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DIY Skyline Sound Diffuser: Affordable Studio Acoustic Treatment

Want to improve your studio’s sound with a skyline diffuser? I’ll show you how to build a 3D diffus…

Cloudlifter CL-1 with Electro-Voice RE27N/D: Noise Floor Test for Voiceover

Does the Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator make a difference with the Electro-Voice RE27N/D? I’ll test…

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Audioblast HQ-4 Star Quad XLR vs Standard Cables: Noise Test

Can XLR cables reduce noise? I’ll test the Audioblast HQ-4 Star Quad against GLS, Monster, and Blue…

DIY Studio Monitor Cradles: Elevate Your Speakers with Gas Spring Mounts

Want to elevate your studio monitors for better sound and desk space? I’ll show you how to build sp…

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How to Calibrate Studio Monitors for Perfect Soundstage

New studio monitors? Don’t plug and play—calibrate them for a killer soundstage! I’'ll guide you th…

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M-Audio BX5 Carbon Review: Affordable Studio Monitors That Pack a Punch

Are the M-Audio BX5 Carbon Black studio monitors worth your money? I’ve used these 5-inch Kevlar mo…

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Manfrotto 244 Magic Arm Review: Rock-Solid Camera Mount for Studio & Beyond

Looking for a heavy-duty camera mount that won’t sag or slip? I’m diving into the Manfrotto 244 Var…

THE BALLAD OF
STEVIE PEARL

A modern fish-out-of-water tangled with Romeo & Juliet.

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