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Explore our in-depth product reviews across all things studio. Whether you’re after the right studio equipment or music production software, we’ve tested and compared top tools to help you build the perfect setup.
If you’re looking for small desktop monitors, it can be hard to justify throwing any more than $100 or so at the cause unless you’re an insane audiophile.
If you do fall into that category, the iLoud Micro Monitors are a phenomenal choice to consider within this niche of the market. They’re compact, and while not the cheapest option, they sound far better than anybody could ever expect them to.
Universal Audio’s 6176 combines two iconic pieces of outboard gear: the 610 mic preamp and the 1176LN compressor. Individually, these models are highly sought-after, so the idea of having both in a single unit should appeal to engineers and producers everywhere.
JBL has been well-trusted as a leading audio equipment manufacturer ever since its inception in 1946. Behind the entirety of its portfolio is a dedication to science and research which lies at the heart of each of JBL’s products.
The 305P Mk2 do a good job at carrying this legacy on, and I personally think they’re one of the better options available for budget studio monitors.
Originally designed for radio broadcast monitoring, the MDR-7506 headphones have firmly held on to their status as an industry standard since they first hit the shelves in the early 90’s. Let’s see if they hold up to the acclaim.
Sontronics may be a lesser known company to some of you, but it does have some fairly reputable products. Let’s see if the Podcast Pro does anything to bolster said reputation.
Focusrite has earned quite the reputation among many over the years, having been the recipient of four Queen’s Awards for Enterprise as well as two for International Trade, and another two for Technology.
Their products are by and far some of the most popular choices for musicians and it’s not difficult to understand why – they sound great. The Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB is no exception to the rule.