to deliver super accurate depictions of classic pianos, clavs and much more, with built in Fx and the portability its predecessors could only dream of.
Tsakalis Tilay & Six Guitar Pedals Scan Pro Audio 2019-12-23 | All Tsakalis pedals, including the Tilay & Six shown here are Handmade in Athens, Greece. The Tilay (or Ti.Lay to give it it's full title) is a time layer delay pedal that reaches up to 650msec of delay time. It features two types of delay Tape & Analog selectable via a dedicated toggle switch.It's a hybrid pedal with a fully analogue path featuring a high speed fet op-amp and top quality passive components to ensure the utmost respect for the original signal, with a digital device in parallel that's responsible for the delay repeats.Tilay : scan.co.uk/products/tsakalis-audio-works-tilay-tape-analog-delay-guitar-effect-pedal-with-up-to-650ms-delay-timeSix : scan.co.uk/products/tsakalis-audio-works-six-booster-distortion-overdrive-guitar-effect-pedal-with-6-mode-rotary-switchTsakalis Range at Scan : scan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/tsakalis-audio-works
iFi Zen Blue Bluetooth Receiver - The Best Sound Quality From Any Bluetooth Connected Device? Scan Pro Audio 2019-12-20 | Grab one today: scan.co.uk/products/ifi-audio-zen-blue-desktop-hi-res-bluetooth-adaptorTom goes in depth with the new iFi Audio Zen Blue. If you've got an Audiophile in your life or you just want your devices to sound the best they possibly can, then the Zen Blue will be just what you're looking for.Utilizing the latest ‘Bluetooth 5.0’ and the latest Qualcomm 5100 architecture, the Audio Zen Blue will deliver excellent quality audio when paired with your device.Shop with us: scan.co.uk/proaudioVisit our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/scanproaudiotv
Is this the FUNKIEST pedal ever?! - Tsakalis Phonkify Scan Pro Audio 2019-12-16 | Phonkify is an Envelope filter, Wah & Octaver in one. Its got two modes of juicy envelope filter (Smooth & Nasty) which turn into wah at the minimum ‘sensitivity’ setting, combined with a unique octave up and/or down effect. You can also choose the order of the effects in your signal chain creating a totally different vibe!The Phonkify features an expression jack, letting you control the frequency range of the envelope and wah effects while you are too busy being super funky on stage! There is also a dedicated foot-switch for the octave effect.scan.co.uk/products/tsakalis-audio-works-phonkify-envelope-wah-octave-guitar-effect-pedal-true-bypassscan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/tsakalis-audio-works
Tsakalis Crown - British Style Overdrive Pedal Scan Pro Audio 2019-12-13 | Handmade in Athens, Greece, Tsakalis' Crown pedal, designed to faithfully replicate the iconic tones from British amps throughout the decades. From the classic ‘Plexi’, through to the iconic ‘AC’ amps, the versatility and authenticity of the sounds inside this stompbox are truly impressive! The Crown works fantastically well when used to bring that ‘crunch’ and overdriven sound to an amp at a lower volume, or in bringing the classic British sound to any other amplifier. Tsakalis’s Crown overdrive utilises JFET technology (junction gate field-effect transistor) and from combining three calibrated stages in cascade mode, the resulting tone is a beautifully smooth, creamy, tube-like crunchscan.co.uk/products/tsakalis-crown-british-style-overdrivescan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/tsakalis-audio-worksscan.co.uk/proaudio
Does Green Overdrive Sound Better? Tsakalis Riff Raff mkII Scan Pro Audio 2019-12-11 | The Riff Raff is a smooth and creamy asymmetrical silicon overdrive pedal, handmade in Athens, Greece. There's two channels, with independent volume and drive controls, sharing one versatile tone control. Ch 2 has a dedicated gain boost switch, delivering more gain and punch, making it even rounder and more satisfying.Fully detailed, rich and beefy tones render this pedal perfect for every style, delivering the ‘mojo’ of a vintage TS with a modern touch. It can be used as a stand alone overdrive pedal or as a booster to push an amp for extra bite and sustain.Riff Raff mk2 @ Scan scan.co.uk/products/tsakalis-audio-works-riff-raff-mkii-asymmetrical-silicon-dual-overdrive-guitar-effect-pedal-true-bypTsakalis @ Scan : scan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/tsakalis-audio-works
Athens Finest Guitar Pedals - Tsakalis Audioworks Scan Pro Audio 2019-12-09 | Tsakalis pedals are handmade by Chris Tsakalis out of his workshop in Athens. Each pedal is hand wired, true bypass and built to exacting standards. Its no wonder that these pedals caused a real stir at the last NAMM show. Each pedal not only sounds great in its primary role as a Phaser, or Flanger or Overdrive,but you usually find that Chris has built in a little quirkiness somewhere along the line. This video is a brief introduction to the range of Tsakalis effects pedals and why we here at Scan Pro Audio think they’re well worth taking some time to check them out…. scan.co.uk/shop-by-brand/tsakalis-audio-worksscan.co.uk/proaudiohttp://tsakalisaudioworks.com
