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 Audio Recorder Device
An audio recorder device captures sound into files you can edit and share. Whether recording podcasts, live music, or interviews, choosing the right recorder ensures quality results without overspendi...
The Complete Guide to Audio Tape Players
Audio tape players remain essential tools for achieving the warm, characterful sound prized in professional studios. Explore tape technology, how it shapes your recordings and its contemporary applica...
Mic Stand Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A mic stand seems simple, but the choice of type and build quality affects every session — here's everything you need to know.
The Complete Guide to Audio Zoom Recorder
Audio Zoom recorders bring professional recording quality to the field. Explore handheld models, features, and tips for choosing the right Zoom recorder for music, podcasts, or documentaries.
Common Mic Stand Mistakes to Avoid
Most mic stand problems trace back to the same handful of avoidable mistakes — here's what to watch out for and how to fix it.
Acoustic Guitar Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to choosing an acoustic guitar microphone, covering microphone types, key specifications, positioning and how to match the right model to your needs.
Audio Interface Zoom: A Complete Guide
Zoom offers audio interfaces and standalone recorders for every budget and use case—from portable two-input models to eight-channel professional systems. Learn which Zoom audio interface fits your wor...
3 Inch Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing 3 inch studio monitors requires understanding their strengths in midrange accuracy and weaknesses in bass extension. This buying guide helps you determine if compact monitors suit your needs...
The Best Monitor Stands for the Money
These monitor stands offer the best combination of isolation, stability, and build quality at each budget level, from desktop decoupling through professional floor-standing designs.
Common Presonus Eris 3.5 Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with these monitors come from placement errors and unrealistic expectations. Identifying and correcting them early produces a much more useful reference listening environment.
The Complete Guide to Extended Headphone Cable
An extended headphone cable extends your monitoring freedom in recording studios, rehearsals and live sound setups. Discover what makes a quality cable and how to choose the right length.
The Ultimate Guide to Hartke Bass Guitar Amp
Hartke bass amplifiers deliver articulate, punchy tone and proven reliability at accessible prices, trusted by working musicians and session players worldwide.
Arc Studio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Discover what to look for when purchasing Arc Studio equipment. Our guide covers hardware tiers, interface quality, latency performance, budget considerations, and practical pitfalls to avoid.
Portable Recorder for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a portable recorder doesn't require technical expertise or a huge budget. This beginner's guide covers everything you need to know to confidently purchase and use your first recorder.
Lewitt Mics: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Know what to look for when buying LEWITT mics. Understand key specifications, price tiers, and what to check before committing to a microphone purchase.
Solid State Logic Interface for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An SSL interface might sound professional and intimidating, but it's actually simple to set up and use. Here's everything a beginner needs to know to start recording with one.
Zoom Mics for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to Zoom microphones? Start here. This beginner-friendly guide covers basic setup, your first recording, microphone positioning, avoiding common mistakes, and the simplest path to professional-qual...
The Ultimate Guide to Presonus Monitor Station V2 Desktop Studio Control Center
Desktop studio monitors deliver accurate, neutral audio essential for reliable mixing and recording. This guide covers selection, placement and room optimisation.
The Complete Guide to Case Mic
Quality microphone cases protect valuable audio equipment during transport and storage. From soft pouches to hard flight cases, discover which case solution suits your recording or performing needs.
Small Diaphragm Condenser: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right small diaphragm condenser requires understanding the specifications that matter and the real-world performance factors that make a difference. This buying guide covers everything yo...
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.
The Complete Guide to Portable Guitar Amps
Portable guitar amplifiers deliver genuine tone in lightweight, transportable formats. Discover the types available, key specifications, and how to choose the right portable amp for your playing style...
Headphone Yamaha for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A welcoming guide to Yamaha studio headphones for recording beginners. Discover what makes studio headphones different, how to use them correctly, and common mistakes to avoid.
The Best Monitor Speakers for the Money
A practical guide to finding the best monitor speakers for your budget and studio size.
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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.
