15 best microphones 2021: our expert pick of the best recording mics for every application
These are the best microphones for recording, from the biggest brands including AKG, Rode, Audio Technica and more
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Best pianos 2021: Our pick of 16 acoustic and digital pianos for home, studio and stage
From Yamaha and Casio, to Nord, Roland and more, here’s our pick of the best pianos
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Steinway went on tour with the Rocket Man for 20 years, and was also played by Paul McCartney and Freddie Mercury
The 10 best earplugs for musicians 2021: protect your hearing from the practice room to your next gig
Our pick of the best affordable earplugs for concerts, band practice and more – because your ears are worth protecting
Getting your monitor mix right – a guide for gigging musicians
How to nail your onstage sound so that you can concentrate on your performance
Best mic stands 2021: 10 of the finest microphone holders you can buy today
Whether you’re a vocalist, you want to mic up an instrument or you're a podcaster looking for a desktop microphone stand, these options are the perfect support act
Live music to return from 19 July as UK government announces end to Covid restrictions
Industry bodies greet the news positively but say government must back insurance scheme for live events
12 of the greatest synth solos of all time
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10 ways to make the most of your band rehearsals
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6 tips for buying your first PA system
From bands to buskers, take your music to the masses with this guide to choosing a great first PA system
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How to set the correct levels on stage monitors
Maximize gain before feedback and improve the sound of your P.A. system by following these simple steps
Latest live reviews
Shure SM58 review
- £89
- $99
It might be coming up 60 years old now, but can the old stager of vocal microphones still keep up?
Mackie MP-240 Professional in-ear monitors review
- £179
- $199
Direct-injected, studio-quality sound for artists, engineers and audiophiles alike
Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 review
- £2169
- €2399
- $2299
With the competition for DJs’ hearts and wallets hotting up, can the CDJ-3000 keep Pioneer ahead of the game?
Radial Engineering KL-8 review
- £799
A feature-packed mixer/interface designed with the working keyboardist in mind
Peavey P2 Vertical Array Powered Speaker System review
Peavey looks to take pole position with a new speaker system
