Accessories / Gadgets

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

Paul White investigates this passive, eight-point balanced patchbay.

Hugh Robjohns checks out a wooden-faced master clock made by Dutch engineers Grimm Audio.

At last, the quest to recreate the classic single-coil tone — but without the noise — appears to be over.

Hugh Robjohns gets to grips with a cable tester from Studiospares that offers great value for money.

Do these closed‑back cans from German company Ultrasone have what it takes to compete with established studio models?

DI boxes may have a simple function to perform — transforming impedance and changing or matching levels — but there are...

Rycote's resilient plastic lyre suspension system quickly established itself as a 'better mousetrap' microphone...

Hugh Robjohns checks out a mic kit from Rycote designed to accompany the USM (reviewed in SOS in March 2010) and USM-L microphones.

James Dunkley gets a shiver down his spine whilst testing the Radial Tonebone 'Bones' London Distortion Pedal.

Paul White checks out a new addition for your Fender Strat.

Stacked humbucker pickups designed to replace standard single-coil pickups are nothing new, but most simply strive to deliver a single-coil tone while offering the noise-suppression ability of a humbucker.

Dave Lockwood delights in changing colours as he tests out this multi-port adaptable power supply from T-Rex.

Isn't it refreshing when a manufacturer cuts out the frills and just delivers something that's robust and quietly gets on with the job, leaving you free to focus on more important things? Matt Houghton investigates the latest offering from DAV Electronics.

The classic nightmare scenario for anyone involved in setting up microphones, whether for a studio or location recording or...

An electric guitar's tone is complex, but something that contributes to it is the electrical loading on the pickups. Guitars...

A good mic stand isnt the most glamorous addition to a studio, but its certainly a worthwhile investment.

Isolating your guitar cabinet allows you to crank up your amp on recording sessions — but without deafening the neighbours!

Graphtech's ResoMax NVS Bridge is available in a range of sizes to fit the majority of Gibson SG and Les Paul guitars (as well...