Audio Equipment
Everything published on Viyolens under Audio Equipment — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Cdj Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to CDJ stands: why they matter for learning, what features to look for, proper setup, common mistakes, and ergonomic considerations.
Patchbay Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A routing panel turns a fixed-wired studio into a flexible signal system — this explains how normalling works, the main connector formats, and what a well-designed setup looks like.
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Amplifier Heads
A bass amplifier head delivers the tone and power that define your sound. Learn the differences between tube, solid-state, and hybrid designs to choose the right one.
Microphone For Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right microphone for amp recording shapes your captured tone dramatically. This guide covers microphone types, specifications, price tiers, and what to avoid when selecting a microphone f...
Laney Amplifiers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Laney amplifiers are excellent for nervous first-time buyers. Discover the right amp size for your needs, understand key controls, and avoid beginner mistakes.
Mic Stereo: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Stereo microphones capture spatial dimension and width. Discover stereo techniques, microphone configurations, price guidance, and how to select mics for your application.
Behringer Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Not all Behringer microphones are created equal. This buying guide covers specs that matter, price tiers, common mistakes, and how to choose the right Behringer microphone for your needs.
Speaker Stage for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first encounter with speaker stage systems can feel intimidating. This beginner guide strips away unnecessary complexity and walks you through practical first steps building confidence.
The Complete Guide to Phono Jack 1 4
The 1/4-inch jack is the music industry standard for instrument and professional audio connections. Understanding mono/stereo, balanced/unbalanced and maintenance keeps your signal clean and equipment...
Warm Audio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Learn which Warm Audio microphone suits your needs, understand key specifications, navigate price tiers, and avoid purchasing mistakes.
The Complete Guide to Cable Electric Guitar
A quality electric guitar cable preserves your tone and eliminates interference. Understand cable construction, shielding and how to choose the right cable for your setup.
Fuzz Box Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right fuzz box pedal requires understanding circuit types, tone controls, and signal chain compatibility. This guide helps you navigate silicon and germanium designs, evaluate flexibilit...
Marshall Guitar Effects Pedals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Marshall guitar effects pedals bring legendary amplifier tone to pedalboard format. This buying guide explains specifications that matter, price tiers, and how to choose the right pedal for your playi...
Amplifier And Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing amplifier and mixer equipment? Our guide covers specs, when you need both, common pitfalls, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Vinyl Storage Racks for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Proper vinyl storage is essential to preserve your records. This guide explains how to store records safely and which storage racks work best for beginners.
Solid State Logic Desk: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A comprehensive buying guide for Solid State Logic mixing desks, covering models, specifications, budget considerations, and purchasing pitfalls.
The Complete Guide to Qsc Power Amp
QSC power amplifiers are the trusted backbone of professional audio setups. From guitarists using digital processors to sound engineers running complex PA systems, discover how to choose and use a QSC...
The Complete Guide to Bass Speaker Amplifier
Bass speaker amplifiers deliver powerful, controlled low-frequency reproduction that partnerships with subwoofers to create authoritative bass across audio systems, from home theatre through professio...
Real Spring Reverb Pedal: A Complete Guide
Spring reverb pedals deliver authentic spacious tones capturing the golden age of guitar amplification through genuine mechanical resonance technology.
The Complete Guide to Amp Voice
Every amplifier possesses a distinct voice—a characteristic tonal signature shaped by its design, circuitry and components.
The Complete Guide to Mic And Mixer
A microphone and mixer are essential for any recording studio. Discover how to select the right mic for vocals, instruments and room ambience, and configure a mixer for professional results.
The Complete Guide to Electric Guitar Amp
An electric guitar amp shapes your tone as much as your instrument does — understanding tubes versus solid-state, wattage, and headroom is essential for finding your voice on the guitar.
In Ear Monitors Moulded: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Moulded in-ear monitors represent a significant investment in audio quality and personal comfort, especially for musicians and audio professionals. Understanding what to prioritise will help you make...
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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.