Home Studio Setup
Everything published on Viyolens under Home Studio Setup — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Steinberg Audio Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to selecting a Steinberg audio interface based on your budget, recording needs, and technical requirements—covering specs that matter, common pitfalls, and realistic price tiers.
Dynamic Mics for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A patient, from-scratch guide to your first dynamic mic: what it does, what else you actually need, and a simple step-by-step to your first good recording.
The Complete Guide to Monitoring Speakers
Monitoring speakers reveal the truth about your mix. Discover what makes them essential for accurate recording, mixing, and mastering in any studio.
Bluetooth To Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If you're nervous about connecting your device to your mixer wirelessly, you're not alone. This beginner's guide shows you exactly how to set up bluetooth audio in just a few simple steps.
Zoom Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right Zoom microphone is easier than you think. This guide covers specs, popular models, and common mistakes to avoid.
Krk Speakers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Not every KRK suits every room or every engineer. Here's how to match the right model to your room size, budget and mixing needs.
Ssl Audio Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The SSL interface range spans from the two-input SSL 2 to the multi-channel SSL 18. This buyer's guide explains exactly what each model adds, when the step-up is worth it, and what to buy for your use...
Guitar Wall Hanger for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Acoustic Panels for Beginners: A Complete Guide
If your recordings or mixes sound different from what you hear on your monitors, the room is probably the problem. Acoustic panels are the first step — and it's simpler than it sounds.
Adam Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Studio monitors are precision tools for accurate mixing, and Adam monitors have become the go-to choice for serious home studios. This beginner's guide shows you what you need to know to get started w...
How to Set Up and Use Guitar Wall Mount
Tools out — here's the full process for fitting a guitar wall mount properly, from finding a stud to hanging your guitar with confidence.
8 Channel Audio Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting an 8 channel audio interface requires understanding technical specifications, connectivity options, and workflow requirements. This guide cuts through marketing and focuses on practical cons...
Focal Subwoofer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Adding a Focal subwoofer to your studio setup is simpler than you think. Learn the easiest setup path, avoid common beginner mistakes, and build confidence with low-end mixing in your first month.
The Best Krks for the Money
No single best KRK monitor exists, only the right tier for your room and budget — here's how the range breaks down from first setup to critical monitoring.
4 Channel Audio Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buying guide for selecting the right 4 channel audio interface. Learn what specs matter, common pitfalls, and how to choose between price tiers.
Presonus Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to selecting the right PreSonus studio monitors for your room and budget. Understand size options, key specifications, and how to optimise your monitoring setup.
Neumann Tlm 103 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Neumann TLM 103 is a precision instrument — but getting started with it is simpler than it looks. Here is everything a first-timer needs to know.
Direct Box Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A direct box bass removes the mystery from professional recording. Learn the simple setup, common mistakes, and whether you actually need one.
Common Hang Guitar on Wall Mistakes to Avoid
I've seen more guitars come off walls than I'd like to admit. Here are the mistakes behind nearly every one, and the simple fix for each.
Genelec Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Genelec studio monitors are the sound of professional studios worldwide. Getting started with them is less intimidating than the premium price suggests.
Audio Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An audio interface connects your microphone to your computer and makes recording actually work. Here's everything a beginner needs to know, from buying to first take.
Pop Filter for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A pop filter solves one specific problem — plosive consonants that thump your recording. Here's what it does, how to set one up correctly, and what to expect from it.
Yamaha Hs5 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first pair of studio monitors doesn't need to be complicated. Here's a calm, step-by-step guide to buying and setting up the Yamaha HS5.
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Acoustic Panels
Acoustic panels absorb reflections and improve clarity, making studios sound more accurate and professional.
Audio Interface
Audio interfaces connect mics, instruments and monitors to your computer for recording, playback and mixing.
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Behringer Audio Interface
Behringer audio interfaces offer affordable recording and playback options for home studios and first-time buyers.
Focusrite Scarlett
Find Focusrite Scarlett interfaces and bundles for simple setup, clean recording and dependable studio performance.
Guitar Wall Mount
A guitar wall mount offers secure, space-saving storage for acoustic, electric and bass guitars in homes and studios.
Keyboard Stand
Find a reliable keyboard stand for home practice, studio work and live performance with the right level of support.
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Pop Filter
Pop filter options for smoother vocal recordings and reduced plosives in podcasts, vocals and voice-over sessions.
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Yamaha Hs5
Compact and accurate, the Yamaha HS5 is ideal for small studios, mixing, editing and critical nearfield monitoring.
