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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.

M-Audio Keystation Mk3 review: Simple, no-fuss controllers

M-Audio’s Keystation range provides some of the best-selling MIDI keyboard controllers on the market.

The success of the Keystation range is primarily thanks to three defining characteristics: simple, reliable, and budget-friendly. You can go for 88, 61, or 49 keys, and there’s even a much smaller 32 mini-keys version.

Aston Element review: High-pass filter saves the day

In this review, I’ll be testing Aston’s Element, which is an active moving-coil microphone.

Aston Microphones are well-known for their unique and innovative designs and high-quality microphones, so let’s take a closer look to see how this microphone stands up against the company’s reputation.

Audio-Technica AT2020 review: My favorite cheap condenser

In this review, I’ll be taking a look at Audio-Technica’s AT2020 medium-diaphragm condenser microphone. As far as budget options are concerned, this is one of the better choices you can make. So without further ado, let’s get into it.