Author: Erik V. Miller

Working well with a variety of users – from DJs and bands to public speakers and event MCs – the JBL PRX One stands out as an all-in-one PA solution that can bring the bass, while effectively filling the room with treble.  With it being so incredibly easy to assemble – there are only three pieces and the system doesn’t weigh as much as its market competitors – this unit impresses, for sure. The PRX One stands up with its features, abilities, and build quality, while delivering brand-new effects and cool ways to explore them on the unit. So, let’s…

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When DJ/producers are seeking studio headphones, they have many options in the market today, many different features and tunings that innovate on the traditional studio headphone.   And now, KRK Systems, perhaps best known for its range of studio-monitor speakers, has delivered a pair of new headphone products for your studio applications – the KNS 8402 and the KNS 6402.   The KNS 8402 (reviewed here) is an around-the-ear and closed-back headphone that begs to replace your current studio headphones with KRK’s clean and direct take on the product. So, let’s take a dive into this and see what it can do.  First Impressions: Upon receiving the box, I…

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If you find yourself in the market for a new battle mixer, Pioneer DJ’s DJM-S7 has everything you need, while adding new features, fun effects, and all at a competitive price.   This 2-channel mixer (for use with Serato DJ and/or rekordbox software) is laid out beautifully in the style that the rest of the DJM family of mixers has followed for many years, but with some changes that make it stand out and offer a more ergonomic experience for the user. It’s a mixer that’s built for DJs who want to play whatever they like, whenever they want, because… you can change things up on the fly so quickly just by tapping a pad or turning a knob. This mixer…

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For DJs, JBL Professional has always been a reputable company, one that’s provided quality products with often-superior sound in club and mobile applications. So, it’s no surprise that its active loudspeaker-and-subwoofer combo – IRX112BT and IRX115S – offers both quality and value, not just DJs, but also traditional musicians and on-mic presenters. I have always been impressed by the sound quality of JBL’s pro-audio products and I am happy overall with how well these two perform together. So, let’s break this system down. Features: Let’s start with the IRX115S. I found this unit very impressive and I’d like to highlight…

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