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It's not difficult to find a cheap wireless mic system these days, but not all have a prestigious name tag — unlike this Sennheiser true-diversity setup, their most cost-effective to date.
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It's not difficult to find a cheap wireless mic system these days, but not all have a prestigious name tag — unlike this Sennheiser true-diversity setup, their most cost-effective to date.

We test this affordable complete vocal PA you can carry from the car to the stage in one trip!


Despite the obvious attractions of portable recording systems based around laptop computers, high-quality compatible audio hardware is scarce. That looks set to change, however, now that Echo Audio have adapted their popular Mona and Layla 24 interfaces for laptop use.

These two-way active monitors provide an upfront sound suited to pop, rock or dance music, at an affordable price.

The VCS1 goes for the best of both worlds, featuring a valve for warmth and character, and solid-state technology for level control. Hugh Robjohns finds out what the combination has to offer.

This new mixer caters for those who found TL Audio's M3 too small, and the flagship VTC too big. But is the M4 just right?

Paul White studio tests the new JoeMeek VC1 and finds that nostalgia is everything it used to be.

One of the most prolific manufacturers in China has launched three new affordable capacitor mics.

After finally discovering this little mixer almost lost amongst its own packaging, Paul White puts it to work.

Despite the ever-increasing number of PC recording cards on the market, there's one particular niche that has remained unaddressed, for years. Martin Walker tries out a product that, at last, fills the gap.

Roland are hardly new to the digital piano game, and with years of experience to draw on, their new stage piano should be something rather special. Let's find out...

Updating their successful Reveal range, Tannoy have included new high-resolution tweeter technology, sophisticated room-correction EQ, and digital interfacing.

If you fancy Tascam's FW series of Firewire interfaces but don't need their control-surface features, the new FW1804 might be just what you are looking for.

Building on their US reputation, Audix mics are now available in the UK. Paul White takes a listen.

There's a new addition to Echo's well-established family of PCI recording interfaces, and it caters for recording guitarists and those mixing in surround for DVD production. Martin Walker has a date with Mona.

Eventide's new entry-level unit brings their high-end algorithms within reach of the serious home studio owner.

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

Though still a small name in the crowded UK mixer market, Phonic are gaining a reputation for building affordable desks with lots of features. Shirley Gray test-drives their latest console, a four-buss model with studio and live applications.