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Tech Spotlight: New Microphones, Studio And Live, Part 1
Tech Spotlight: New Microphones, Studio And Live, Part 1
By Mix Staff. From the May, 2026 issue of Mix Magazine, it's our in-depth Tech Spotlight on new microphones that are intended for studio and live use. Dive in and discover your next favorite mic!
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LOC's National Recording Registry Names Class of 2026
 
LOC's National Recording Registry Names Class of 2026
Taylor Swift, The Byrds, Beyoncé, Spike Jones, Weezer and more will be preserved in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
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Second Annual Larrabee Studios Creator Series Announced
 
Second Annual Larrabee Studios Creator Series Announced
Grammy-winning mixing engineer Manny Marroquin in partnership with Sony’s audio division is now accepting applications to the second annual Larrabee Studios Creator Series for emerging music creators.
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Black Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT Preamp/Word Clock Debuts
 
Black Lion Audio Auteur 8DAT Preamp/Word Clock Debuts
Black Lion Audio’s new Auteur 8DAT is an eight-channel mic preamp; a word clock; and an eight-channel ADAT expander.
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QRonicle Plug-In Aims to Aid Documenting Sessions
 
QRonicle Plug-In Aims to Aid Documenting Sessions
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