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Studio equipment reviews

Whether you’re building a home setup or fine-tuning a professional workspace, choosing the right equipment makes all the difference. Here at Higher Hz, we’ve tested a wide range of products to help you make informed decisions.

To start, check out our top picks for the best audio interfaces, the best studio monitors, and the best studio headphones – including both high-end models and budget-friendly options.

Arturia MiniLab 3 review: Impressive flexibility in a small unit

The MiniLab 3 is the latest release in Arturia’s popular portable 25-key controller series. It replaces the MiniLab Mk2, and while it shares the same DNA, it comes with a few significant enhancements.

In this review, I’ll discuss what it has to offer, what those enhancements are, and if it’s worth upgrading from the MiniLab Mk2. Let’s get started.

Shure SM57 review: Industry standard for a reason

What is there to say about the Shure SM57 that hasn’t been said before? For starters, it’s a legendary microphone that sounds great on just about anything.

It’s incredibly cheap, extremely durable, and most professionals have at least a handful of them lying around somewhere in their studio.

Rode PodMic USB review: Good, but that’s it

These days, it seems as though podcasts are one of the most ubiquitous forms of entertainment around. Enter the Rode PodMic USB, yet another solution to help folks share their own stories and thoughts for hours at a time. Let’s take a deeper look at this microphone, and see if it can help you garner an audience.

M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro review

The Hammer 88 Pro is the enhanced version of the popular Hammer 88 keyboard controller. M-Audio made many pianists very happy with the original Hammer 88 and looks set to build on that success with this latest release.