Monday, June 15, 2009


GearCast Episode 150: Yamaha IMX644

In this episode Mike Eiseman from Yamaha talks about the IMX644 compact digital rack mount installation mixer.

You can download it here.

Friday, June 12, 2009


GearCast Episode 149: KRK Systems

In today's episode, Erik Kosnar of KRK Systems visits our studio to talk about the KRK studio monitor line and ERGO - enhanced room geometry optimization system.

You can download it here.

Thursday, June 04, 2009


GearCast Episode 148: Universal Audio

In today's episode, Jeff Mac of Universal Audio visits our studio to talk about the 710 Twin-Finity Mic Pre & D.I., LA-610 MKII Classic Tube Recording Channel, and UAD DSP hardware. Tune in to win a UAD-2 Solo PCI Express x1 DSP accelerator card!

You can download it here.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009


GearCast Episode 147: Primacoustic

This episode features Kevin Johnson from Primacoustic talking about room treatments, acoustics, and Primacoustic product offerings.

You can download it here.

Thursday, May 14, 2009


GearCast Episode 146: Sennheiser Wireless

This episode features Eric Reese from Sennheiser talking about the new Evolution G3 wireless products.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009


GearCast Episode 145: SurgeX

This episode features Martin Dornfield of SurgeX talking about a new way of dealing with surge protection, Surge Elimination.

You can download it here.

Friday, April 24, 2009


GearCast Episode 144: Earthworks Microphones

This episode features Michael Hurwitz of Earthworks High Definition Microphones talking about the new FlexWand Microphone Series.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009


GearCast Episode 143: Studio Technologies

This episode features Steve Johnson from Studio Technologies talking about the studioComm 76D/77 & StudioComm 76DB/77B Surround Monitoring Systems, and the 200-series announcer consoles.

You can download it here.

Friday, April 03, 2009


SM Pro Audio: GearCast Episode 142

This episode features John Fuller of SM Pro Audio talking about the V-Machine stand alone VST player.

You can download it here.

Friday, March 20, 2009


GearCast Episode 141: Steinberg Cubase 5

This episode features Greg Ondo from Steinberg demonstrating Cubase 5. Tune in to Win a copy of Cubase Studio 5!

You can download it here.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009


GearCast Episode 140: Sennheiser

This episode features Eric Reese from Sennheiser talking about the e800 and e900 series handheld vocal performance microphones.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009


GearCast Episode 139: Cakewalk Sonar V-Studio 700

This episode features Zac Kenney from Cakewalk talking about the Sonar V-Studio 700 dedicated control surface and 24/96 audio interface.

You can download it here.

Friday, February 06, 2009


GearCast Episode 138: Kurzweil and Muse Research

This episode features CJ Lewis of Kurzweil and Muse Research talking about the PC3X Performance Controller, and the Muse Research Receptor.

You can download it here.

Friday, January 30, 2009


GearCast Episode 137: Yamaha/Steinberg

This episode features Don Smith of Yamaha and Greg Ondo of Steinberg talking about the Pocketrak 2G and Pocketrak CX digital recorders, the MR816X and MR816CXS audio interfaces, and the CC121 DAW controller.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009


New product interviews from NAMM 2009 show!

These will be posted as individual files on the Full Compass web site (www.fullcompass.com/gearcast). There will also be a summary post-Namm Gear Cast episode posted.

You can download it here.

Monday, December 29, 2008


GearCast Episode 136: Roland V-Mixing System

This episode features Randy Stenson and John Broadhead of Roland talking about the V-Mixing System M-400 Mixing and Recording Console, and the RSS Digital Snake System.

You can download it here.

Friday, December 12, 2008


GearCast Episode 135: M-Audio Pro Tools M-Powered 8

This episode features Matt Frazier of M-Audio talking about 8 new features of Pro Tools 8.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008


GearCast Episode 134: Alesis, Win a pair of M1-Active 302 USB Speakers

This episode features Jeff Fortin of Alesis talking about the M1-Active 302 USB Speakers, iMultimix 16 USB, Multiport, Pro Track, iMultimix 9R, TransActive Mobile, DEQ-890 Digital Graphic EQ, USB Recording Kit, and Surge Cymbals. Tune in to win a set of M1-Active 302 USB speakers.

You can download it here.

Monday, November 24, 2008


GearCast Episode 133: Presonus

This episode features Gene Williams from Presonus talking about the Studio Channel professional channel strip, and the Studio Live 16-channel live performance and recording digital mixer.

You can download it here.

Thursday, November 06, 2008


GearCast Episode 132: Sony Broadcast

This episode features Kevin O'Connor and Joe Kaufenberg from
Sony talking about Sony's broadcast camcorders including the EX series, professional LCD displays and projectors.

You can download it here.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

GearCast Episode 131: Tascam GT-R1

This episode features Rick Murphy of Tascam demonstrating the GT-R1 portable recorder/instrument trainer. Tune in to win a GT-R1!

You can download it here.

Monday, October 20, 2008


GearCast Episode 130: Pierre Bensusan

This week accomplished musician Pierre Bensusan, Best World Music Guitarist of 2008, visits Full Compass and talks about his experiences in both the recording studio and in his world of travels and live concerts.

You can download it here.

Thursday, October 09, 2008


GearCast Episode 129: AES Convention 2008

This episode covers the AES 2008 convention in San Francisco, CA featuring interviews with DPA, ADK, Toft Audio, Mojave Audio, ATI, Countryman, and SE Electronics.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, October 01, 2008


GearCast Episode 128: Behringer

This episode features Joe Delaney from Behringer talking about the Bugera line of guitar amps.

You can download it here.

Friday, September 19, 2008


GearCast Episode 127: Ashly Audio

This episode features Tom Knesel from Ashly Audio talking about the multi-channel Ethernet capable NE-Series amplifiers.

You can download it here.

Monday, September 08, 2008


GearCast Episode 126: MixMeister DJ Mixing Software

This episode features Kari Sullivan from MixMeister/Numark talking about the MixMeister DJ Mixing Software and the MixMeister Control professional DJ software controller.

You  can download it here.

Monday, August 18, 2008


GearCast Episode 125: Allen & Heath Zed mixers

This episode features Michael Palmer and Randy Stenson from Allen & Heath talking about the Zed family of mixers.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

GearCast Episode 124: Toontrack EZdrummer and Superior 2.o

This episode features Andy Simon of Toontrack talking about EZdrummer and Superior 2.0 multi-drum sampler software. Tune in to win a FREE copy of Superior 2.0!

You can download it here.

Thursday, July 03, 2008

GearCast Episode 123: Roland R09HR and NAMM recap

This episode features Danny Kent of Roland talking about the new R09HR high resolution recorder and a recap on summer NAMM Roland products.

You can download it here.

Thursday, June 26, 2008


GearCast Episode 122: iZotope RX with M-Audio

This episode features Matt Frazier of M-Audio talking about RX by iZotope, the complete audio restoration software for you DAW.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008


GearCast Episode 121: Apogee Electronics

This episode features Dave Casey of Apogee Electronics talking about their premium digital audio solutions including the Duet, Symphony, and Big Ben.

You can download it here.

Thursday, May 22, 2008


GearCast Episode 119: SE Electronics/Nord Keyboards

This episode features Bob Reardon of SE Electronics, John Amstadter with Nord Keyboards, and R&B/Jazz quartet 9.9 demonstrating SE microphones/Nord Keyboards.

You can download it here.

Monday, May 12, 2008

GearCast Episode 118: Secrets of the Pros

This episode features Ken Walden from Secrets of the Pros talking about his instructional DVD's covering Modern Recording and Mixing, Pro Tools, and the new Master Drummer featuring Dennis Chambers.

You can download it here.

Monday, May 05, 2008

GearCast Episode 117: Yamaha

This episode features Allen Gore of  Yamaha talking about the POCKETRAK 2G Pocket Recorder and the KX Series Keyboard Controllers.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

GearCast Episode 116: PMI Audio

This episode features PMI Audio representatives talking about products from JoeMeek, Toft Audio Designs, Studio Projects, and Valley People.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

GearCast Episode 115: NAB 2008, Day 3

Interviews from the NAB floor with Solid State Logic, Audio Technica, Neumann, IDX, JVC, Mirror Image, Rycote, Ansmann, and SoundField.

You can download it here.

Monday, April 21, 2008

GearCast Episode 114: NAB 2008, Day 2 - Part 2

Interviews from the NAB floor with Roland/Edirol, Convergent Design, Chrozeil, Tote Vision, IKAN, and FOR-A.

You can download it here.

Friday, April 18, 2008


GearCast Episode 113: NAB 2008, Day 2

Interviews from NAB floor with Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Fujinon, AJA, and Ensemble Designs.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008



GearCast Episode 112: Live from NAB 2008, Day 1

Interviews from NAB floor, focused on video camera support products (tripods, heads, and other support equipment)

You can download this here.

Tuesday, April 08, 2008


GearCast Episode 111: Olympus LS-10

This episode features Ed Alstrom of Olympus talking about the LS-10 24bit/96kHz Linear PCM Recorder.

You can download it here.

Friday, March 28, 2008


GearCast Episode 110: Sontronics Microphones

This episode features Trevor Coley of Sontronics talking about their full range of microphones and preamps including the Orpheus multi-pattern condenser microphone and the new Chimera hybrid microphone preamp.

You can download it here.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Sanyo Projectors: GearCast Episode 109


This episode features Bruce Johns of Sanyo talking about the new PLC-XL50 ultra short throw multimedia projector.


You can download it here.

Thursday, February 14, 2008


GearCast Episode 108: Yamaha

This episode features Allen Gore of Yamaha demonstating the Motif Synthesizer Workstation and the MW-Series USB Mixing Studio.

You can download it here.


GearCast Episode 107: Alesis

This episode features Joe Stopka and Jeff Horton from Alesis talking about the Multimix 8/16 USB, iMultimix 8/16 USB, and the DM5 Pro electronic drums.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008


GearCast Episode 106: Genelec Professional Monitors

This episode features Paul Stewart of Genelec talking about the 8200/7200 series bi-amplified DSP network controlled monitoring system.

You can download it here.

Thursday, January 31, 2008


NAMM 2008 Part 6: GearCast Episode 105

This is the fourth in a series of shows covering the NAMM 2008 convention in Anaheim California. It includes interviews with ElectroVoice, Road Ready, Sony, Roland, Toft, Joemeek, and Ultimate Support.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008


NAMM 2008 Part 5: GearCast Episode 104

This is the fourth in a series of shows covering the NAMM 2008 convention in Anaheim California. It includes interviews with Alesis, Behringer, M-Audio, Eventide, Klark Technik, and Line6.

You can download it here.

Friday, January 25, 2008


NAMM 2008 Part 4: GearCast Episode 103

This is the fourth in a series of shows covering the NAMM 2008 convention in Anaheim California. It includes interviews with Lectrosonics, Loud Technology - Mackie, Novation, ProCo, QSC, Sontronics, and Tascam.

You can download it here.

Thursday, January 24, 2008


NAMM 2008 Part 3: GearCast Episode 102

This is the third in a series of shows covering the NAMM 2008 convention in Anaheim California. It includes interviews with Ampeg, Apex Microphones, ART, Crown, Electrovoice, Focusrite, and Mackie.

You can download it here.

Monday, January 21, 2008


NAMM 2008 Part 2: GearCast Episode 101

This is the second in a series of shows covering the NAMM 2008 convention in Anaheim California. It includes interviews with DigiTech, Audio Technica, Edirol, Moog, Pioneer DJ, Roland, SWR Amplification, TC Helicon, and Whirlwind.

You can download it here.

Friday, January 18, 2008

NAMM 2008 Part 1: GearCast Episode 100

This is the first in a series of shows covering the NAMM 2008 convention in Anaheim California. It includes interviews with Fender, Hammond, Rode, Audio Technica, Aphex, Gator, Nord, Lab Grupen and Phonic.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008


GearCast Episode 99: Minnetonka Audio Software

This episode features Steve Clark of Minnetonka Audio Software talking about the discWelder DVD audio authoring software, SurCode surround encoding, and the new Audio Tools AWE Audio Workflow Engine.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, January 02, 2008


GearCast Episode 98: ProCo Momentum

This episode features Thom Dukesherer of ProCo talking about the Momentum Digital Snake System.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007


GearCast Episode 97: AEA Ribbon Microphones

This eipisode features Wes Dooley from Audio Engineering Associates talking about ribbon microphone technology and the AEA line of ribbon microphones.

You can download it here.


GearCast Episode 96: Shure

The episode features John Born and Randy Stenson from Shure talking about the KSM microphone line, and the SE and I series Sound Isolating Earphones.

You can download it here.


GearCast Episode 95: Lectrosonics

This episode features Matt Robertson of Lectrosonics talking about wireless solutions and technology.

You can download it here.

Monday, December 03, 2007


GearCast Episode 94: Yamaha Electronic Drums
The episode features clinician Chris Cash of Yamaha demonstrating the Yamaha DTX series Electronic Drums.
You can download it here.

Thursday, November 08, 2007


GearCast Episode 93: New Products from M-Audio

This episode features T.J. Martin from M-Audio talking about thier new headphone offerings, KeyStudio 49i Keyboard Music production system, MicroTrack II Mobile Digital Recorder, and the Fast Track Ultra USB 2.0 computer interface.

You can download it here.


GearCast Episode 92: Hal Leonard Publishing Co

This episode features Greg Smith of Hal Leonard talking about instructional books/DVD's and the Music Pad Pro tablet sheet music reader from FreeHand Systems.


You can download it here.

Monday, November 05, 2007




GearCast Episode 91: Violet Design

This episode features Gary Templin and Lonya Nenashev from Violet Design talking about the full range of Violet condenser microphones.

You can download it here.

Thursday, October 25, 2007


GearCast Episode 90: Notion Music
This episode features Dan Fisher from Notion Music talking about Progression, Protege and Notion music notation software.
You can download it here.

Monday, October 15, 2007


GearCast Episode 89: Line6
This episode features David Lenat from Line6 demonstrating the Pod X3 Live guitar amp modeler.
You can download it here.

Friday, September 28, 2007


GearCast Episode 88: Solid State Logic

This episode features Fadi Hayek from Solid State Logic talking about the Workstation Partner Product line.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007


GearCast Episode 87: Samson
This episode features Mark Garofalo of Samson talking about the H2 Handy Recorder from Zoom.
You can download it here.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007



GearCast Episode 86: RevoLabs

This episode features Patrick McNulty from RevoLabs talking about the Revo Solo Wireless Microphone System.

You can download it here.

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Wednesday, September 05, 2007


GearCast Episode 85: Presonus
This episode features Gene Williams of Presonus talking about the new MegaStudio Bundles and the HP60 - 6 Channel Headphone Mixing System.
You can download it here.

Friday, August 24, 2007


GearCast Episode 84: QSC
This episode features Ray Van Straton from QSC talking about the companys history, products, and the Obsessed QSC Contest.
You can download it here.

Monday, August 20, 2007





GearCast Episode 83: Eventide Stompboxes


This episode features Joe Stopka of Eventide demonstrating the Time Factor Twin Delay Stompbox.


You can download it here.

Wednesday, August 08, 2007





GearCast Episode 82: Fostex


This episode features Ed Alstrom of Fostex talking about the 6301BEAV confidence monitor, RM1/2 rackmount monitors, FR2/FR2LE field recorders, CR500 CD master recorder, PM studio monitors, PH headphone distribution amps, and the T series headphones.


You can download it here.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007



GearCast Episode 81: Roland Part 2


This is part two in the Roland GearCast series featuring Warren Harris with demos of the Fantom X8 keyboard workstation and the MV8800 sampler.


You can download it here.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007



GearCast Episode 80: Roland Part 1

This is the first in a 2 part series with Danny Kent and CJ Jones of Roland featuring demos of the Micro BR portable recorder and the new line of Boss guitar effect pedals.


You can download it here.

Monday, July 09, 2007


GearCast Episode 79: X2 Digital Wireless

This episode features Jamie Scott from X2 talking about the new XD series 24-bit Digital UHF Wireless system for guitar and bass.

You can download it here.




Tuesday, June 26, 2007


GearCast Episode 78: Infocom 2007 Show 2

This is the second in a series of episodes covering the Infocom convention. In this episode we will feature interviews with Kramer, Canon, Audix and Sanyo.

You can download it here.


GearCast Episode 77: Infocom 2007 Show 1

This is the first in a series of episodes covering the Infocom convention. In this episode we will feature interviews with Anchor, Bose, William Sound, Gator and Marantz.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, June 06, 2007


GearCast Episode 76: Presonus

This episode features Gene Williams of Presonus talking about the Fire Pod, Fire Studio, ADL tube mic pre, MSR remote, and the Fader Port.

You can download it here.

Friday, June 01, 2007


GearCast Episode 75: Behringer
This episode features Joe Delaney of Behringer talking about new poducts and the Behringer City manurfacturing facility in China.
You can download it here.

Friday, May 25, 2007

GearCast Episode 74: Build your home studio on the cheap.
This episode features Gavin Haverstick of Auralex and Full Compass experts providing helpful hints and good ideas on ways to build your home studio on the cheap.
You can download it here.

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Monday, May 14, 2007

GearCast Episode 73: TC Electronics Voice Live

This episode features Product Specialist Laura Clapp from TC Electronics talking about the Voice Solo and Voice Live.

You can download it here.

Monday, May 07, 2007



GearCast Episode 72: AKG Microphones

This episode features Dino Virella and Walter Ruhrig from AKG Celebrating their 60th Anniversary and talking about AKG's new product line-up.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007



GearCast Episode 71: NAB 2007 part 4

This is the fourth in a series of shows covering the 2007 NAB convention in Las Vegas. This episode includes interviews with Ensemble Design and For-A.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

GearCast Episode 70: NAB 2007 Part 3

This is the third in a series of shows covering the 2007 NAB convention in Las Vegas. This episode includes interviews with Sony and Panasonic.

You can dowload it here.

Thursday, April 19, 2007



GearCast Episode 69: NAB 2007 Show 2

This is the second in a series of shows covering the 2007 NAB convention in Las Vegas. This episode includes interviews with AJA, JVC, Kramer, and SteadyCam.

You can dowload it here.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007


GearCast Episode 68: NAB 2007 Episode 1
This is the first in a series of shows covering the 2007 NAB convention in Las Vegas. This episode includes interviews with Canon, Middle Atlantic, TV One, Sony Media Software, Holophone, and Audio Technica.
You can downolad it here.

Monday, April 09, 2007


GearCast Episode 67: Ableton Live 6

This episode features Dave Hill and Houston Singletary from Ableton talking about and demonstrating Ableton Live 6.

You can download it here.

Friday, March 30, 2007


GearCast Episode 66: Musikmesse Convention from Frankfurt, Germany
This episode covers the 2007 Musikmesse Convention in Frankfurt, Germany featuring interviews with Royer Microphones, Jazz Mutant, Equation Audio, MILabs Microphones, and Community Speakers.
You can download it here.

Friday, March 23, 2007


GearCast Episode 65: Numark DJ equipment

This episode features Al Novak from Numark talking about the D2 Director USB hard drive DJ media player, DM950 USB 2-channel mixer, iCDX professional digital audio player and software controller, and CUE professional DJ software.

You can download it here.

Friday, March 16, 2007



GearCast Episode 64: Heil Microphones

This episode features Brad Lunde from TransAudio Group talking about Bob Heil and his line of Heil Microphones.

You can download it here.

Thursday, March 08, 2007


GearCast Episode 63: Sony Oxford Plug-Ins

This episode features Nathan Eames of Sony Oxford talking about
their extensive range of Oxford plug-ins.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007


GearCast Episode 62: Round Table Discussion with TJ Martin from M-Audio

This Pre-NAMM episode is a round table discussion featuring TJ Martin from M-Audio talking about Digital Audio Workstation technology, computer integration, operating system issues and compatibility.

You can download it here.

Friday, February 02, 2007


GearCast Episode 61: NAMM 2007 episode 8

This is the eighth in a series of episodes covering the NAMM 2007 convention. In this episode we will feature interviews with EZ Dupe, Gator, Galaxy Audio, Quik lok.

You can download it here.

Thursday, February 01, 2007



GearCast Episode 60: NAMM 2007 episode 7

This is the seventh in a series of episodes covering the NAMM 2007 convention. In this episode we will feature interviews with Phonic, Frontier Design Group, Rode, Audix, RME, Yellowtools and Denon & Marantz.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007


GearCast Episode 59: NAMM 2007 episode 6

This is the sixth in a series of episodes covering the NAMM 2007 convention. In this episode we will feature interviews with Adams, Behringer, Hosa, Tascam, TC Helicon, and Toft Audio.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007


GearCast Episode 58: NAMM 2007 episode 5

This is the fifth in a series of episodes covering the NAMM 2007 convention. In this episode we will feature interviews with MXL, AKG, Alesis, ElectroVoice, Omnisonics, Sabine, Studio Projects and Ultasone

You can download it here.

Monday, January 29, 2007


GearCast Episode 57: NAMM 2007 episode 4

This is the forth in a series of episodes covering the NAMM 2007 convention. In this episode we will feature interviews with Cortex and MixMeister focusing on DJ related products.

You can download it here.

Thursday, January 25, 2007


GearCast Episode 56: NAMM 2007 episode 3

This is the third in a series of episodes covering the NAMM 2007 convention. In this episode we will feature interviews with Ampeg, Behringer, Kurzweil and Yamaha.

You can download it here.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007


GearCast Episode 55: NAMM 2007 episode 2

This is the second in a series of shows covering the NAMM 2007 convention featuring interviews with Behringer, Yamaha, Community, ElectroVoice, Galaxy, JBL, Tapco, and RCF.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007


GearCast Episode 54: NAMM 2007 episode 1

This is the First in a series of shows covering the NAMM 2007 convention featuring interviews with Tascam, Alesis, Presonus, M-Audio and Mackie.

You can download it here.

Friday, January 12, 2007



GearCast Episode 53: Intelix audio/video distrubution via cat5

This episode features Justin Ferg from Intelix talking about the AVO series of audio/video baluns for audio and video distribution via cat5.

You can download it here.

Tuesday, January 02, 2007



GearCast Episode 52: Marantz Professional

This episode features Brian Gorman from Marantz Professional talking about solid state portable field recorders.

You can download it here.

Friday, December 01, 2006


GearCast Episode 51: AEA Microphones

This episode features Wes Dooley from AEA microphones talking about ribbon mics and the new TRP ribbon mic pre.

You can download it here.