Audio Equipment
Everything published on Viyolens under Audio Equipment — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Fender Guitar Cable for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Choosing the right fender guitar cable as a beginner saves you frustration and money. This guide covers length, connectors, shielding, and practical maintenance—everything you need to make a smart dec...
The Complete Guide to Vinyl Record Player Turntable
Vinyl record player turntables remain at the heart of vinyl's resurgence. Learn how turntables work, what makes quality equipment, and how to choose the right player for your needs.
Good Portable Record Player: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Finding a good portable record player means knowing which specs matter and which machines damage vinyl. This buying guide cuts through the marketing to show you how to choose wisely.
The Complete Guide to Shure Monitor Earbuds
Shure monitor earbuds deliver professional-grade in-ear monitoring for live performers. Discover why they're the standard choice for touring musicians and recording professionals.
The Complete Guide to Roland Synthesizer For Guitar
Roland synthesizer systems transform guitars into synthesis controllers, opening vast sonic possibilities. Explore how they work, their practical applications, and whether guitar synthesis suits your...
Marshall Acoustic Amplifier: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Marshall's acoustic amplifiers combine legendary tone with acoustic instrument amplification. Whether you're performing acoustically or busking, this buying guide walks you through essential specifica...
Stereo Di Box for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A stereo DI box converts your keyboard or electronic instrument signal for live PA systems. This guide explains what it does and how to use it from day one.
The Complete Guide to 4 Channel Mixing Desk
A 4 channel mixing desk is the practical choice for small venues, travelling performers, and portable studio work. Learn what makes these compact mixers invaluable.
Speaker Stage: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buyer's guide for selecting stage speakers. Understand FOH vs monitor speakers, specifications, and how to choose the right system for your venue.
A Complete Guide to Studio Monitor Reviews
Studio monitor reviews help you choose accurate speakers that reveal the true balance of your mix. Learn what to look for when reading reviews and choosing monitors.
Roland Amplifiers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Understanding the range and specifications of Roland amplifiers ensures you invest in equipment that matches your needs and playing style.
The Complete Guide to Preamps For Guitar
A guitar preamp shapes your tone before it reaches a power amplifier. Discover how tube, solid-state, and digital preamps for guitar work, and how to choose the right one for your style.
Interface Records: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a recording interface means matching input/output count, preamp quality, latency and connectivity to your actual needs. This guide covers budget to professional options so you invest in stabl...
Everything You Need to Know About Focal Monitor Studio
Focal studio monitors are engineered for precision and transparency in professional mixing environments. Learn what makes Focal's approach unique and which model suits your studio.
Yamaha Studio Monitors Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Yamaha's studio monitor range has a long history in professional recording. Here is what makes the HS series distinctive and how to approach it.
Electric Guitar To Headphones: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Proper amplification transforms silent practice. This guide covers headphone amps, interfaces, and how to choose the right equipment for your needs.
Ampeg B 15 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to the Ampeg B-15 bass amplifier, covering setup, basic controls, tone development, and common mistakes to avoid.
Speaker Monitor Jbl: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right JBL speaker monitor requires understanding your venue, application, and budget. This buying guide helps you identify which JBL model solves your specific sound reinforcement needs.
Turntable Stylus: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a replacement turntable stylus doesn't have to be complicated. Know your cartridge model, choose the right profile for your system, and order from a trusted specialist retailer.
Mixer Board Yamaha: A Complete Guide
Yamaha mixers are relied upon by sound engineers and venues worldwide for their solid build quality, intuitive interfaces and dependable performance. From compact portable units to large-format tourin...
The Complete Guide to Pop Filter And Microphone
A pop filter and microphone combination ensures professional vocal recording quality. This simple setup prevents plosives whilst maintaining transparent sound reproduction.
Folding Headphones: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Folding headphones promise portability and pristine sound, but that promise only holds if you choose wisely. Before you buy, understand which design choices matter and where manufacturers cut corners.
The Ultimate Guide to Budget Studio Monitors
Budget studio monitors provide flat, accurate frequency response for mixing without premium pricing. At between £50 and £300, they bring professional monitoring within reach for home studios.
The Complete Guide to Microphone For Singing Wireless
Wireless microphones for singing enable performers to move freely on stage whilst maintaining consistent vocal capture, essential tools for live performances, theatrical productions, and professional...
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500 Series Rack
A 500 series rack powers and houses modular processors, making it easy to build a flexible analogue studio chain.
Cable Management
Keep your studio neat, safe and easy to patch with practical cable management solutions for any recording setup.
Cable Tester
Test audio and data leads quickly, find faults early and avoid interruptions with a cable tester for studio recording.
Field Recorder
Capture location audio, rehearsals and mobile sessions with a field recorder built for portable studio recording.
Mixer Controller
Hands-on fader and knob control for DAW mixing, automation and live electronic performance.
Monitor Speakers
Choose monitor speakers for accurate playback, mixing and editing in home studios and professional rooms.
Spring Reverb Pedal
Spring reverb pedal effects add vintage-style ambience, splash and depth to clean tones, leads and atmospheric guitar wo...
XLR Cable
Professional XLR cables for clean, balanced microphone and studio connections in home and commercial recording setups.
