Recording
Everything published on Viyolens under Recording — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Yamaha Studio Monitors Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Yamaha's studio monitor range has a long history in professional recording. Here is what makes the HS series distinctive and how to approach it.
The Ultimate Guide to Closed Back Headphones
Sealed ear cups make closed-back headphones the standard choice for tracking, monitoring and mobile production — here is what you need to know.
Closed Back Headphones: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The practical guide to buying sealed studio headphones — what impedance means, which models lead in current reviews, and how to match them to your setup.
Common Closed Back Headphones Mistakes to Avoid
The most common errors when buying and using sealed studio headphones — from impedance mismatch to relying on subjective reviews alone — explained with practical fixes.
Drum Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner's guide to drum microphone recording: starting with overheads and a kick mic, positioning techniques, gain settings and what to expect from your first session.
Common Yamaha Studio Monitors Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems with HS monitors come from setup and usage errors rather than hardware. Here are the mistakes worth understanding before they become problems.
The Best Yamaha Studio Monitors for the Money
A practical guide to which HS model delivers the best value at each budget level, and what you gain as you spend more.
Closed Back Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A practical introduction to sealed studio headphones — what the specifications mean, which beginner-friendly models are worth knowing, and how to get started.
Common Drum Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
Six common mistakes in drum microphone recording: overdriven preamps, phase cancellation, kick mic positioning, damping, mic type selection and noise checks.
Yamaha Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Which HS model fits your room, your budget and your music? A practical guide to the specifications, placement requirements and connection options.
Drum Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A buyer's guide to the drum microphone: kick drum, snare, tom and overhead positions, recommended models at each position and complete drum kit packages reviewed.
Drum Microphone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A complete guide to the drum microphone: high-SPL requirements, dynamic vs condenser types, close-mic and overhead techniques and dedicated microphone kits.
Yamaha Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting accurate results from HS monitors requires more than connecting them. This guide covers placement, calibration and the monitoring habits that make the difference.
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Closed Back Headphones
<h2>Isolation for recording sessions</h2><p>Closed back headphones are a staple for tracking because they help reduce bl...
Drum Microphone
<h2>Purpose-built for drums</h2><p>A drum microphone is designed to handle high sound pressure and capture the impact, a...
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Yamaha Studio Monitors
<h2>Yamaha studio monitors for recording and mixing</h2><p>Yamaha studio monitors are widely used by musicians, engineer...
