Katie Anderson

The Best Radio Mics for the Money

Radio mic value depends on matching the system to the application. Here are the best options across entry, mid and professional tiers, with clear explanations of what each tier actually offers.

The Complete Guide to Hercules Stands

Hercules stands deliver practical, reliable instrument storage at affordable prices. Whether you're a musician with multiple guitars or a studio managing instruments, they protect your valuable equipm...

The Best Rode Nt1s for the Money

There isn't one Rode NT1 any more, there are three. Here's which one gives the best value for money, once you know what you actually need.

The Complete Guide to Ssl Mixer Console

SSL mixer consoles represent the gold standard in professional audio mixing. Engineered for clarity and reliability, these British-made desks have shaped modern recording across decades of studio use.

The Best Rode Mics for the Money

Not every recording job needs the same microphone. Here's how the best Rode mics sort by what you're recording and roughly what tier of spend that sits in.

Floor Tom for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The floor tom is one of the most satisfying drums to incorporate into your playing. These are the practical things to know as a beginner.

The Ultimate Guide to Audio Technica Mic At2020

The AT2020 is an affordable, detail-rich studio condenser microphone ideal for home studios and podcasting. Learn its strengths, limitations and how to get the best results.

Bodhran: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A practical guide to buying a bodhran: understand budget ranges, compare goatskin vs synthetic heads, consider tuning systems and frame sizes, and find value at every price point.

Common 8 Channel Mixer Mistakes to Avoid

Most problems at a small desk come from a handful of recurring errors. Here's what they are and how to avoid them before they cause problems.

Xylophone: A Complete Buyer's Guide

From entry-level student models to professional concert instruments — what to look for, what to spend, and how to match the choice to your level and repertoire.

Reamp Box Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A reamp box converts a balanced line-level signal back to instrument level so a recorded dry track can be run through an amplifier or pedal chain at any time.

Bass Drum Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The bass drum pedal is where beginners often struggle most — but with a clear setup and the right technique focus from the start, it quickly becomes second nature.

The Best Acoustic Panels for the Money

Most acoustic treatment products fall into two camps: cheap foam that performs poorly, and mineral wool panels that actually work. Here are the options worth buying.

Bass Preamp: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Define what you need it for before you look at the spec sheet — here is how to match a bass preamp to your actual playing situation.

The Best Mic Stands for the Money

Price is a poor guide in the mic stand market — here's what is actually reliable across different budgets and use cases.

The Best Cable Testers for the Money

A Guide to Tubular Bells

Tubular bells make one of the biggest sounds in the percussion section from one of the simplest ideas. Here's what they are, how they're built and where you'll actually hear them.

Common Behringer X32 Mistakes to Avoid

The same handful of avoidable habits catch out engineers on a Behringer X32 at every experience level. Here's what to check before it costs you a gig.

The Complete Guide to Electric Bass Preamp

An electric bass preamp shapes and amplifies your signal, providing essential tone control and gain staging. Discover how preamps enhance your bass tone and performance.

Microphone Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide

How to buy the right microphone stand for the job, from working out the real load to checking the clutch and thread size.

Common Instrument Agogo Mistakes to Avoid

Most agogo problems don't come from bad luck. They come from a handful of habits that quietly creep in and never get corrected.

Common Cajon Drumming Mistakes to Avoid

A handful of avoidable habits quietly hold back a lot of cajon players — here is what they are, and how to fix them.

Audio Interface Zoom: A Complete Guide

Zoom offers audio interfaces and standalone recorders for every budget and use case—from portable two-input models to eight-channel professional systems. Learn which Zoom audio interface fits your wor...

The Best Audio Technica Headphones for the Money

From the everyday ATH-M50x to the new open-back R-Series, here are the Audio-Technica headphones actually worth your money by use case.