Schoeps MK5G - "Schoeps mics -- always the right choice"
You simply can't go wrong with Schoeps microphones, and their long history in the film and recording industry is fascinating. They have extremely low self-noise levels, very low distortion, and super…
Alto Professional Q - "Easy to handle"
I use this to EQ my guitar both live and studio. And it has worked beautifully! Have not found any good information about this product on the internet. Don´t know what the main use is for this ,but…
KRK VXT8 - "Exactly what I was looking for"
I'm using these speakers in my Home Studio, where I produce electronic music. What I was looking for were monitors I could produce basses with. I used to make them with headphones because my old spea…
Zoom H6 - "H6 is perfect EXCEPT it doesn't allow overdub with onboard mic/capsule"
Having owned the Zoom H4n a few years ago, the H6 is like revisiting an old friend that had lost weight, got in shape and stopped cussing all the time. The interface is really sleek, easy to get t…
Behringer Xenyx Q502USB - "Excellent value, fairly clear audio, easy to use"
I specifically bought this mixer as a stopgap between owning a Mackie 1604 VLZ board and a replacement. I also used, for a while, the Alesis Multi Mix 6, and the Xenyx 10 channel. Despite not havi…
TC Electronic Level Pilot - "Simple install-insert between the loudspeakers"
A simple but very helpful tool for passive, balanced levelling of any analogue stereo monitor step. Simply install/insert between the existing loudspeaker wiring and then you are ready to go. Nice …
Sony MZ-R55 - "17 years of reliable service."
I bought this item on a whim to do digital, two track recording from the main outs on my new Mackie 1604VLZPro, around 1998 or 1999. It was five hundred dollars at the time, and very small. I ima…
Soundcraft EPM6 - "Soundcraft EPM6 Mixer"
I've had this mixer since I decided to start taking my production seriously. It is a simple, cheap, surprisingly functional home mixing board. The board has 6 mono inputs/faders with an XLR, channel…
The T.bone SCT800 - "A great mic that does it job well"
The folks over at T-Bone have truly provided users with the ability to get some awesome sound at a fraction of the cost. I'm going to go ahead and show all my cards and fully disclose that I am not a…
TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2 - "Rediscover Voicelive 2 with SmartVL2"
I love this footswitch for the quality of the effects and harmony. It is a complete pedal to the singer. I use it for live gigs with my rock band and also as sound card to play or record on my compu…
CAD Equitek E100S - "The Workhorse"
Overview Working on a home studio budget comes with its own set of challenges and limitations. When resources are limited, versatility and functionality are essential in equipment choices. When yo…
JBL LSR305 - "Small, but Mighty"
At a Glance With the massive expansion of home studios in the past decade, there has also come a massive expansion of products for home studios. One essential ingredient to a delicious home studio…
Sennheiser e 609 silver - "Very versatile addition to a beginner's studio"
The Sennheiser e609 is advertised chiefly as an instrument mic, and at that it excels. As advertised in its description, its shape makes it excellent for miking not only guitar cabs but also various…
L.R. Baggs Para Acoustic D.I. - "One of the best acoustic guitar preamps, hands down."
Overview I purchased the L.R. Baggs Para Acoustic DI to make my $200 acoustic guitar sound like an $2000 acoustic guitar in live sound applications, and it gets the job done. I choose this particu…
Art Tube MP/C Project - "I do like this little tube pre amp "
I bought a little ART pre amp to get a bit more control over the interface to the PA system. It does a great job. I was recording to Garage Band with my Mustang II amp and playing my Les Paul. The no…
