What really made DAWs break out is the ability to have pretty much any effect available in...
Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
sE Electronics Introduces the NEOM USB Microphone
Introducing the latest addition to sE's legendary condenser microphones, the NEOM USB! A...
REVIEW: RODE PSA1+ Broadcast Microphone Boom Arm
Available floor space can really become an issue, especially in studios, and multiple mic stands...
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...
MACKIE HOME STUDIO MAKEOVER: Final Report
[Editor’s Note: before the New Year, we challenged our readers to enter the Mackie Home Studio Makeover promotion, whereby we’d hook up one lucky winner with home recording gear from Mackie (Onyx...