Summary: Editor In Chief Paul White and Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns discuss the latest industry news from Blue Microphones, JoeCo and Universal Audio, introduce highlights from the October issue of the magazine and discuss acoustic problems in Tech Talk. Features Editor Sam Inglis reveals the subtle effect of the Slate VCC plug-in, whilst Reviews Editor Matt Houghton explains that music theory doesn't have to be scary! Reader questions this month: * Do I need a DI box for recording keyboards? * How do digital microphones work? * Can I use a figure-of-8 mic to capture ambience at the back of the room whilst miking the source using a close-cardioid mic?
