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anonymous 25 November 2001

I've long been a subscriber to Mix. I also get AudioMedia and read EQ on occasion.

Am I missing any good magazines? What in your opinion is the best one? I dig AudioMedia for its lack of unnecessary crap, but it isn't big enough! I read it cover to cover in 30 minutes, then have to wait a whole month. Mix takes me a couple days, though I rarely venture into the "film" section as it doesn't pertain to me really; nor does the live sound section much, though a bit more than film. Also, I think all of the online versions of the 3 magazines mentioned above have TERRIBLE search tools that yield very bad results. I say Get with the program!

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atlasproaudio Sun, 11/25/2001 - 22:14

They all have something to offer, it's just a matter of finding your way through the fluff. I currently receive around 7 recording mags right now. 'Recording' is usually the shortest read
:( (I'm talking minutes). 'EQ' sometimes has some cool interviews and tidbits :cool: , 'Mix' is past its glory days I think :roll: , 'Tape Op' is great...wish it had some funding. I couldn't imagine what it would be like if they could afford to triple it's size and put it out every month with the same vibe. :w:

anonymous Mon, 11/26/2001 - 07:37

I find that most of the mags are filled with propaganda. As far as the reviews are concerned. They are good for getting specs on new gear. Ocassionally someone has a negative comment about something. Sometimes there are interesting articles on different perspectives of the business. They are usually entertaining. Don't get me wrong there are many legitimate writers. But you have to sift through the shit more or less.
Tim

anonymous Mon, 11/26/2001 - 21:12

I agree. While most articles are well written, they're too formulaic and end on a positive note.

What I jump right to are the interviews with engineers and producers. Speaking of which, has anyone read Howard Massey's "Behind the Glass?" I was a little disappointed when I realized I'd already read half of the interviews in various Mix's, but overall I guess it's okay.

Faeflora Mon, 11/26/2001 - 22:48

I get EQ and MIX. It's annoying how they both review the same equipment in the same month.

After I stopped reading the advertisements, I found that I could read the magazines cover to cover in about 30 minutes. :(

Hmm. I guess I like EQ more because it occasionally has articles on mixing / recording technique which are useful.

anonymous Tue, 11/27/2001 - 03:15

Hello,
I page through most of the magazines at the bookstore, but the only one that shows up in my Mailbox is Tape Op. And I would subscribe even if it wasn't free. Tape Op is inspiring. Interviews and articles with people who are making great records with much less gear than I allready have.
And you get quotes like......
"Just use a 57, no one can tell the difference."

simonsez

anonymous Tue, 11/27/2001 - 05:34

TAPE OP is the only rag for me. recording for the everyman, like most of us guys without grammys, platnium records, etc. lots of decent stuff/tips/interviews to read that are interesting to me at least.

comparitively speaking, MIX is rather un-inspiring. every issue seems to be a bunch of glossy SSL-mega-console wank-off material. MIX is pretty to look at, but there's not much going on inside to keep me riveted...

I think Audio Media is a pretty good substitute for MIX, lots of industry news, reviews on gear that most anyone can afford, etc...and the fluff-to-useful content ratio is not out of whack.

my 2 useless cents.
(why I bother posting escapes me)

Larry Crane/Tape Op Tue, 11/27/2001 - 07:52

Hey guys, thanks for the kind words on Tape Op magazine. As its editor, I have to say some comments are right on and others a bit funny to me. Look for plenty of articles coming up that will surprise anyone who thinks we don't cover hip-hop! Mario C is in the January issue! As far as blowing smoke up Albini's ass, he gets mentioned a lot but isn't he one of the best known engineer/studio owners in America at this point? Plus he is outspoken in his viewpoints and that's always a blast for getting conversations started. That I dig. Wait for his "keynote" speech at the Tape Op conference next year! Thanks!

hollywood_steve Wed, 11/28/2001 - 08:44

I agree with the votes for TapeOp, but there are a couple of others worth checking into:
#1) Studio Sound - from England, expensive in the US but the BEST of the commercial mags by FAR. Also has a very good website INCLUDING full access to the current issue!
#2)damn, I guess that's it. I get Mix and Audio Media for free fortunately and I've just about given up on EQ, I have given up on Recording.

sorta off topic, but.....
Unless you are only into the latest, greatest most cutting edge new thing, you might find some of the best info is available in OLD mags. Any good sized library will have back issue archives of the AES Journal, dB and RE/P magazines. all three of these seem remarkably better than the current crop of magazines. Even AES Journal, which currently reads like a digital audio math textbook, formerly was stuffed full of DIY articles. Amazing stuff, available for free. And if you have any interest in older analog gear, the old issues of dB and RE/P make great reading.

Guest Wed, 11/28/2001 - 16:29

"Jules
Any tips on where to pick up American music mags in London?"

Tape Op - Tower Records Camden (got to be quick!)
EQ mag - Same
Mix Mag - Borders Books (fucking £7 in Tower!! :)

"EQ & Tape Op.
EQ is more hip with the alt rock recording"

I meant EQ is more hip THAN MIX magazine (!)
Tape Op is, of course, ALL ABOUT alt rock... long may it reign..

anonymous Sat, 12/01/2001 - 12:51

THE NEW TAPE OP IS HERE!!!!
THE NEW TAPE OP IS HERE!!!!
I'M SOMEBODY!!
Well not really sombody...........yet.
It looks like a doozie of an issue too (nov/dec)
Rupert Neve / Malcolm Toft / Rolling Stones recording of Brown Sugar / My Bloody Valentine....

Should I savor it for a few days or blast right through it?.....decisions, decisions.
simonsez

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