Audio Gear
Everything published on Viyolens under Audio Gear — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Genelec: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything worth checking before buying a Genelec monitor, from the analogue-versus-SAM decision to the accessories most buyers forget to budget for.
Streaming Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right streaming mixer is about matching your content, your audience platform, and your budget. This buying guide tells you what actually matters, where to spend and where to save.
Roland System 8: A Complete Buyer's Guide
At £2,500+, the Roland System-8 demands careful research. Know what to check, what pitfalls to avoid, and whether it's right for your rig.
The Complete Guide to Electronic Drum Speakers
Electronic drum speakers amplify and reproduce your electronic kit's sound accurately and powerfully. Discover what to look for in a speaker, from wattage to portability, and find the right setup for...
Bose T1 Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a Bose T1 mixer requires understanding your mixing needs and whether portability aligns with your actual workflow. This guide helps you decide.
The Complete Guide to Monitor Speaker Stand
Quality monitor speaker stands isolate vibration and position speakers correctly for accurate sound. This guide covers isolation types, positioning and choosing the right stands.
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.
The Complete Guide to Electric Organs
Electric organs represent unique keyboard instruments merging electronic sound generation with traditional organ ergonomics. Discover modern and classic electric organ sounds.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Amp For Microphone
Learn to use a guitar amp for microphone effectively — master impedance considerations, gain structure, and unlock distinctive sonic character for stage and studio.
Microphone And Amplifier: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Microphone and amplifier quality are inseparable. Choosing them wisely as a pair ensures you don't waste money by pairing brilliant gear with mediocre components.
The Complete Guide to Synth Rack Mount
Synth rack mount systems bring powerful synthesis into compact 19-inch rackmount format. Explore how they work, why producers and performers choose them, and which options suit your needs.
Case Mic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right case mic for recording doesn't require breaking the bank. This guide explains what matters when purchasing a microphone for guitar amps and live capture.
Mic And Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Home recording doesn't require professional-grade gear. This beginner-friendly guide shows you the simplest way to set up a mic and mixer, plus common pitfalls to avoid.
Hardware Compressor: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Purchasing a hardware compressor requires understanding critical specifications, build quality, and sonic character. This buyer's guide covers everything you need to know before investing in your firs...
The Complete Guide to Mic And Arm
A quality mic and arm system is essential for professional recording. Learn about boom arms, shock mounts and proper positioning for optimal results.
Mic And Arm: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right mic and arm transforms your recording setup. Learn compatibility, specs, price tiers, and common mistakes before you buy.
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol D2 Dj Controller: A Complete Guide
Native Instruments DJ controllers deliver quality and seamless Traktor integration. This guide covers their range from beginner to professional equipment.
Common Radio Mics Mistakes to Avoid
Most wireless microphone problems come from avoidable mistakes. Here are the five most common errors with radio mics, and the practical steps to prevent each one.
Noise Cancelling Headphones Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Noise cancelling headphones combine electronic processing and physical isolation to reduce ambient sound — here is how each part of the system works.
Overhead Mics: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting overhead microphones means understanding frequency response, sensitivity, and the specific features that capture cymbals and room ambience. This buying guide focuses on specs that genuinely...
The Complete Guide to Head Mic
A head mic offers hands-free, consistent sound capture for bass guitarists in live and studio settings. Discover the different types, advantages and how to choose the perfect head mic for your needs.
Hercules Microphone Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right Hercules microphone stand requires understanding what specs matter and which features justify the cost. This guide walks you through the key decisions.
Nearfield Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Purchasing nearfield studio monitors requires understanding specifications, room acoustics, and sonic character. This comprehensive buying guide helps you select monitors that will deliver professiona...
500 Series Modules: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right 500 series modules for your studio requires understanding gain, impedance, compression types, and power requirements. Here's everything you need to know.
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In Ear Monitors
Secure, isolated earphones for accurate personal monitoring in the studio, rehearsal room or on stage.
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Noise cancelling headphones help cut background sound for focused listening, travel and everyday studio use.
Open Back Headphones
Open back headphones give a spacious, natural sound that suits mixing, editing and detailed studio listening.
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Pedal Power Supply
Pedal power supplies provide reliable, tidy and quiet energy for guitar and bass effects boards of any size.
Podcast Microphone
A podcast microphone captures clear speech for interviews, voiceovers and online content with minimal setup.
Se Electronics Microphone
A dependable microphone choice for vocals, instruments and content creation in home or professional studios.
Studio Rack
Keep outboard gear organised and accessible with a studio rack for modern recording setups.
Yamaha Hs8
Designed for larger spaces, the Yamaha HS8 delivers powerful, accurate monitoring with strong low-end detail.
