Full Reviews Index
Shure Beta 98 D/S Microphone Review
Recording drums -- and mixing live drums -- is always a challenge, but with great tools, it becomes a lot easier! The Shure Beta 98 D/S is a fantastic microphone for toms, snare, and anything else you can clamp it to!
Ultimate Ears UE-11 Pro Custom Monitor Earphone
A full review (including comparisons to the UE-10) of the Ultimate Ears UE-11 Pro, a custom-fit, quad-driver earphone monitor suitable for both professional musicians and the most discerning of audiophiles.
Review: ACS T2 Custom Monitor Earphones
A full review of the fantastic ACS T2 monitor earphones, designed primarily with stage performers in mind. Made of full silicone, the T2 is one of the most comfortable custom-fit products on the market, bringing stellar sound quality into a small, comfortable package.
LiveWires Dual-Driver Custom Monitors
The LiveWires Dual Driver Monitors are a unique product aimed at working musicians: a high fidelity, dual-driver custom-fitted in-ear monitor, well within financial reach of anyone paying their dues in the recording industry, as well as aspiring audiophiles looking to move to hi-fi monitors. Check out this full review!
Audio-Technica AT4022 Review
Audio-Technica has long been considered a top choice for working musicians and audio engineers, with high-quality products offered at reasonable prices. The brand new AT4022 continues this trend -- offering precise performance at an affordable price. Check out this full review of this great microphone.
Heil Sound PR-40 Dynamic Microphone
The Heil PR-40 is one of the first microphones I've tried in a long time that could quality for the title of "secret weapon"! The PR40 is a spectacular microphone on studio vocals, kick drum, bass amp, and any other source where articulation and solid low-end are in demand. Priced competitively, the PR-40 is a fantastic microphone; check out this mic reviewed at About.com!
Heil Sound PR-30 Dynamic Microphone
The Heil PR30 is a very unique microphone; it represents a new way of thinking about dynamic microphone technology, backed by the experience of one of live sound's greatest innovators, Bob Heil. The PR-30 is an ideal microphone for guitars and vocals -- and, surprisingly, one of the finest drum overhead mics I've ever used. Check out this full review on About.com!
Future Sonics Atrio Earphones Version 2
A review of the new version 2 of the Future Sonics Atrio M5 and M8 professional in-ear earphones, utilizing Future Sonics' outstanding sound signature for use in personal listening and stage monitoring.
Future Sonics SofterWear Custom-Fit Sleeves
About.com's Joe Shambro reviews the updated custom-fit SofterWear sleeves for the Future Sonics Atrio Series earphones, an affordable way to add the comfort and durability of custom-fit to the super-affordable yet high quality Atrio Series earphones, updated summer 2008.
Review: Shanghai ShuaiYin Electronics SYC-100
As inexpensive condenser microphones become even more inexpensive, the quality level continues to rise. Check out this review of the latest entry from Shanghai ShuaiYin Electronics, a popular OEM manufacturer of condenser microphones.
Maxtor OneTouch III Turbo Edition Backup Drive
Review of the Maxtor OneTouch III Turbo Edition external backup hard drive, which connects to your Windows or Mac OS machine through USB 2.0, FireWire 400 or FireWire 800.
Zoom H4 Portable Recorder
With impressive sound quality and ultra-portable design, the Zoom H4 is a remarkable portable recorder. In this review, we take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of this affordable entry into the portable recording world.
Samson CO1U & CO3U USB Condenser Microphones
Yes, it really is that easy! Plug these condenser microphones into a USB port, open your sound recording software, and you're all set to go. Check out our review of the Samson C01U and C03U microphones, fantastic choices for recording anything you need.
Korg K25 USB MIDI Keyboard
A review of the Korg K25, a $99, 25-key, USB MIDI Controller Keyboard, useful for home studios and stage performance, reviewed by About.com's Joe Shambro.