Accessories / Gadgets

To accompany this month's DIY Studio Acoustics article, we look at four useful accessories.

The DI box is a crucial but often-overlooked part of many signal chains — and, as we found out, it really is worth investing in quality.

Ground loops are the bane of many people's home studios. If you're suffering, this little black box from Hall Electronic Devices offers a neat solution.

Little Labs' Redeye gets the GT once-over, while we also offer some handy tips and look at the latest ppedals from Eventide.

I have just started playing mandolin in a live band, and we're currently touring the UK. However, although my mandolin is...

I understand how to record and mix music for surround, but how do I burn an audio-only disc to share my surround mixes with others on their domestic systems?

• Towersonic Speaker Stands • Book: The Insider Audio Bathroom Reader by Paul D. Lehrman • Book: Understanding and Crafting the Mix: The Art of Recording by WM Moylan.

Two very handy 'accessories' come under scrutiny: PJB's Bass Buddy, a Bass Guitar Recording DI Box, and from Little Labs their STD Instrument Cable Extender.

• Kahler 2300 Series Locking Tremolos • IK Multimedia Stealthplug USB guitar interface

• Kinman No-solder Harness & Pickup Set• Haynes Fender Stratocaster Manual