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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Electro-Voice ZX1-90 Passive Loudspeaker Review

The Electro-Voice ZX1-90 is a 2-way unpowered loudspeaker designed to deliver the premium sound and experience of a larger system in a portable package. While no one familiar with the brand would deny that E.V. knows how to make a great loudspeaker, the fact that the ZX1-90 is priced a little higher than similar sized system might make some feel like they would be better suited looking elsewhere. But after putting the ZX1-90 through its paces, we can say that it's well worth the price of admission.

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Brand Spotlight: Elixir Strings

Strings don't last forever. In fact, they tend to dull out and lose much of their tone long before they even have a chance to break. One way that manufacturers try and combat this is by coating the strings. Sure, it extends their life by protecting them against the dirt and oils that normally wreak havoc, but that protection can come at the expense of tone. In comes Elixir Strings, a company who's spent the last 20 plus years refining and perfecting the formula for a coating that can significantly extend a string's life while maintaining a great sound. With that in mind, we decided to take a closer look at the popular string manufacturer as well as highlight a few of our favorite products. If you've never played with a set of Elixir Strings, we highly recommend it.

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Brand Spotlight: Sterling By Music Man

The Sterling brand of instruments was designed by Music Man in order to deliver the high-quality guitars and basses the company is known for at a price point that nearly any player can afford. But don't think of these instruments as low-quality or beginner gear as Sterling guitars and basses offer everything a pro or amateur player needs and expects from a Music Man ax. From all solid tonewoods to active electronics, Sterling by Music Man instruments deliver the tone, build, and playability that players expect from a high-quality instrument. Take a look at a couple of our favorite pieces of gear from the Sterling by Music Man brand below -- the John Petrucci JP70 electric guitar and Ray4 and Ray5 electric basses.

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Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Shotgun Mic Review

The Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 is a short shotgun interference tube microphone specially designed for use in film, radio, television, and outside broadcast applications. While it has remained a favorite of professionals since it's release, it has gained increased popularity with the rise of YouTube and podcasts. With that in mind, we decided to take a closer look at the popular Sennheiser mic. Keep reading to find out how the MKH stacks among a growing field of shotgun microphones.

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