The MK4 Digital is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that features a USB connection. This allows you to use the microphone to record on your computer, iPad, or iPhone without needing an audio interface to do so. The microphone runs for $400 new and features primarily the same look and… Read More »MK4 Digital Review (with Guitar Samples)
The Blue Baby Bottle is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that runs for around $400 new and is described as having a warm, vintage tone. Does it live up to this description? How does it really sound? In this review, I cover the Baby Bottle in-depth by taking a look at… Read More »Blue Baby Bottle Review (with Vocal & Guitar Samples)
The Eris E44 Studio Monitors are Presonus’ answer to creating the perfect sweet spot when it comes to mixing music or even casual listening. The monitors have two 4.5″ speakers (and one 1.25″ tweeter) as compared to many other similar monitors that only have one. This is supposed to create… Read More »Presonus Eris E44 Studio Monitors Review
The Presonus Studio 68 is a 4-input audio interface that costs $300 new. The unit is a bit pricier than some similar interfaces by Behringer or even Presonus’ own line of Audiobox interfaces that are now discontinued. With that being said, I wanted to see how the Presonus Studio 68… Read More »Presonus Studio 68 Audio Interface Review
If you’re in need of a solid pair of over-the-ear, closed-back studio headphones that isolate well and are reasonably priced, you may be looking at three options: The Presonus HD7 Headphones priced at $50 The CAD MH300 Headphones priced at $50 The CAD MH310 Headphones priced at $70 All three are… Read More »Presonus HD7 vs. CAD MH310 vs. CAD MH300 Studio Headphones
Need an 8-input audio interface that’s built well and affordable? Then, the Behringer UMC1820 is right up your alley. After doing some searching for an affordable interface that I could use for recording and monitoring my band at live rehearsals, I can across the Behringer UMC1820. This interface has 8… Read More »Behringer UMC1820 Audio Interface Review (with Audio Samples)
I’ve had the Presonus TubePre V2 for a few weeks now and in that time, I’ve been demoing the unit and recording clips for you guys to hear the difference the unit makes when recording at home. If you’re unfamiliar, the TubePre V2 is a one-channel tube preamp which runs for… Read More »Presonus TubePre V2 Review (with Vocal & Guitar Samples)
The Weber MiniMass is a 50-watt attenuator that also doubles as a load box. I recently picked up the unit so I could record my Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 36 amp head directly into my audio interface and pair it with an impulse response on my computer. That way, I could… Read More »Weber MiniMass 50W Attenuator/Load Box Review
Recording vocals at home can be a tricky and frustrating process, especially if you’re new to home recording. Most homes aren’t built to sound great acoustically and there’s a lot of bad advice out there on how to record vocals such as how to set your gain level when recording… Read More »10 Steps to Recording Better Vocals at Home [Infographic]
Trying to decide whether to go with Reverb’s Direct Checkout or PayPal as your account’s selected payment method when selling your music gear on Reverb.com? This article will give you the low down on the two options, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and which to choose when listing your… Read More »Reverb Direct Checkout Vs. PayPal: Which is Better?
