Jon Musgrave

DP-24SD is one of Tascam's five Portastudios and, aside from the DP-32SD (which simply has a larger track count), is about as good as it gets.

When Genelec launched its Smart Active Monitoring system, it brought together its previous DSP-equipped monitors under one umbrella - SAM

Sonic Distribution's joint venture with acoustic whizz Andy Munro first produced the Egg 150 Monitoring System, their eye-catching, minimum diffraction, egg-shaped monitors

Live mixer with a little price

The Mix 5 is an incredibly straightforward design. It feels solidly made and, unusually for a Mackie mixer, uses an external power supply, which means it's also surprisingly light

Since its introduction over a decade ago, the BX5 has been through a number of different incarnations, all the while receiving solid support and always offering incredible VFM.

The MV5 is a less rugged offering than the MV51 and includes only three DSP modes (Voice, Instrument and Flat).

PioneerDJ is the new name for Pioneer's DJ-focused audio business and, following a multi-million pound majority share (85%) buyout by investment firm KKR, is effectively its own operation.

RND's latest products see a return to classic transformer-based designs and mark 50 years since Mr Neve developed his 80 Series modules in a converted rectory in Little Shelford

The new CTRL49 from M-Audio pushes the keyboard controller further by adding virtual instrument control to the mix.

Having mastered the 500 Series, Lindell take on rackmount outboard

Genelec's new range of monitors is aimed squarely at music makers

Adam is no stranger to quality monitoring, but the F Series are its most affordable Pro Series monitors to date

Focusrite is now updating its Scarlett range with further USB interfaces. Jon Musgrave goes into the red with the 6i6

We check out the latest mid-range USB 2.0 interface from Focusrite

Jon Musgrave finds out if the T8s are as turbo charged as their name implies

Portastudios are a Tascam speciality and the DP-32 could be the most powerful yet. But can it still deliver in a world run by DAWs?

Lexicon's latest budget effects box has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

A new valve mic that could be just what you need for your BVs

It's not exactly sexy, but this monitor matrix is certainly damn useful

A great-sounding mic pre that's more flexible than you might think

An affordable condenser mic that both looks and sound distinctive