Chris Corfield
Chris Corfield is a journalist with over 12 years of experience writing for some of the music world's biggest brands including Orange Amplification, MusicRadar, Guitar World, Total Guitar and Dawsons Music. Chris loves getting nerdy about everything from guitar and bass gear, to synths, microphones, DJ gear and music production hardware.
Latest articles by Chris Corfield
“In purely sonic terms the SM4 shone, capturing rich mid-range frequencies, making it an ideal choice for vocals and acoustic instruments”: Shure SM4 review
By Chris Corfield published
Is Shure’s new home studio mic the secret to achieving simple, mix-ready sound?
Best MIDI keyboards 2024: Mac, PC and iOS keyboards for players, composers and producers
By Andy Jones last updated
Our expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio
Best studio monitor stands 2024: Optimise your home studio
By Chris Corfield last updated
Everything you need to know about studio monitor stands and why you need them in your recording studio
Best electric guitars under $1,000/£1,000 in 2024: find your next guitar under a grand
By Chris Corfield last updated
Find a great sub $1,000/£1,000 electric guitar for playing rock, metal, blues and beyond
“One of the most versatile, feature-laden mics for podcasting”: Shure MV7+ review
By Chris Corfield published
Shure’s latest is an evolution, if not a revolution, in premium podcasting mics
Best acoustic guitar for beginners 2024: Strum your first chords with our choice of beginner acoustic guitars
By Chris Corfield last updated
Start playing today with beginner acoustics from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Martin and more – hand-picked by experts
Best budget laptops for music production 2024: cheap laptops for home recording and mobile music makers
By Chris Corfield last updated
We've got the latest laptops on test that will not only enable you to make music anywhere, but do it without spending a fortune – our top picks start at just $/£300
Best travel guitars 2024: Top acoustic and electric guitars for musicians on the go
By Chris Corfield last updated
Out top picks for practicing your guitar on the move, wherever the road takes you
Audient iD4 MKII vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: Which should you choose?
By Chris Corfield published
Can't decide which interface to buy? We put two of the very best head to head
Best podcast headphones 2024: An essential tool for your podcast rig
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our pick of closed-back, wired headphones will help you up your podcasting game in no time
Best podcast mixers 2024: The central hub of your podcasting setup
By Chris Corfield last updated
Find the ideal mixer for podcasting with our top picks from Rode, Yamaha, PreSonus, and others – from budget to pro
Westone Audio PRO X10 review
By Chris Corfield published
The best sub-£200 in-ear monitors?
Best computer monitors for music production 2024: Increase your productivity with these all-seeing displays
By Chris Corfield last updated
Maximise your screen time with the second most important monitor in your studio – budget to pro options included
Best cheap microphones for recording 2024: Budget microphones for studio and stage
By Chris Corfield last updated
Record instruments or vocals, make a podcast or boost live performances for less, with our pick of the best budget microphones around
Best camera microphones 2024: Shotgun and lavalier mics for content creators
By Chris Corfield last updated
Bypass your camera’s built-in mic with possibly the most important add-on to any video rig
“Whether you're upgrading from the SM7B or exploring professional microphones for the first time, the SM7dB is a compelling option that stands out in its category”: Shure SM7dB review
By Chris Corfield published
Iconic speech and vocal mic gets a welcome boost. The same, but better?
Best ukulele strings 2024: From beginner to pro
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our expert round-up of the best ukulele strings is suitable for beginner ukulele players and seasoned strummers alike
Best laptop for music production 2024: portable computers for musicians, producers and DJs
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Our experts have rounded up and tested the finest options from Apple, Acer, Dell and more to help you make music whenever and wherever you like
Best microphones for recording 2024: Top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more
By Chris Corfield last updated
These are the best recording microphones from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica and more, split by price
Best beginner electric guitars 2024: Start strong with our top picks
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our round-up of the best electric guitars for beginners, tested by experts
“A superb option for podcasters, streamers and musicians”: Lewitt Ray review
By Chris Corfield published
Beat the proximity effect with Lewitt’s exciting new range detection technology. We go live
Best PCs for music production 2024: Apple Macs and Windows machines for your home studio
By Chris Corfield last updated
Discover the power that a desktop PC or Mac can bring to your music-making, with our expert pick of the best desktops for music production
Best audio interfaces for streaming 2024: Elevate your content with our pick of budget-spanning devices
By Chris Corfield last updated
Take your live-streaming game to the next level with our pick of streaming audio interfaces from Mackie, Elgato, Roland, PreSonus, and more
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