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Q. What’s a good first microphone?
Can SOS recommend a good first microphone for a student studying music?
Published April 2025
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Roland V-Stage 76
Stage Keyboard
How does Roland’s V‑Stage fare against the other big red stage keyboards in town?
Published May 2025
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Stereo Microphones
Spotlight Round-up
There’s a huge array of dedicated stereo mics on the market. We round up some of the best current options.
Published May 2025
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Battery-powered PA Speakers
Spotlight Round-up
From busking to barbecues, gigging with no mains power is now an affordable reality. We check out the current options.
Published April 2025
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Xvive PX System
Personal Monitor Mixer
If controlling your own foldback mix appeals but you’d rather not invest in a digital setup, the PX System might be just what you need.
Published March 2025
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Q. How should I connect one mixer’s stereo line output to another’s inputs?
Are mixers smart enough to know when a signal coming into the XLR is at line level and to adjust accordingly?
Published February 2025
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Audient iD48
USB Audio Interface
Audient’s iD48 makes it easier than ever to integrate outboard into a computer‑based recording setup.
Published April 2025
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PreSonus Quantum HD8
USB Audio Interface
With their latest Quantum interface range, PreSonus have swapped Thunderbolt for USB. Do they still maintain the same advantages?
Published April 2025
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Mackie ShowBox
Portable PA System
Mackie’s new all‑in‑one battery‑powered PA rig puts the controls right where you need them.
Published April 2025
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Boss VE-22 Vocal Performer
Vocal Effects Pedal
If you’re a solo performer who needs to control vocal harmonies and effects on stage, could this little box be all you need?
Published April 2025
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Xvive’s More You interface & monitoring system
The latest addition to the Xvive line-up is a compact and convenient system that combines a USB audio interface with a personal monitoring mixer system for up to eight users.
Published 5/2/25
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Barefaced Activier
Guitar Amplifier
Speaker‑cab innovators Barefaced add a dedicated power amp option to their full‑range speaker designs.
Published April 2025
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SoundGas 636P2
Stereo Preamplifier
This modern take on a vintage germanium preamp offers bucketloads of character.
Published April 2025
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Shure MV7i
USB Microphone & Audio Interface
Shure’s latest USB mic features a built‑in audio interface.
Published March 2025
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Alto reveal TX4 Series PA speakers
Alto have announced the launch of a new range of powered loudspeakers that promise to combine premium audio performance with unmatched versatility.
Published 24/2/25
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Gainlab Audio GLA-OC1 Governor
Valve Optical Compressor
This clever dual‑channel, dual‑slope optical compressor is different from the rest...
Published April 2025
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Looptrotter Modular Console
500-series Mixer
We take a look at what has to be one of the most configurable analogue consoles out there.
Published April 2025
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HLabs CS169
Analogue Channel Strip
Having studied the sturdy Studer 169 console, French company HLabs decided its classy combination of mic pre and EQ deserved a place in modern studios.
Published March 2025
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Two notes to launch Torpedo Reload II
Featuring twin-channel operation, selectable multi-impedance compatibility and true continuous attenuation, the Torpedo Reload II is said to be Two notes’ most advanced load box to date.
Published 20/2/25