Audio Equipment
Everything published on Viyolens under Audio Equipment — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Jbl Bookshelf Speakers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
JBL bookshelf speakers deliver quality sound in compact spaces. This buying guide covers what specs matter and how to choose for your room.
Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Confused by large diaphragm condenser mics? This beginner's guide explains what they are, why they're perfect for home recording, key specs to understand, and how to pick your first.
The Complete Guide to Turntables Vintage
Vintage turntables represent mechanical excellence and authentic vinyl playback. Discover how to identify quality equipment, evaluate condition, and maintain classic turntables for decades of reliable...
The Complete Guide to Wireless Lavalier Lapel Microphone
Wireless lavalier lapel microphones provide hands-free, mobile audio capture for performers, presenters, and recording professionals seeking freedom of movement.
The Complete Guide to Digital Audio Tape Players
Digital audio tape players were a revolution in professional recording, offering CD-quality fidelity on portable tape cassettes. Discover the technology, history and enduring appeal of DAT machines.
Electronic Bow For Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An electronic bow for guitar opens unique sonic possibilities for experimental and classical players. This guide covers buying considerations, compatibility, and what to evaluate when choosing your el...
The Complete Guide to Pedalboards For Guitar Effects
A well-organised pedalboard transforms chaotic effects into elegant system, providing secure mounting, power management, and reliable performance that sounds professional and functions flawlessly.
Boss Dd 500 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Boss DD-500 beginner guide: set up easily, use presets immediately, understand delay fundamentals, and grow naturally into advanced techniques.
The Complete Guide to Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal
Overdrive pedals transform guitar tone. Discover how to choose, use, and stack them for blues, rock, and beyond.
Cable Snakes: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a cable snake without knowing the specs? This guide covers what matters: channel count, cable length, connectors, gauge, build quality, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a large diaphragm condenser microphone requires understanding specifications, phantom power requirements, price tiers, and matching the microphone to your actual recording needs.
The Complete Guide to Beats Headphone Blue
Beats blue headphones deliver engaging, bass-heavy sound with distinctive aesthetics and seamless Apple integration. Ideal for casual listening, they prioritise style and ecosystem compatibility over...
The Complete Guide to Digital To Analog Converter
A digital to analog converter transforms digital audio data into analogue signals that speakers can reproduce. This guide explores how digital to analog converters work, their role in audio systems an...
Acoustic Guitar Effects: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Expert guidance on selecting acoustic guitar effects. Learn which effect types suit acoustic instruments, evaluate specifications, and avoid expensive purchasing mistakes.
The Ultimate Guide to Hifi Active Speakers
Active speakers hi-fi integrate amplification directly into each unit, simplifying setup whilst delivering exceptional sound. Ideal for music lovers seeking high-quality audio without the complexity o...
The Complete Guide to Head Microphone Wireless
Wireless headset microphones free your hands whilst capturing crystal-clear audio. Explore frequency bands, battery life, and which systems suit performers, instructors, and content creators.
Fender Pro Junior Amplifier for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to tube amps? The Fender Pro Junior is the perfect starting point. This guide covers first steps, essential controls and beginner mistakes to sidestep.
The Complete Guide to Modern Vinyl Players
Modern turntables blend analogue warmth with contemporary engineering, offering reliable, easy-to-use players that sound remarkable whether you're a casual listener or dedicated enthusiast.
The Complete Guide to Bluetooth Monitors
Bluetooth monitors offer wireless studio monitoring without compromising audio accuracy. Discover how these professional-grade speakers deliver flexible connectivity and reliable reference sound for m...
Qsc Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Stepping into QSC amplification gear as a beginner can feel intimidating, but QSC amps are genuinely beginner-friendly because they're built for reliability and straightforward operation.
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 Complete Guide to Electronic Drum Amplifiers
Electronic drum amplifiers deliver your kit's sounds with clarity and power. Learn what specifications matter, how to choose the right amplifier for your needs and why dedicated drum amps outperform g...
The Complete Guide to Voice Recording Mics
Professional vocal recording demands the right voice recording microphones. Explore condenser types, microphone technique, and how to capture authentic vocal performance.
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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.
