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Focal Releases New “Alpha 80 Evo”, “Alpha Twin Evo” and “Sub One” Subwoofer
Two new affordable powered studio monitors and subwoofer are released to complete the Alpha Evo...
VIDEO SERIES: Seth Adam Takes on the KRK CLASSIC 7 Studio Monitors
[Ed. note – we recently sent Connecticut artist Seth Adam a pair of KRK CLASSIC 7 monitors to test...
REVIEW: Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB Interface
Read Performer Magazine's expert review of the new Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB Interface Focusrite’s Clarett series originally only came with a Thunderbolt connection, and it’s a powerhouse of an...
VIDEO: Coast Records Unboxes The Cloudlifter CL-4
Matt Zutell, founder of Coast Records in Charleston, SC, unboxes the Cloudlifter CL-4 in the first of four videos he'll be producing with Performer Magazine. Stay tuned for more in-studio footage...
Universal Audio Arrow Interface Review
Read our expert review of the Universal Audio Arrow Thunderbolt Interface and learn why we awarded it our Editor's Pick Award for May 2018. Another small-footprint interface? Now, before you roll...
Mackie MR624 Monitors Review
We’ve tested out a number of Mackie studio monitors in the past, and for our money, they make some of the best affordable speakers you can get for a budget-conscious home studio build. Shortly...
REVIEW: Shinola Canfield On-Ear Headphones and In-Ear Monitors
If you want to save some time, here’s the short version of our review: we simply cannot recommend you purchase either on-ear headphones or in-ear monitors from Shinola’s Canfield line. If you’re...
Reviews: IK Multimedia iRig Mic HD2 and iRig Pre HD
iRig Mic HD2 The iRig Mic HD2 is basically a small diaphragm condenser mic with a handheld design, that connects via a Lightning cable (included) to your iPhone or iPad (or via USB to your Mac or...
REVIEW: Zoom H1n Handy Recorder
Doing any kind of decent mobile recording with good sound quality used to be a pain, either too much hardware was required or you needed an engineering degree. Now there are apps that can take on...
Win a “Home Studio Makeover” From IK Multimedia
We're looking for one lucky artist to get a complete home studio makeover featuring TWO brand-new products from IK Multimedia. Can your home studio or mobile recording setup use an overhaul? Well,...
VIDEO Unboxing: Andrew Kesler Checks Out Sterling Microphones
We recently sent Andrew Kesler four new Sterling microphones to review on his YouTube channel. This week, he unboxes the loot and explains what each mic in the series can be used for. In the weeks...
MIC LOCKER CHALLENGE: Testing Sterling Microphones in The Studio
Let me start this whole thing off by saying: I never win anything on the internet. Sure, I apply for those alluring “win free gear” promotions from prominent distributors and manufacturers all the...