Why the valve gave way to the transistor. And why some people still don't believe it.

Replacements, recommendations and quality.

The sort you don’t want — noisy, howlround stuff — and how to stop it

In the last part of Ben Duncan's series, he examines the acoustic properties on Live End/Dead End studios.

Leads & Wires

Find out about the rubber on the outside, the wire on the inside, the music goes round and round...

Ben Duncan delves even further into the wires that connect it all together.

Data Protection

If you work with computers, consider getting yourself some protection - before it's too late. Ben Duncan discusses damage limitation and risk management in the world of hi-tech recording...

Power amp giant test

Austin Armstrong, BSS, C-Audio, MHA Chameleon, and RCF battle it out

Live sound levels

Keeping the law enforcers sweet

Criminal Justice Bill

Lessons in law for ravers

Sampler test

Three big names, but which one’s the best?

Part wall

More DIY acoustics