Accessories / Gadgets

Although perhaps not as immediately apparent as an out-of-tune guitar or piano, a badly tuned drum kit can make otherwise...

Exactly what sets a mic stand apart from the crowd?

The burgeoning numbers of boutique pedal builders and the availability of Velcro probably means that, despite the availability...

Although hum-cancelling single-coil pickups can be effective, even the best of them will change the guitar’s sound — but this system gets rid of the hum whilst allowing you to keep your original pickups.

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Microphones detect the imperceptible movement of air caused by passing sound waves, but the mic is unable to distinguish...

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Hugh Robjohns looks at this adaptor that can turn any 19-21 mm diameter microphone into a boundary mic, whilst also offering stability and protection.

Not all DI applications require the electrical isolation offered by a transformer, and Orchid’s designs offer superb performance at low prices.

Paul White examines this pedal from Peterson that is suitable for live tuning and tuning in the studio, as well as offering custom settings.

Hugh Robjohns scrutinises this phantom power supply from Canford Audio.

We take a look at this microphone accessory that promises "No more pops!!!".

Probably everyone has suffered from ground-loop hum problems at one time or another — transformer isolators like the ART DTI can help eliminate these problems.

If you want to connect your USB keyboard to your MIDI gear without a computer, this little box might fit the bill...

A decent DI box is a must-have in everyone's recording toolkit, and Hugh Robjohns weighs up this offering from Raindirk.

Schertler’s Unico portable acoustic amplifier is something of a stand-alone PA in disguise.

Paul White puts these guitar pickups from Kinman through their paces.

Hugh Robjohns checks out this new speaker stand from Zaor.

Graph Tech show us that MIDI pickups and guitar synthesis needn’t be solely the preserve of the electric guitarist.

Ardán Audio have filed no fewer than 28 patent claims on the design of their unique and highly engineered EVP M1 monitor stands. We find out whether the appliance of science has paid off...

Paul White looks at this simple valve amp which comes with one 12AXL dual-triode preamp and an EL84 providing the output stage.