Phantom Power
Everything published on Viyolens under Phantom Power — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Shure Condenser Mic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to getting started with a Shure condenser microphone. From phantom power basics to placement techniques and common pitfalls—everything you need for your first professional recording...
Rode Mic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Buying your first proper microphone is nerve-wracking. Here's a friendly, no-overwhelm guide to picking and setting up your first Rode mic.
Audio Technica At2020 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The AT2020 has a few more requirements than a dynamic mic — but once you understand phantom power and side-address orientation, everything else falls into place.
Recording Microphone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A recording microphone is chosen for the studio context: condenser, dynamic or ribbon, each with distinct character and use cases. Here is how they work and what to look for.
A Guide to Mic to Xlr
The full signal chain explained: why XLR won the microphone connector war, how the wiring works, and what phantom power actually does.
The Ultimate Guide to Rode Nt1a
The Rode NT1-A has been a home-studio staple for years. Here's what it is, how it works, what it actually sounds like, and where it fits.
How to Set Up and Use Xlr Cable
Connecting an XLR cable takes seconds, but doing it correctly — latching, routing, coiling — prevents the most common faults. Here is the full process.
Common Rode Nt1a Mistakes to Avoid
Ten easy-to-fix habits that make a Rode NT1-A recording sound worse than it should — and the quick fix for each one.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A calm, step-by-step introduction to your first session with the Scarlett 2i2, for anyone who's never used an interface before.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A clear look at what the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is, how its two inputs work, and how the 4th Generation compares with earlier models.
Mic to Xlr: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A clear, honest buying checklist covering what to plug into, whether you need phantom power, and which adapters actually do their job.
8 Channel Mixer Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Eight channels is the sweet spot for a lot of applications. Here's what this type of desk actually does, how the different types compare, and who each version suits.
Common Rode Nt1 Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointing Rode NT1 results come down to setup, not the microphone. Here's the honest list of where owners most often trip up.
Ribbon Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Ribbon microphones have a reputation for being fragile and mysterious. That reputation is mostly outdated. Understand a few key principles first, and you will be fine.
Common Xlr Mistakes to Avoid
It looks consistent from the outside, which is exactly why these assumptions about XLR catch people out. Here are the mistakes worth actually knowing.
Common Rode Mistakes to Avoid
I've watched a lot of people unbox a new microphone and get results that don't match what it's capable of. Almost none of it comes down to the gear itself.
Audio Technica Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to setting up your first condenser microphone — covering XLR vs USB, phantom power, placement, gain and common first-session issues.
Common Rode Mic Mistakes to Avoid
Most disappointing recordings aren't the microphone's fault. Here are the Rode mic mistakes that come up again and again, and how to fix each one.
Common Dynamic Mics Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes almost everyone makes with a dynamic mic at some point, from blaming a quiet recording on the wrong thing to skipping the stand, and the quick fixes for each.
Boom Mic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a boom mic comes down to a handful of real decisions — pickup pattern, power, and the rig you build around it. Here's what's worth your budget and what isn't.
8 Channel Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The front panel looks complex but follows a consistent logic. Here's what each section does and how to use it — from plugging in your first microphone to running a live mix.
Common Usb Mixer Mistakes to Avoid
Wrong gain, missing phantom power and monitoring through the computer instead of the desk account for most beginner problems — these are the consistent errors and their fixes.
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