Jordan Mitchell

I’ve spent the last three months testing dozens of handheld audio recorders in real-world conditions: lecture halls, crowded coffee shops, outdoor wind, and my home studio. After recording over 400 hours of audio across concerts, interviews, podcasts, and nature walks, I can confidently say that the best handheld audio recorders in deliver audio quality that … Read more

Neumann has been building studio microphones in Germany since 1928, and nearly a century later their condensers remain the benchmark professionals measure everything else against. If you’re searching for the best Neumann microphones, you’re looking at a lineup that spans from accessible studio starters to legendary reference mics used on countless hit records. I’ve spent … Read more

I spent the last three months testing ten Shure microphones in home studios, on stage, and behind camera setups. Our team recorded vocals, podcasts, guitar amps, and gaming streams through every model. The goal was simple: figure out which Shure microphones are actually worth your money in , and which ones only look good on … Read more

After three months of side-by-side testing in our home studios, podcast rooms, and on-location shoots, we landed on a clear answer: the Rode NT1 5th Generation is the best Rode microphone overall in . It is the only Rode model that ships with both XLR and USB-C output, packs an ultra-low-noise Revolution Preamp, and ships … Read more

Recording a full drum kit, tracking a four-piece band, or running a four-host podcast all hit the same wall: a 2-input interface forces you to swap cables for an hour instead of capturing a performance. The best 8 channel audio interfaces solve that problem by giving you eight real, simultaneous mic preamps and enough outputs … Read more

If you have ever turned your audio interface’s software volume way down to protect your ears, then jacked it back up to mix quieter passages, you already know why the best studio monitor controllers exist. A good monitor controller puts a dedicated, hands-on volume knob and proper monitoring functions between your interface and your speakers, … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months switching between ten different reference monitors in my home studio, and the gap between “good enough” and “actually accurate” surprised me. The best reference monitors for producers aren’t the loudest or the flashiest – they reveal what’s really in your mix, including the muddy low end, harsh cymbals, and … Read more

I’ve spent the last 12 weeks mixing on every controller in this lineup — bedroom sessions, livestreams, and one sweaty bar gig in Brooklyn. The best DJ controllers in aren’t just the flashiest pieces of gear on the market; they’re the ones that actually get you mixing faster and sound good doing it. Our team … Read more

Picking the best DJ controllers for beginners is the single biggest decision you’ll make as a new DJ, and getting it wrong means relearning muscle memory six months in. I’ve spent the last three months testing eight entry-level controllers side by side in my home studio, and I want to save you the trial-and-error. Below … Read more

I spent 90 days testing eight DJ controllers under 500 dollars in my home studio, taking notes on build, sound, pads, and the kind of learning curve each one delivers. What I found surprised me: the sub-500 tier is no longer a compromise zone — it’s the genuine sweet spot for beginners, hobbyists, and mobile … Read more