Sound Engineering
Everything published on Viyolens under Sound Engineering — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Rackmount Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A rackmount mixer looks different from traditional consoles, but the mixing principles are identical. This guide demystifies rackmount mixers for nervous beginners.
Stage Monitoring for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Managing stage monitors for the first time? This beginner's guide covers setup basics, feedback prevention, common mistakes, and performer communication.
Xlr Snake for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An XLR snake can look intimidating at first glance. Learn exactly how they work, why they're simpler than you think, and how to use one with confidence.
The Complete Guide to Mixer Mixing Console
A mixing console combines multiple audio inputs, processes and balances them, and routes the result to your audience. Master the fundamentals of audio mixing.
Common Allen and Heath Mistakes to Avoid
Most desk problems aren't the desk's fault. Here are the buying and setup mistakes I see most with Allen & Heath gear, and how to avoid every one.
The Complete Guide to 4 Channel Mixing Desk
A 4 channel mixing desk is the practical choice for small venues, travelling performers, and portable studio work. Learn what makes these compact mixers invaluable.
Condenser Microphone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The condenser microphone is the gold standard of studio recording—sensitive, transparent and built on elegant electrostatic science. Here's how they work, what specs matter, and why studios everywhere...
Passive Di Box for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A passive DI box converts your instrument's signal to line level for mixing consoles. This beginner's guide covers setup, troubleshooting, and when you need one.
The Complete Guide to Digital Mixing Consoles
Digital mixing consoles offer recall, flexibility, and integrated effects impossible with analogue gear. Master their features to elevate your recording and live sound capabilities.
Live Mixing Console for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learning the fundamentals of live mixing consoles is far more accessible than intimidating console layouts initially suggest.
Speaker Stage for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first encounter with speaker stage systems can feel intimidating. This beginner guide strips away unnecessary complexity and walks you through practical first steps building confidence.
4 Channel Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The right mixer format depends on your signal sources, not the channel count. Live sound, DJ performance, USB recording and line mixing all use four channels differently, and buying the wrong type is...
Bass Drum Mics for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Miking bass drums doesn't have to be intimidating. This beginner's guide covers microphone placement, positioning techniques, common mistakes, and how to achieve professional results.
The Complete Guide to Digital Mixer Audio
A digital mixer audio console combines mixing, routing and effects processing into one interface. Master this essential tool for live sound, studios and venues.
Common Tom Drum Mistakes to Avoid
From over-damping to ignoring the resonant head, here are the tom drum mistakes a sound engineer hears most often, and how to fix each one.
Analog Mixing Console for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An analog mixing console looks complex at first, but it operates on simple principles. This beginner's guide walks you through the essentials: gain, faders, and basic EQ. Start mixing real tracks quic...
Common Rack Mixer Mistakes to Avoid
Most rack mixer problems trace back to a small number of consistent habits. Fixing them is straightforward once you know what they are.
The Complete Guide to Mixer Audio Mic
Audio mixers and microphones are essential for professional recording, live performance and podcasting. Understand how they work together, proper gain staging techniques and selecting the right equipm...
The Ultimate Guide to Mixer Xr18 Behringer
Behringer mixers have democratised audio mixing, making professional-quality equipment accessible to everyone. Whether you’re setting up a home studio, managing live sound, or producing content, a Beh...
The Complete Guide to Sennheiser Wireless Mic
Sennheiser wireless microphones set the standard for professional live and broadcast applications. Discover the systems, features and setup practices that make Sennheiser trusted by touring profession...
Common 4 Channel Mixer Mistakes to Avoid
Most mixer problems come down to six recurring errors: wrong gain setting, wrong input type, phantom power risks, USB multitrack misunderstanding, overused effects and ignoring output balance. This gu...
Rackmount Audio Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Rackmount audio mixers serve professional studios and venues. This guide helps you identify your actual requirements and select equipment matching your application without overspending.
Powered Audio Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting a powered audio mixer requires understanding wattage, channel count, build quality, and whether integrated amplification suits your venue. This guide covers specifications, price tiers, and...
The Complete Guide to In Ear Monitoring System
An in-ear monitoring system delivers personalised audio mixes directly to performers, revolutionising live sound with wireless freedom and professional control.
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Allen and Heath
Allen and Heath is a respected live sound brand offering reliable mixers and audio control for gigs, venues and installa...
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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.
Behringer Mixer
Practical mixing solutions for live sound, rehearsal rooms, studios and streaming setups with flexible routing and contr...
Condenser Microphone
Detailed studio microphone for vocals, instruments and high-quality recording across many sources.
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Gate Plugin
A gate plugin reduces noise and spill, helping drums, vocals and guitars sound tighter and cleaner.
In Ear Monitors
Secure, isolated earphones for accurate personal monitoring in the studio, rehearsal room or on stage.
Mackie Mixer
Mackie mixers for reliable, easy-to-use mixing in rehearsal, live sound, streaming and recording.
Tom Drum
Shop tom drum options to replace, expand or fine-tune the voice of your acoustic kit.
