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We're genuinely excited to welcome Apogee Electronics to STL Pro Audio as our newest brand. As the official New Zealand distributor, we'll be bringing the full Apogee range to local musicians, producers, engineers and studios, backed by New Zealand support, demonstrations and educational content. If you've spent any time around recording studios, chances are you've heard the name Apogee. For almost 40 years, it's been one of those brands that quietly earns its place in studios around the wo …

Purpose built microphones for today's recording environments Some microphone companies are built on legacy. Lauten Audio is built on intention. Founded in Silicon Valley in the early 2010's, Lauten Audio entered the market with a clear point of view: create microphones that honor classic tone while pushing design forward. Instead of cloning the past, they focused on giving modern engineers more control, better balance, and tools that sound finished right out of the box. That philosophy has guide …

Telefunken M Series—options for every studio budget: When you think “professional microphone,” Telefunken is a name that resonates with engineers, musicians, and live sound pros around the world. What many might not know is that Telefunken offers a compelling M Series dynamic range that brings premium performance into pricing brackets often reserved for more basic handhelds making them strong contenders for pro setups without breaking the bank for both live and studio. The Tele …