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“Rode spent the money where it counts, namely the preamp and conversion”: Rode NT-USB+ review

A sensible, well-thought-out USB mic with some clever tricks to elevate it above the competition

MusicRadar · Mar 27

"I can clearly see how quickly things can come together when you have the right tools at your disposal": I tried both face-to-face lessons and Pianote to learn the piano in 8 weeks - here's how I got on

Will combining online learning with face-to-face lessons be just what I need to become the piano player I've always wanted to be? Let's find out

MusicRadar · Apr 29, 2025

“A fantastic blend of features, portability, and audio quality that will serve many users well in crafting great-sounding mixes”: Soundcraft Notepad-12FX review

Compact, powerful, and versatile - but is the Soundcraft Notepad-12FX the best option for small studios?

MusicRadar · Dec 16, 2024

"The Westone Audio Pro X10 in-ear monitors offer a pretty compelling combination of precision, comfort, and durability": Westone Audio Pro X10 review

The best sub-£200 in-ear monitors?

MusicRadar · Jul 22, 2024

“Whether you're upgrading from the SM7B or exploring professional microphones for the first time, the SM7dB is a compelling option that stands out in its category”: Shure SM7dB review

Iconic speech and vocal mic gets a welcome boost. The same, but better?

MusicRadar · Jun 27, 2024

"The G5024E delivers a rich, resonant tone typical of dreadnought guitars but with a distinct clarity and brightness": Gretsch G5024E Rancher review

A dreadnought guitar with real, genuine character?

MusicRadar · May 8, 2024

“It’s hard to make ear protection sexy, but Minuendo has gone above and beyond the basics”: Minuendo Live review

Specialist live music earplugs promise to dampen the sound, but not the magic

MusicRadar · Apr 24, 2024

"For the price, it’s almost a no-brainer": sE Electronics Neom USB review

Does sE Electronics’ debut in the crowded USB microphone field hit the mark?

MusicRadar · Mar 7, 2024

"A quick, simple way for guitarists to get a high-quality signal into their amp simulator of choice": Audient iD4 MkII review

Slick design and some nice added features make for a great value guitar interface

Guitar World · Feb 29, 2024

"A pleasing clarity and weight to the recordings and virtually no need for any background noise reduction processing": Audio-Technica AT2040USB review

Does this entry-level dynamic speech mic tick all the boxes?

MusicRadar · Feb 22, 2024