Katie Anderson
Katie learned the ropes mixing bands in Southampton's pubs and clubs, a port city used to a steady churn of touring acts. Years behind the desk gave her a practical, no-nonsense understanding of how live sound actually works. She writes about PA, live sound and stage gear.
Studio Rack: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the right rack means matching the enclosure to your equipment now and leaving room to grow — this guide covers every factor worth checking.
Common Childrens Electronic Drum Kit Mistakes to Avoid
Seven avoidable errors that turn a promising children's electronic drum kit into a disappointment, and the quick fix for each one.
Drum Key for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you are new to drums, the drum key is the first tool you'll meet and the one you're most likely to lose — here is everything you need to know to get started on the right foot.
What to Look for When Buying Mics
Start with the job, not the brand. An engineer's practical guide to choosing a microphone — type, polar pattern, connection and the specs that actually matter for your source and room.
Common Drum Cases Mistakes to Avoid
Drummers consistently make the same mistakes with kit protection: wrong case sizes, hardware mixed with shells, gig bags pushed beyond their limits. This guide identifies each problem and how to avoid...
Ssl Audio Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The SSL interface range spans from the two-input SSL 2 to the multi-channel SSL 18. This buyer's guide explains exactly what each model adds, when the step-up is worth it, and what to buy for your use...
Yamaha Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Which HS model fits your room, your budget and your music? A practical guide to the specifications, placement requirements and connection options.
Radio Mics: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a wireless mic system means more than picking a brand. Here is what matters in practice — frequency, format, digital vs analogue, and what to prioritise at each budget.
The Best Rode Nt1as for the Money
Where should your money actually go once you've got a Rode NT1-A? Here's the smart spending order, tier by tier.
The Ultimate Guide to Subwoofer with Speaker
Wiring a subwoofer in is the easy part — getting the crossover, level and phase right is what actually decides whether it disappears into the mix or sticks out like a sore thumb.
Common Pa Subwoofer Mistakes to Avoid
Most PA subwoofer problems trace back to the same handful of mistakes. Here's what they are, why they happen, and how to fix them before they ruin a show.
Pearl Tom Toms Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Rack and floor sizes, shell materials, bearing edges and Pearl's suspension mounts — here's what actually shapes the sound of a Pearl tom tom, explained plainly.
Behringer X32: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Which Behringer X32 fits your rig, what to check on a used unit, and what else to budget for — the practical buying checklist.
The Ultimate Guide to 8 Inch Studio Monitors
Eight-inch studio monitors offer the perfect balance between bass accuracy and compact sizing, making them ideal for bedroom studios and professional control rooms alike.
Active Pa Speaker: A Complete Buyer's Guide
There are plenty of ways to buy the wrong active PA speaker. This buyer's guide focuses on what actually matters in real use, so your money goes on performance rather than marketing.
The Best Yamaha Hs7s for the Money
The Yamaha HS7 is genuinely good value, but which configuration makes the most sense for your studio? Here's a practical breakdown.
How to Set Up and Use Xlr
The order you plug in, gain up and switch on phantom power actually matters. Here's the exact step-by-step sequence for setting up XLR safely.
The Best Cable Managements for the Money
Good cable management doesn't require choosing between quality and affordability. Here's how to find the right fit for your setup and budget.
The Ultimate Guide to Dante Audio Interface
Dante audio interfaces revolutionise professional audio by transmitting dozens of high-fidelity channels over standard Ethernet networking. Discover how Dante technology simplifies studio and tour inf...
Rode Mic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Deciding on a Rode mic comes down to a handful of specs that matter and a couple that get talked about more than they should. Here's the honest checklist.
Neumann Tlm 103 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The Neumann TLM 103 is a fixed-cardioid, large-diaphragm condenser with class-leading self-noise and a presence-forward character — here is what that means in practice.
What Katie Anderson covers
Bass Preamp
Bass preamps shape tone, gain and output for live use, recording and pedalboard-based rigs.
2 topics
Drums & Percussion
The full family of drums and percussion — acoustic and electronic kits, hand drums, pitched mallet instruments, and ever...
118 topics
Marshall Earbuds
Portable in-ear listening for commuting, travel and everyday music playback.
Marshall Headphones
Stylish everyday headphones for travel, home listening and music enjoyment.
1 topic
Yamaha Dm3
Compact digital mixing for live sound, venues and rehearsal spaces. A yamaha dm3 offers modern control in a small format...
Yamaha Hs5
Compact and accurate, the Yamaha HS5 is ideal for small studios, mixing, editing and critical nearfield monitoring.
Yamaha Hs7
The Yamaha HS7 offers accurate monitoring, stronger low end and dependable performance for project and home studios.
Yamaha Hs8
Designed for larger spaces, the Yamaha HS8 delivers powerful, accurate monitoring with strong low-end detail.
