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The performance of Samson's new project-studio speakers shifts up a gear courtesy of brand-new ribbon-tweeter technology.
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The performance of Samson's new project-studio speakers shifts up a gear courtesy of brand-new ribbon-tweeter technology.

Until now, if you wanted multi-channel or high-resolution audio I/O in a hot-swappable external interface, Firewire was the only way to go. Edirol's UA1000 offers an alternative, using the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 protocol that is standard on nearly all new PCs.

Power amps are rarely seen as glamorous, but remain a vital part of the audio chain. Martin Walker tries out a well-specified model from Hafler.

Paul White tries out a JoeMeek product that, for once, isn't entirely green — but finds there's still a lot for the competition to envy.

The B1 may seem like just another cheap Chinese mic, but it punches well above its league.


Large-diaphragm mics don't have to be bulky and unwieldy, as this compact new contender from Audix demonstrates.

We check out Tannoy's contender in the low-cost active studio monitor stakes.

We take our first look at the excellent new Portico range by Rupert Neve Designs - and they don't disappoint.

This new brand by revered high-end equipment manufacturers API is much more affordable than their established lines. So there must be a catch, right?

Technology from SSLs high-end mixing consoles has been filtering down to the project studio for some time, in the form of the X-Logic and X-Rack products, but the desks themselves have remained the preserve of commercial studios. Until now...

Aimed primarily at guitarists who need audio interfacing and a keyboard, the KB37 seems to have a lot to offer for the price. We find out how it measures up.


KRK's well-known V Series has been overhauled, making these active monitors even more tempting for the home studio owner.

This small mixer provides six phantom-powered mic preamps, two aux sends, and up to 16 inputs at mixdown.

Despite its modern-looking packaging, this new unit offers a classic sound.

Paul White tries out a rather unusual effects collection from Behringer's new budget box of tricks.

TL Audio's latest additions to their popular Fat Man range are more versatile than their names suggest.

Hugh Robjohns tries out a stylish new microphone from US manufacturers Earthworks.

The Joemeek product range has recently been completely overhauled, and one of the updated units is this new half-rack recording channel. Have the designers retained what made the original products successful?