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Studio equipment reviews

Whether you’re building a home setup or fine-tuning a professional workspace, choosing the right equipment makes all the difference. Here at Higher Hz, we’ve tested a wide range of products to help you make informed decisions.

To start, check out our top picks for the best audio interfaces, the best studio monitors, and the best studio headphones – including both high-end models and budget-friendly options.

Barefoot Footprint02 review: Detailed, focused, and natural

Barefoot, while not necessarily a household name in terms of audio, has a knack for delivering amazingly high-quality monitoring experiences. The Footprint02 are perhaps the company’s most affordable monitors to date. Let’s take a closer look to see what they have to offer.

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x review: Best $50 studio headphones

In this review, I’ll be having a look at the ATH-M20x, the budget option in Audio-Technica’s most popular line of headphones. Besides seeing if they’re worth the expense, I’ll also be comparing them to a few competitors.

Universal Audio Volt 276 review: Good, but not perfect

In this article, I’ll be reviewing Universal Audio’s Volt 276 audio interface. The company has been renowned for its contributions to audio technology, so with any new release, expectations run high. Let’s see if the Volt 276 can hold its own.

Retro Instruments 176 review: One-of-a-kind piece of gear

The UA 176 is perhaps one of, if not the most highly sought-after compressors of all time. Simply finding one is an extremely difficult task on its own, and even then, trying to buy one for any less than $20,000 is just about next to impossible.

Enter the Retro Instruments 176, which is an attempt to not only bring this coveted tech to the masses, but to expound upon and heighten its capabilities.

The 5 best budget condenser and dynamic microphones for $100

For beginners interested in the art of recording, finding a reliable point of entry can be a bit daunting. Especially now, seeing that the market is completely oversaturated with low-budget condenser and dynamic microphones, some of which are great and some of them not.