Before we review the best active speakers for 2020, let’s recap what they are in the first place. All speakers generally fall into two main categories – active and passive. Passive speakers rely on an external amplifier to generate sound. Active speakers, on the other hand, have dedicated built-in amplifiers for each speaker. Some passive […]

Recording music is an art, and a science all rolled into one. Of course, you could whip out your phone and hit the record button, but we’re guessing that’s not why you’re here. There’s a method to the madness if you want to do it like the pros. And, a fundamental part of it involves […]

Have you been toying with the idea of becoming a music producer? Do you understand what it takes to make a record-breaking hit? It’s a highly creative process that yields some of the most outstanding musical results. Music production is one of the most exciting industries you could ever be involved in. It is the […]

There’s something utterly mesmerizing about a deep bass. It’s the reason thousands of people shell out loads of cash every year to catch the latest action-thriller at the local movie theater. Watching it from your laptop just doesn’t deliver the same memorable experience. (What’s even more mind-boggling is just how much money we’re willing to […]

If you had to choose between buying cheap studio equipment and getting expensive ones, which way would you go? Chances are – you would buy whatever’s within your budget. How about if someone was giving it to you for free? What would you do then? You would most likely go with the expensive gear. Reason? […]

Why settle for steamed broccoli on the menu when you could have exquisitely aged rib-eye steak? Unless you’re vegetarian, of course. In which case, eating meat would be out of the question. But, broccoli? There are at least a thousand other non-meat options on the menu you could get instead. The dining experience you would […]

So, you’ve been honing your music skills and are ready to lay down your first track. You have two options. On the one hand, you could book a recording session at a professional studio. Keep in mind that if you go that route, it’s going to cost you a decent amount of cash in the […]

If you’re looking to buy a studio microphone for home or studio recording, picking the right one can be a daunting task with all the different options available in the market right now. (Seriously, it’s like a sea of microphones out there). Keep in mind, though, that not all microphones are created equal. Some fare […]

Focal studio monitors may look like your average home entertainment stereo speakers but make no mistake about it – they are not the same thing. Stereo speakers are designed to enhance and amplify the sound to make it as pleasing to the ear as possible. Focal studio monitors, on the other hand, deliver flat outputs. […]

If you operate your studio setup through iMac devices, you need a good speaker that supports them. However, finding the best studio speakers for iMac isn’t a walk in the park. But worry no more! Today, I’ll walk you through the best options that you find on shelves. So without further ado, let’s jump in! […]