Audio Gear
Everything published on Viyolens under Audio Gear — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Behringer Microphone
Behringer microphones deliver surprising quality at budget prices, making them ideal for home studios, podcasts and content creation. Discover how Behringer achieves professional-grade performance aff...
In Ear Monitoring Explained: Features, Types and Tips
In-ear monitoring delivers a personal mix directly to a performer's earpiece, replacing traditional wedge monitors. Learn how the system works and why it's the professional standard.
In Ear Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Comfort, budget and movement drive the choice. Learn which specs matter, when to invest in custom earpieces, and how to choose between wired and wireless.
Amp Voice: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Amp voice defines your amplifier's sonic character. This buying guide explains what amp voice is, different types, and how to choose the right voice for your music.
Se Electronics Microphones: A Complete Guide
SE Electronics microphones deliver professional studio quality without prohibitive costs. Explore their diverse range of condensers, ribbons, and dynamics designed for recording excellence.
Pedal Power Supply Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A pedal power supply converts mains electricity to the low-voltage DC power your effects pedals need. Understanding voltage, polarity and current is essential for clean, quiet pedalboard performance.
The Complete Guide to Wooden Guitar Stand
Wooden guitar stands combine practical functionality with aesthetic appeal, protecting your instruments while enhancing studio and practice space aesthetics.
Tube Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Purchasing a tube microphone requires understanding architecture, critical specifications, and how to evaluate sonic character. This buying guide helps you make an informed investment in the right tub...
Digital Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a digital amp requires understanding your actual needs, key specifications, and appropriate price tier. This buyer's guide prevents costly mistakes and helps you select wisely.
Amplifier Modeler: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Thousands of amp sounds in one device. Amplifier modelers transform how musicians work—but buying the right one requires understanding what matters for your playing.
The Complete Guide to Gibson Usa Pickups
Gibson USA pickups represent legendary guitar components delivering warm, powerful tone that has defined rock music. Discover pickup models, installation, and why musicians choose Gibson pickups.
Sennheiser Mics for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Sennheiser mics are trusted for reliability and sound quality. This beginner's guide explains the basics and helps you choose your first microphone.
Se Electronics Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
SE Electronics microphones sound professional without demanding years of experience. This guide walks you through choosing the right model and setting up properly.
The Complete Guide to Mics For Singing Recording
Choosing quality mics for singing recording captures vocal warmth and detail. This guide covers types, specs, setup, and techniques for home recording success.
Stereo Di Box: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right stereo DI box for your setup requires knowing what to look for. This buying guide walks you through key specifications, features and pitfalls.
Beyerdynamic Headphones Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Beyerdynamic has made professional headphones since the 1930s. Here is a clear guide to the main models, what the impedance options mean, and which one suits which application.
Audio Zoom Recorder: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right audio zoom recorder requires understanding specs and real-world performance. This guide helps you navigate preamp quality, inputs, and features to find the perfect recorder for your...
The Complete Guide to Headphone Amp Behringer
Behringer headphone amplifiers deliver budget-friendly professional monitoring solutions. Discover which models suit your studio, how they perform, and practical setup advice.
The Best Studio Racks for the Money
Value in rack enclosures comes from threaded strips, adequate depth, solid construction and sensible sizing — this guide identifies what separates good value from poor.
Behringer Compressor: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Behringer compressors offer affordable entry points to dynamic processing, but quality varies across the range. This guide explains what to check and whether a Behringer compressor is right for you.
Genelec Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Genelec studio monitors are built for accuracy and longevity. This buying guide helps you match the right size and model to your room, budget, and mixing needs.
Common Beyerdynamic Headphones Mistakes to Avoid
Most beyerdynamic headphone problems come from a handful of avoidable decisions. Here are the most common mistakes and the straightforward steps that prevent each one.
Earthquaker Devices for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Earthquaker Devices makes excellent first effects pedals. Discover why beginner guitarists choose them, which models suit you, and how to start your effects journey.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Amp Stands
Guitar amp stands elevate your amplifier's sound projection and stage presence. Discover why professional musicians use stands and how to select one.
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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.