Recording Equipment
Everything published on Viyolens under Recording Equipment — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Rackmount Audio Mixer
Rackmount audio mixers provide professional signal routing in compact 19-inch rack format. Essential for live venues, studios and broadcast facilities.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Guitar Effects
Acoustic guitar effects unlock creative possibilities when used purposefully. This guide covers effect types, techniques and how to integrate effects authentically into your playing.
The Complete Guide to Behringer Audio Compressor
Behringer compressors deliver affordable dynamic processing for home studios and learning musicians, making essential compression technology accessible to all budgets.
The Complete Guide to Microphone Boom Mic
Boom microphones offer positioning flexibility essential for professional audio recording. Discover different boom types, understand key features, learn positioning techniques, and invest in the right...
A Guide to Behringer X32 Mixing Console
A mixing console organises and blends multiple audio sources into a final mix. Discover the fundamentals of mixing consoles and how to use one effectively.
4 Track Tape Machine: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Four tracks force creative decision-making and often lead to tighter recordings. This guide covers hardware vs. software, price tiers, and what to check.
Earthworks Mics: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Earthworks mics are professional-grade and expensive. This buying guide explains what you're paying for, which model suits your needs, and whether they're worth the investment.
The Complete Guide to Yamaha Guitar Amplifiers
Yamaha guitar amplifiers combine affordability, reliability, and honest tone—ideal for beginners through touring professionals.
Audio Technica With Mic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Audio Technica offers quality microphones across price points. This guide explains microphone types, critical specifications, and how to select the right model for your recording or performance needs.
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Direct Box
A bass guitar direct box converts your amplifier's output into a balanced microphone-level signal, capturing your tone cleanly for mixing consoles and recording rigs.
Audio Mixer Rack: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Your complete guide to purchasing an audio mixer rack. Understand specifications, identify your real needs, and make an informed choice that delivers value for years.
Behringer Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide
If you're looking to upgrade your home studio, choosing the right Behringer interface requires evaluating technical specifications that actually matter for your work. Our buying guide walks you throug...
Microphone Boom Arm: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A microphone boom arm transforms your recording setup from awkward to professional. This buying guide covers weight capacity, arm extension, build quality, and how to choose one that will serve reliab...
The Complete Guide to Line 6 Pedal
Line 6 pedals deliver professional-quality digital effects, amp simulations and comprehensive sound processing in portable formats. Perfect for gigging and recording musicians.
The Complete Guide to Di Guitar Box
A DI guitar box converts your guitar signal for professional audio equipment, enabling quality recording and live performance. Discover how DI boxes work and how to integrate one into your setup.
Summing Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A summing mixer combines multiple audio signals into a single output for recording or mixing. This beginner guide covers whether you need one, how they work, and when to invest.
Everything You Need to Know About Tape Echo Delay Pedal
A tape delay pedal brings authentic vintage tape echo character to your pedalboard, adding warmth and musicality through genuine tape technology or sophisticated modelling.
The Complete Guide to Zoom Mics
Zoom microphones deliver professional audio quality across podcasting, video production and field recording. This guide covers Zoom's product range and how to select the right mic for your needs.
Lapel Wireless Mic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A lapel wireless mic gives you freedom to move and speak naturally while recording clear audio. This beginner guide shows you how to set up, position, and use a lapel wireless mic with confidence.
The Complete Guide to Good Vocal Mics
Learn to select the best vocal microphones for your voice and recording environment. Explore microphone types, specifications, and professional recording techniques.
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...
Mic Guitar Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a microphone to mic your guitar amp matters more than you think. This guide explains which microphone types work, how positioning affects tone, and how to make the right choice.
The Complete Guide to Adam Speakers
Adam speakers deliver precision studio monitoring trusted by professional recording engineers. Explore how these accurate reference monitors transform your mixing and mastering workflow.
The Ultimate Guide to Di Box for Guitar and Bass
A bass DI box ensures clean, consistent signal from your instrument to mixing consoles. Whether live or in the studio, discover how a quality DI box solves impedance problems, eliminates hum and deliv...
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Audio Interface
Audio interfaces connect mics, instruments and monitors to your computer for recording, playback and mixing.
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Bass DI Box
Bass DI boxes send a clean signal to desks or interfaces, making them essential for live and studio use.
Electro Acoustic Ukulele
Electro acoustic ukuleles offer easy playability, natural tone and convenient amplification for live and studio use.
Hartke Bass Amp
Bass amplifiers known for punchy low end, clear definition and dependable performance in rehearsal, studio and live use.
Mic Stand
Shop mic stands for stable microphone placement in recording sessions, rehearsals and live performance.
Monitor Speakers
Choose monitor speakers for accurate playback, mixing and editing in home studios and professional rooms.
Monitor Stands
Place studio speakers at the right height and reduce resonance with sturdy monitor stands.
Tape Delay Pedal
Tape delay pedals add warm vintage echo, rhythmic repeats and spacious character for UK guitarists and producers.