Amplifying vocals is no easy feat. They call for a speaker that can deliver top-notch clarity, at a wider range of frequencies than most instruments demand of their electronics. Beyond this, the nature of vocals means there will often be background or wind noise to contend with. You need a speaker that’s able to maintain […]
Continue reading →There are quite a few iconic guitar designs in Fender’s history. The Telecaster and the Stratocaster get the lion’s share of the attention, especially when you’re talking about Fenders from the 1960s. The affordability of the Strat and Tele was one reason they were so popular, but the upper end of Fender’s catalogue at that […]
Continue reading →So why get a versatile guitar? Well, while many of the best-known electric guitars have a distinctive tone, there are others that you’ll find represented across genres. Their sound is versatile enough to adapt to a wide range of different situations. If you’re a professional guitarist who plays with multiple bands, it’ll simplify your life […]
Continue reading →So why get a 16 ohm speaker? Simple: getting a new speaker is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to upgrade or change the sound of your cabinet—and there are a ton of compelling options out there, so many it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start when you’ve decided it’s […]
Continue reading →Taylor and Martin are the two giants of the acoustic guitar world. Each of these companies has their staunch advocates, and if you ask individual guitarists which they prefer, they’ll probably give you a pretty definitive answer of which they think is better. But what’s the difference between them—and is one brand actually better than […]
Continue reading →The Tube Screamer from Ibanez might be the most popular and influential of any effects pedal ever released for the guitar. While it’s most famously associated with bluesy rock guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, it’s been used to great effect by players in every genre, from country to metal and everything in between. Even beyond the […]
Continue reading →Getting a battery-powered DJ mixer makes a lot of sense if you need convenience and portability out of your equipment. Battery-powered mixers can be tricky to find, though, but they are out there—and they’re surprisingly affordable, which makes them a great back-up or alternative to your main mixer. Battery-powered DJ mixers use less power overall […]
Continue reading →So why get a high end DJ mixer? The reason is simple: the mixer is the most important part of any DJ’s set-up. Every audio signal that you work with will pass through your mixer before reaching the speakers, so if you’re looking to upgrade your overall sound, there’s no better way to do it […]
Continue reading →So why get a one jack headset with mic? Well, the basic headset that comes with many gaming systems is functional, but they’ll hardly give you an immersive experience. They’re not comfortable to wear, first of all, and the sound quality is poor, which can make it harder to really get into the game. A […]
Continue reading →Shopping for a talkback mic should be a breeze. It’s a lot easier to shop for one than it is to shop for the mics you use to record—and it’s certainly a lot cheaper, as well. Because you don’t need the sound to be of recording quality, you can get a mic based on value, […]
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