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We might refer to headphones as unsung heroes of the recording studio. They have more than one use, and they are expected to perform in all of them. Singers need them, and musicians need them if they are recording together. If you are trying to mix or master, you can’t do without them. And what … Read more
Let us start by defining what a smart speaker is. Even on sites that are selling them, they seem to get it rather confused at times. And that doesn’t fill you with a whole load of confidence when they don’t even know their products. However, that is another debate. Tell it what to do… Simply … Read more
When I was starting my musical journey, the thought of spending $500 or 500 of any currency on an amp was unthinkable. You could get a new car for that. But were the prices relative to today? Is it just as expensive for those whose journey is just beginning? Easier today… You can get a … Read more
There was a time when we used to practice with the amps we used on stage. Either that, or we might use an acoustic guitar. It depends on what instrument you played. Before effects became such an important element, there wasn’t a problem. Looking for the Best Practice Amps wasn’t an issue. Nowadays, many guitar … Read more
So you’re here, which must mean you’re in the market for a portable Bluetooth speaker with a serious amount of volume. Well, you’ve definitely come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the most powerful, loudest, ear-splitting Bluetooth speakers currently on the market. We’ve included large and small models to suit all budgets … Read more
Sennheiser is a company primarily known for making premium audiophile-grade headphones and industry-standard professional microphones. So, we were interested to see how they would approach the gaming headset market. The open-back design is a complete sidestep to the closed-back design of standard gaming headsets and won’t be suitable for a lot of gamers. But, if … Read more
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Beyerdynamic has been producing the DT 990 PRO for over 15 years. And they remain some of the most popular headphones today, as they were when first released. They are open-back headphones for professional studio use but also make a great set of cans for critical listening at … Read more
Before you go looking for a guitar headphone amp, what exactly is it, and what does it do? A headphone amplifier is a simple idea. It is a low-powered amp that boosts the audio signal from your guitar. A headphone amp raises the signal to a level that it can be made into sound waves … Read more
If we were going to look at the Best Tube Amps from fifty or sixty years ago, we’d be having a different conversation. Some of the names would be the same. One or two rehashed versions of amps from those days might crop up. But it was all different then. From the early 60s and … Read more
Blue has established itself in a microphone market known to be extremely competitive. They would be the first to admit that the mics they currently produce are not high-end. But some of the early professional models aimed at studios were exceptional. Their modern range is functional and cost-effective. They also fill a place in the … Read more