Mixer Knobs

What a confusing bank of knobs, switches and dials on that mixer, eh? We sort them all out. S'easy

Cassette Deck

It is easy to be fooled by their diminutive stature, but these tiny monitors pack one helluva sonic punch. Paul Gilby was on the receiving end.

8:4:2 mixer

The ergonomics of the small mixer redefined

Choosing Mixers For Live Sound

All mixers are fundamentally the same, aren't they? Dave Lockwood explains the differences between mixers designed for studio and stage.

Studio Monitors

Choosing studio monitors on a tight budget can be a demoralising experience - unless you're wise to JBL's new Control 1 Plus and its bass-driving partner. Nigel Lord takes control.

Tannoy PBM 6.5 Near-Field Monitors

8 Channel Mixer

A little lateral thinking from Paul White reveals new and better ways of getting signals to and from tape.

If there are two sides to an argument, you can bet that Ben Duncan will be on the other one. Can the graphic equaliser survive after this?

more tips towards better stage monitoring

Looking at Mixers

16/8/2 mixer review

Spaceward Studios, Cambridge.

Spirit Folio Rac Pac

Rackable, stackable mixer

With a little thought and a few 'tricks of the trade', it is possible to produce top quality recordings at home. David Mellor explains how.

Better Recording

An A-Z of stuff that'll help you to get better sounds

Over a 25 year period, Tom Hidley has designed and built more than 400 of the world's top recording studios. Recognised as an undisputed 'master' of his craft, his acoustic design concepts have changed the face of studios and the music that is made within their walls. In a rare interview, he talks openly about his design philosophy and his most current 'ground-breaking' project to Paul Gilby.

The underlying concepts of multitrack recording are explained from the bottom up.

Transmission Line Monitor