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.
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Heading back to school or college? Here’s how to bag amazing discounts on Apple products for students and teachers

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A step-by-step guide to launching your first podcast – from podcasting equipment and how to record, to where to host your pod

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Classy, no-frills condenser mic from one of the best in the business

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Microphones can become germ motels if they're not looked after. Use our step-by-step guide to keep yours clean

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Unfamiliar brand maybe, but a great value option for home studios

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Looking to cut costs on a new audio interface? We take a look at budget models and ask whether they’re worth snapping up or leaving well alone

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Simple, straightforward USB mic is great for gamers, but can it cut it in the music studio?

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Dynamic USB mic delivers rich broadcast speech performance

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How to nail your onstage sound so that you can concentrate on your performance

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Don’t know your dynamic from your ribbon or condenser microphones? Here’s what you need to know about live and studio microphones

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An inexpensive home studio upgrade with above-average build quality

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Think in-ears could make you a better live performer? We look at the pros (and one con) of IEMs to help you decide whether to make the switch

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Does the tiny veteran of the home studio scene still punch above its weight in 2021?

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From decluttering your hard drive to switching off the Wi-Fi, these simple tips will help your music machine run like a dream

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It might be coming up 60 years old now, but can the old stager of vocal microphones still keep up?

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Does the old studio staple microphone still cut the mustard in 2021?

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Established entry-level condenser is a reliable home studio workhorse

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For high quality vocals or speech, the SM7B is still the one to beat

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This superb dual-use mic is ideal for streamers, podcasts, music and more

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How does Dell's capable machine compare with the musician-friendly Apple laptop, and which comes out top for music production?

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Fender Play delivers quality remote learning for beginners, featuring customisable lessons, whether you play acoustic or electric guitar, ukulele or bass

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