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.
Everything You Need to Know About Mackie Srm450 Active Pa Speaker
Mackie PA speakers deliver honest sound at affordable prices. Discover their reliability, which models suit your needs, and how they compare to JBL and Electro-Voice.
Soundproof Panels for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just starting to treat your first recording space? Here's a gentle, honest introduction to soundproof panels – what they'll do for you, and where to begin.
Monitor Speakers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to selecting monitor speakers based on room size, budget and your studio setup needs.
The Best Childrens Electronic Drum Sets for the Money
The right kit depends on the tier, not the brand. Here's how the market breaks down by budget, so you can shop the right bracket.
Hi Hat Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up a hi-hat stand correctly from the start makes your playing more comfortable and consistent — this complete beginner's guide covers assembly, setup and the basics of foot technique.
The Ultimate Guide to Floor Stand for Computer Monitor
Floor monitors deliver personalised audio to performers during live shows. Discover how stage monitoring systems support confident musical performance.
Guitar Audio Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Setting up a guitar audio interface takes about ten minutes once you know the steps. This guide covers physical connection, DAW configuration and getting the gain level right.
The Complete Guide to Drum Kit With Labels
A drum kit with labels identifies each component and explains its function—from bass drum and snare to tom-toms and cymbals. Understanding this terminology is essential for technique development and a...
Childrens Electronic Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No jargon, no pressure to get it perfect — just a comfortable setup, a simple first-week routine, and the early wobbles every beginner hits.
Timbales for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're standing in front of your first timbales feeling a little unsure where to even put your hands, that's completely normal. Let's take it one step at a time.
Line Array for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A line array is the speaker system you see hung above big stages. This beginner's guide explains what it is, why it works, and how to use one without the jargon.
The Best Pa Systems for the Money
From portable one-person rigs to full band setups and professional touring systems, these are the PA systems that offer the best combination of quality, reliability and value.
Alesis Nitro Max Explained: Features, Types and Tips
What the Alesis Nitro Max includes, how its module and connectivity work, and a handful of practical setup tips.
Everything You Need to Know About Shure Microphone
Shure has been a trusted name in audio since 1925. Here is a clear breakdown of the full range — from live dynamics to studio condensers.
Pa Subwoofer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a PA subwoofer? Start with your use case, not the spec sheet. This guide explains what the numbers actually mean and what to prioritise at every budget.
What Is in a Drum Kit? Every Drum and Cymbal Explained
Kick, snare, toms, hi-hats, crash and ride. What each part of a drum kit is for, how kits are counted, and which pieces you can happily do without.
The Best Headphone Splitters for the Money
There's no single best headphone splitter — here's how to pick the right category for what you're actually doing.
The Ultimate Guide to Cajon Flamenco Duende
The cajon flamenco brings authentic Spanish rhythmic traditions to life through passionate, soulful accompaniment. This guide explores the instrument's origins, techniques and how to begin your flamen...
The Complete Guide to 8 Channel Mixing Console
An 8 channel mixing console offers practical capability for recording, live sound, and podcasting. Discover what to look for in a mixer and how to choose the right one for your setup.
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.
