Studio Recording
Everything published on Viyolens under Studio Recording — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Patchbay Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A routing panel turns a fixed-wired studio into a flexible signal system — this explains how normalling works, the main connector formats, and what a well-designed setup looks like.
Zoom Recorder Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A pocket-sized field recorder that changed how musicians and filmmakers capture sound. Here's what the range actually covers.
Shock Mount for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A shock mount isolates your microphone from stand vibration — this beginner's guide covers what to buy, how to set it up correctly and what goes wrong.
Microphone For Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right microphone for amp recording shapes your captured tone dramatically. This guide covers microphone types, specifications, price tiers, and what to avoid when selecting a microphone f...
The Ultimate Guide to Small Diaphragm Condenser Mic
Small diaphragm condenser microphones are the studio workhorse for capturing drums, acoustic instruments and orchestral recordings with pristine clarity and fast transient response.
How to Set Up and Use Kick Drum Mic
Boundary Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A boundary microphone looks nothing like a standard mic and behaves very differently — but once you understand the placement logic, it makes complete sense. Here's where beginners should start.
Microphone Stand Explained: Features, Types and Tips
What a microphone stand actually does, the main types available, and the specs worth checking before you buy one.
Zoom Recorder: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The decisions that actually matter, in the order that actually matters, so you end up with the right box rather than just the priciest one.
Everything You Need to Know About Ribbon Microphone
A ribbon microphone uses a thin strip of aluminium suspended in a magnetic field — the ribbon itself is both the diaphragm and the conductor. One elegant idea, a century of studio use.
Motu M2 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A plain-English introduction to the MOTU M2 for first-time interface users — what it does, how it works and how to get started.
Focusrite Control: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Focusrite Control is powerful but not essential for everyone. This buying guide covers when it's worth the extra cost, specs to check, and what interfaces include it.
Warm Audio: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Learn which Warm Audio microphone suits your needs, understand key specifications, navigate price tiers, and avoid purchasing mistakes.
How to Set Up and Use Rode Nt Usb Microphone
A complete step-by-step setup guide for the Rode NT-USB — from first connection to your first properly positioned and monitored recording.
Microphone Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A friendly introduction to microphone stands for anyone setting one up for the very first time.
The Best Virtual Preamp Collections for the Money
There's no single best preamp plugin, only the best fit. Here's how the main approaches compare for different producers and budgets.
Hercules Microphone Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right Hercules microphone stand requires understanding what specs matter and which features justify the cost. This guide walks you through the key decisions.
Instrument Cable Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Understanding instrument cable specs prevents buying mistakes and makes signal chain problems much easier to troubleshoot.
Uad: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Native or DSP, Apollo or plug-ins alone, subscription or one-off: the honest, practical guide to what to check before you spend a penny on UAD.
500 Series Modules: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Selecting the right 500 series modules for your studio requires understanding gain, impedance, compression types, and power requirements. Here's everything you need to know.
Common Vocal Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
The Ultimate Guide to 8 Channel Audio Interface
An 8-channel audio interface enables simultaneous recording of multiple instruments and vocalists, essential for capturing full band performances with professional fidelity and timing coherence.
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British Drum Co Drum Kit
Acoustic drum kits designed for UK players seeking dependable build, strong tone and a versatile setup for live or studi...
Dictaphone
Record voice notes, lyric ideas and quick demos with a portable dictaphone for simple studio and mobile use.
Kick Drum
Kick drums provide the low-end pulse of the kit, with sizes and tuning options suited to everything from jazz to rock.
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Markbass Bass Amp
A Markbass bass amp delivers clear, punchy low end with portable design and reliable performance for bassists.
Marshall Headphones
Stylish everyday headphones for travel, home listening and music enjoyment.
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Mic Stand
Shop mic stands for stable microphone placement in recording sessions, rehearsals and live performance.
Monitor Stands
Place studio speakers at the right height and reduce resonance with sturdy monitor stands.
XLR Cable
Professional XLR cables for clean, balanced microphone and studio connections in home and commercial recording setups.
