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RODE AI-Micro Interface REVIEW
Musicians or content creators on-the-go certainly have their choices for gear but finding...
REVIEW: Shure AONIC 40 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Shure’s latest entry into the crowded field of noise-cancelling headphones is a home-run. Right...
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...
Performer’s FREE Guide to Miking and Recording Drums
Looking to get record drums but don't know the best mics to get, or how to set them up? Performer Magazine and Audio-Technica present a FREE GUIDE to help you set up the best drum mic situation for...
DPA Microphones d:vice Review
Performer Magazine reviews the d:vice Digital Audio Interface, d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphone and d:fine Headset Microphone Making things smaller is easy; making them more functional at the...