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.
Sabian for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting out with your first Sabian set? Here's the calm, practical version of what actually matters before you worry about anything else.
Monitor Controller: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a monitor controller means matching speaker count, input sources and precision requirements to a price point. From entry-level Mackie to the Audient Nero to professional passive units — here'...
Podcast Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a podcast microphone doesn't have to be overwhelming. Learn what questions to ask about your space, your setup and your workflow, then make a choice you won't regret.
Presonus: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Interfaces, mixers or monitors — here's exactly what to check before you buy any PreSonus gear, and where the Fender rebrand catches buyers out.
The Ultimate Guide to Pop Filter
A pop filter is one of the simplest tools in vocal recording — here is how it works, the different types available, and how to position one correctly for clean takes.
Adam Audio T7v: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The T7V is a clear recommendation in its price bracket, but getting the most from it depends on where you put it and how you connect it. Here is what to know.
Speaker Wall Hangers: A Complete Guide
They all do one job — get a speaker off the floor and onto the wall — but choosing the right one takes more thought than most people expect.
Motu M2: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The MOTU M2 competes directly with the Scarlett 2i2 and Audient iD4. Here is the honest comparison and when to choose each one.
Beyerdynamic Headphones: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Beyerdynamic makes a focused range of professional headphones. Here is how to choose between models based on your application, your audio interface, and your budget.
Free Online Audio Mastering: A Complete Guide
HK Audio manufactures professional portable sound systems trusted by touring musicians and event professionals worldwide. This guide explores their product lines, design philosophy, and helps you choo...
The Complete Guide to Mic Stereo
Stereo microphones capture sound with spatial dimension, preserving the natural ambience of acoustic instruments and creating immersive recordings.
Allen and Heath Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The most common mistake is buying on channel count alone. Here's how to actually choose the right Allen & Heath mixer for what you do.
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Suite
A mastering suite is the final step in creating commercially competitive audio. Understand the tools, acoustic treatment, and workflow that transform mixed tracks into release-ready masters.
The Best Microphone Stands for the Money
There's no single best microphone stand, just the right type for the job. Here's how to match one to your scenario.
The Ultimate Guide to Studio Desk
Everything a studio desk needs to get right — from monitor geometry to cable management — explained by someone who has mixed from behind plenty of them.
Frame Drum Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The frame drum is among the oldest and most geographically widespread percussion instruments in the world — from the Irish bodhran to the Persian daf, one design principle connects an enormous range o...
Common Guiro Mistakes to Avoid
Most guiro problems are small habits, not a lack of talent. Here are the ones I see most often at soundcheck, and how to fix each in minutes.
The Ultimate Guide to Efnote Drum Kit
An Efnote drum kit represents a genuine alternative to traditional acoustic drums for musicians wanting electronic percussion without enormous expense or footprint.
Snare: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A well-chosen mid-range snare drum beats an expensive one that doesn't suit how you play. Here's what to check before you buy, at soundcheck-level clarity.
How to Set Up and Use Adam Jones Tool
A step-by-step guide to building and configuring an Adam Jones–style guitar rig: signal chain order, Mesa/Boogie settings, wah configuration, and how to dial in the tone.
The Best Allen and Heaths for the Money
There's no single 'best' Allen & Heath desk — here's how the range actually splits by budget, gig size and what you're running.
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.
