Side by Side
Radio magazine looks at several products of a cetain type and feature set and compares them side by side.
Side by Side: Mic Processors
Six stand-alone mic processors are examined side by side.
Side by Side: On-air Audio Processors
The current wave of processors has also overcome the problem of achieving loudness at the cost of losing quality. Advances in limiting and compression techniques allow some of the musicality to be preserved.
Side by Side: Newsroom Mixers
There are lots of applications for a small-format mixer. We compare specs on five models that can be rack- or turret-mounted.
Side by Side: Audio Editing Software
There are several popular, and somewhat standard, audio editing programs available. But if the resources and budget are limited, there are some options.
Side by Side: Mics for Smartphones
When you want to connect your favorite handheld mic to your smartphone, what do you do? Here are some adapters and a way to make your own.
Side by Side: On-air Condenser Mics
When you need a mic in the air studio, it's easy to reach for your old favorite. But there are other choices, including condenser mics.
Side by Side: Apps for Field Contribution
With so many smartphones in use, why not take advantage of the available resource to send high-quality audio back to the studio? Here are some apps that let you do that.
Side by Side: Nearfield Monitors
In smaller spaces, nearfield monitors are ideal. We compare five common powered models.
Side by Side: Portable Recorders
There are lots of portable recorders available. We picked five that have XLR inputs or a very high high-quality mic.
Side by Side: Portable PAs
When the show goes outside the studio, there's almost always a need for some kind of sound reinforcement.
Side by Side: IP Codecs
Radio remote equipment has moved forward with the times and embraced IP connectivity.
Side by Side: Backup Power
We look at four true online UPS systems to compare features and specs.
Side by Side: Budget Mics for Remotes
Look at a typical radio remote and you'll see a few regular mic choices, but there are other options available.
Side by Side: USB Audio Interfaces
For portable use, a peripheral device is the simplest way to enhance a computer's audio I/O while still keeping the setup compact.
Side by Side: Cable Testers
The latest breed of cable testers can quickly diagnose wiring errors, and some models have added unique connectors beyond XLR and TRS as well, such as RJ-11, RJ-45 and USB.
Side by Side: Mic Processors
The human voice is capable of a wide dynamic range, which is why it makes sense to run a station's mics through a mic processor.
Side by Side: Compact Mixers
We look at several compact, portable mixers that might work well for your remote broadcast setup.
Side by Side: Acoustic Tiles
If the studio doesn't sound good, the on-air product won't sound good either. Here are some products to control the acoustics.
Side by Side: Telephone Hybrids
While newer technology for telephony exists, the POTS line is still in common use. We picked four popular single-line telephone hybrids to compare.
Side by Side: Video Recorders
Radio stations are posting video content online, so we looked at some of the available tools for your station.
