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The 6 best vocal microphones for studio recording in 2025

When it comes to vocal production, oftentimes the most important decision is which microphone to use.

While the perfect candidate depends largely on the singer and the style of music, my personal experience has shown that there are a handful of microphones I consistently rely on and trust for their exceptional performance in the recording studio.

PreSonus Eris 3.5 review: Not exactly studio monitors

If you’re looking for a cheap pair of studio monitors, one possible solution you may have come across is, of course, the Eris 3.5 from PreSonus. For just $100, it definitely holds an argument for your consideration, but I’m not the biggest fan of it.

Retro Instruments 176 review: One-of-a-kind piece of gear

The UA 176 is perhaps one of, if not the most highly sought-after compressors of all time. Simply finding one is an extremely difficult task on its own, and even then, trying to buy one for any less than $20,000 is just about next to impossible.

Enter the Retro Instruments 176, which is an attempt to not only bring this coveted tech to the masses, but to expound upon and heighten its capabilities.

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x review: Best $50 studio headphones

In this review, I’ll be having a look at the ATH-M20x, the budget option in Audio-Technica’s most popular line of headphones. Besides seeing if they’re worth the expense, I’ll also be comparing them to a few competitors.

Understanding chord progressions to write better songs

Let’s say you’ve got a melody you’re proud of, but you don’t know what to do with it. Understanding chords and chord relationships can help you go from a rough idea to a finished song faster than you think.

In this article, I’m going to break down what chord progressions are, how to find and put them together quickly, as well as show you some quick ways of spicing things up.

Adam Audio T5V review: Almost perfect budget monitors

There are plenty of budget monitors out there to pick from, although most of them come with serious drawbacks. The Rokits are too bass-heavy, the Yamahas are too piercing, the list goes on.

The Adam Audio T5V? Well, they have some drawbacks too, but on a purely objective level, these monitors perform far better than a handful of their other budget counterparts.