Thursday, October 22, 2009


GearCast Episode 154: Grand Opening Technology Expo

In today's episode, Kevin Peckham and Brian Nolan discuss the behind the scenes of the Grand Opening October 23rd and 24th Technology Expo event.

You can download it here.

Monday, September 28, 2009


GearCast Episode 154: SE Electronic

In today's episode, Steffenee Copley from SE Electronics and John Amstader of Jamm Distributing talk about the new microphone offerings from SE Electronics including the Rupert Neve active ribbon microphone.


You can download it here.

Wednesday, September 02, 2009


GearCast Episode 153: Numark

In today's episode, Jeff Horton of Numark covers the line of Numark professional DJ products presented at the Summer NAMM 2009 show.

You can download it here.

Monday, August 17, 2009


GearCast Episode 152: Universal Audio

In today's episode, Jeff Mac of Universal Audio visits our studio to talk about the UAD-2 powered plug-in platform featuring the UAD-2 SOLO/Laptop.

You can download it here.

Friday, July 10, 2009


GearCast Episode 151: Euphonix MC Series

This episode features Luke Smith from Euphonix talking about the MC Control, MC Mix and MC Transport media controllers.

You can download it here.

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.