Latest articles by Chris Corfield
Best podcast headphones 2026: An essential tool for your podcast rig
Our pick of closed-back, wired headphones will help you up your podcasting game in no time
Best podcast mixers 2026: The central hub of your podcasting setup
Find the ideal mixer for podcasting with our top picks from Rode, Yamaha, PreSonus, and others – from budget to pro
Best computer monitors for music production 2026: Increase your productivity with these all-seeing displays
Maximise your screen time with the second most important monitor in your studio – budget to pro options included
Best camera microphones 2026: Shotgun and lavalier mics for content creators
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
Iconic speech and vocal mic gets a welcome boost. The same, but better?
Best ukulele strings 2026: From beginner to pro
Our expert round-up of the best ukulele strings is suitable for beginner ukulele players and seasoned strummers alike
Best beginner electric guitars 2026: Start strong with our top picks
Our round-up of the best electric guitars for beginners, tested by experts
“A superb option for podcasters, streamers and musicians”: Lewitt Ray review
Beat the proximity effect with Lewitt’s exciting new range detection technology. We go live
Best audio interfaces for streaming 2026: Elevate your content with our pick of budget-spanning devices
Take your live-streaming game to the next level with our pick of streaming audio interfaces from Mackie, Elgato, Roland, PreSonus, and more
Best cheap electric guitars 2026: epic budget electrics
Our experts pick the best cheap electric guitars for rock, metal and blues players on a budget
10 reasons to buy an electronic drum set
From quieter practice to flexible sounds, here's why an electronic drum kit is the perfect alternative to acoustic drums
How to choose an audio interface for your home studio and record anything into your computer
An audio interface is a studio essential. Here’s everything you need to consider when buying your first one, or your next one...
Best budget podcasting microphones 2026: Wallet-friendly microphones for budding podcasters
Budget podcast mics for voice and speech situations, including Rode, Audio-Technica, Shure, and more
“It’s hard to make ear protection sexy, but Minuendo has gone above and beyond the basics”: Minuendo Live review
Specialist live music earplugs promise to dampen the sound, but not the magic
“Delivering clarity and accuracy which means you can mix your tracks with confidence”: IK Multimedia ARC Studio review
This all-in-one room correction package means no more excuses for a muddy low-end
Best Focusrite audio interfaces 2026: the top models to suit your recording needs
Whether you're a studio pro or a bedroom beatmaker, there's a Focusrite audio interface that's perfect for you
“Easy to use but with enough flair and innovation within to elevate it above its competition”: Rode Rodecaster Duo review
All-in-one podcast production device brings a dash of colour to small-scale setups
How to choose a microphone to record any instrument or vocal
Don’t know your dynamic from your ribbon or condenser microphones? Here’s what you need to know about live and studio microphones
“The perfect single device for routing, mixing, performing and producing”: Allen & Heath CQ-18T review
Can one device solve all your studio and performance routing needs? The CQ-18T is giving it a go
"For the price, it’s almost a no-brainer": sE Electronics Neom USB review
Does sE Electronics’ debut in the crowded USB microphone field hit the mark?
"A pleasing clarity and weight to the recordings and virtually no need for any background noise reduction processing": Audio-Technica AT2040USB review
Does this entry-level dynamic speech mic tick all the boxes?
