Latest articles by James Grimshaw
My guide to the best top-flight tools for all-analogue DJing, from Technics, Reloop, Pioneer and more
Get pristine personal monitoring and comfortable noise isolation without spending a fortune from brands like Shure and Audio-Technica - options starting from $42/£28
This newly updated four-track field recorder from Tascam is a surprisingly dense device, boasting 32-bit float recording and some supremely quiet preamps
Equally at home on the stage or in the studio, we’ve tested a range of dynamic mics to help you get the results you’re after
The Tascam FR-AV4 is a location-shooting dream of a field recorder, with some serious I/O and some incredibly quiet preamps
I road-tested a range of the best musician-friendly earplugs, from Alpine, ACS, Minuendo and more - these are my recommendations from budget to moulded
The budget to premium, these are the best audio interfaces for guitar and bass tested by expert musicians
These DJ controllers are the best in the biz, whether you’re a beginner or a mix master
The Donner DBM-100 looks and feels like a handheld games console - but is it just as much fun to use as it looks?
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more
Sound treatment is the most easily-overlooked aspect of any music-making space, but Prime Day just became the perfect excuse for you to right that wrong and spend your budget most effectively
Experience exceptional ergonomia with these studio chairs from Boulies, Ikea, Herman Miller and more
Store recording sessions, video files, and sample libraries with our expert pick of the best external hard drives for Mac and PC
Field recorders can unlock the sonics that surround us - here are my top picks from Tascam, Zoom, Teenage Engineering and more
The best DJ controllers for beginners that money can buy, from portable pocket-friendly practice controllers to full-featured standalones
Get the very best live vocal performance with tried and tested mics from Shure, Sennheiser, DPA, Aston and more
Are you rushing, or are you dragging? You’ll know for sure with these essential time-keeping devices from Boss, Korg, Wittner, and more
Capturing audio has never been easier, with these all-in-one USB microphones from Shure, Sennheiser and more
Band websites are still vital for so many reasons – and making your own doesn’t need to be hard, as evidenced by these seven outstanding website builders for creatives in music
My comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer
Immerse yourself in your guitar playing with headphones, earphones and IEMs from Boss, Vox, Sennheiser, Shure, Focal and more…
A comprehensive look at the best home studio mixers on the market today – from compact consoles to podcasting heavyweights
Record your next pod’ or stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including my affordable recommendation under $100/£100
