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.
Common Ludwig Drum Kit Mistakes to Avoid
Players setting up or buying a Ludwig drum kit for the first time make common, avoidable errors. Here are the most frequent mistakes and how to correct them.
Focusrite for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to recording? Here's how to choose, connect and set up your first Focusrite interface, one step at a time.
Common Floor Tom Mistakes to Avoid
Floor tom problems usually come from a few consistent sources. These are the mistakes that come up most often and what to do about them.
Drum Rugs: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to the drum rug: why drum kits move on hard floors, how a mat prevents it, construction materials, floor protection benefits and what to look for.
The Ultimate Guide to Hardware Compressor
A hardware compressor shapes tone and controls dynamics in ways that define professional recordings. Learn what sets hardware apart and how to choose the right one for your studio.
Common Behringer Wing Mistakes to Avoid
Most Behringer Wing problems aren't the console being awkward — they're old habits from a different kind of mixer. Here's what to fix first.
The Best Triangle Music Instruments for the Money
A concert percussionist, a forro player and a home producer all want genuinely different things from the same bent bit of metal. Here's how to shop by use case.
The Best Rcf Audio Speakers for the Money
Five different jobs, five different answers. Here's the RCF range sorted honestly by use case, from solo performer to permanent installation.
The Complete Guide to Hercules Mic Stands
Hercules mic stands deliver professional reliability and ease of use, making them the top choice for home studios, live sound engineers, and touring professionals worldwide.
Tom Drum for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A calm, no-jargon starting point for total beginners: what a rack tom and floor tom actually do, a simple tuning check, and where to focus practice first.
The Best Multitrack Recorders for the Money
From the Tascam DP-32SD for home and project studio work to the professional Tascam Model 24, these are the best multitrack recorders across every budget and what makes each one stand out.
Zoom H6 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It looks more complicated than it is. Here's a calm, step-by-step start with the Zoom H6, gain and all, for someone who's never used one before.
The Best Word Clocks for the Money
Word clock generators span a wide price range. This guide cuts through the specification claims to explain what each budget tier actually delivers and where your money is best spent.
Glockenspiel: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a glockenspiel means matching the instrument to the use case. Here's how to navigate the range from beginner to professional.
The Ultimate Guide to Digital 16 Channel Mixer
A 16 channel mixer manages multiple audio sources for live events, recording studios, and venues. This guide explains analogue versus digital approaches, key features, and how to select the right 16 c...
Sony Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Buying your first pair from a broad range can feel confusing. Here's a plain-language guide to the format decision, the right starting models and what the features actually mean.
Cajon Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A box-shaped percussion instrument struck with the hands, the cajon produces bass, tone, slap and snap tones from a simple wooden box. Here is how it works.
In Ear Monitoring: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying an in-ear monitoring system means deciding on wired vs wireless, universal vs custom earpieces, and your budget. This guide covers each decision and what actually matters.
The Ultimate Guide to Amp for Electric Drum Kit
Find the perfect amplifier for your electric drum kit, from bedroom practice to live performance. Discover wattage requirements, key features and how to set up your amp for optimal sound.
Everything You Need to Know About Busker Pa System
A busking pa system enables street performers to amplify acoustically and reach audiences effectively. Explore portable equipment matching your performance style and venue.
The Ultimate Guide to Sound Proof Panels
Most sound proof panels absorb reflections rather than block sound — here's what they actually do, and when you need real isolation instead.
Stereo Microphones: A Complete Guide
Recording in stereo captures width, depth and acoustic space. This guide covers the main stereo microphone techniques—X/Y, ORTF, NOS, M/S and spaced pair—and when to use each one.
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.
