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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.
For years, Focusrite has held its spot as the forerunner of budget-level audio interfaces. The Scarlett, in particular, has reigned supreme since it hit the shelves back in 2011.
Now, Focusrite is launching the fourth generation of the beloved interface, once again aiming to keep their place at the top of the heap. Let’s take a deeper look and see what it has to offer, as well as how it contrasts with its predecessors.
Tired of using an SM58? Looking for something different? Enter the Telefunken M80, a dynamic handheld microphone.
It looks fairly similar… Maybe you could use it instead of that boring old Shure. But how does it sound? Let’s get into it.
In this review, I’ll be looking at the Neumann U 87 Ai condenser microphone. This is the updated version of the original U 87, which had its debut in 1967.
While audio production and engineering isn’t the most financially sound hobby or passion, there are plenty of options out there that are perfectly affordable. I’m going over a handful of budget-friendly audio interfaces that I consider the best in their class.
In this review, I’ll be taking a look at the Tascam DR-05X stereo handheld recorder. This is a fairly popular option for beginner field recording artists, but is it worth it? Let’s get started and find out.
Whether you’re mixing down tracks in a professional studio or setting up a small home recording environment, having a solid pair of monitors is paramount.