Posts that deal with brands and manufacturers of audio equipment.
When it comes to tone and loudness, a guitar amplifier is arguably even more important than the guitar! As a guitarist, an amplifier is likely one of the biggest purchases (second only to the guitar itself) you’ll have to make. The size, character and functionality of guitar amplifiers varies greatly across the huge market. With…
To really get the most out of a bass guitar, we’ll need a solid amplifier capable of reproducing the low-end frequencies with power and integrity. When it comes to the overall tone, and actually getting heard, a bass guitar amp is key! For bassists, an amplifier is likely the biggest purchase (besides the bass itself)…
This article is a full directory of modular synth module brands and manufacturers, covering the formats of: There are many different types of synth modules, and not all brands will have everything you’re looking for. However, regardless of your modular goals, these brands will definitely have something for your modular synth! Note that part of…
There are plenty of amazing guitar pedals on the market today, thanks, in part, to the rise of boutique guitar manufacturers. Boutique guitar effects pedal brands have a tendency to push the envelope when it comes to functionality and creativity within pedals. With a market saturated with standard effects, many new brands must develop a…
Guitar pedals are key components in the rigs of many guitarists. The great thing about pedals is they can be utilized in pretty much any genre of music. Their effects also range from subtle improvements and alterations in tone to full-out non-guitar sounds. Whether you’re an amateur guitarist still learning the basics of the instruments,…
This is a full directory of guitar effects pedal brands and manufacturers. Whether you’re looking for a little boost for your guitar (or bass) solos, a foot-engaged tuner, an expression pedal, a device to turn your guitar into a synthesizer, or a portal to another sonic universe, this list is for you! There are plenty…
In this massive directory, I list out all amplifier brands and manufacturers. To keep this article a reasonable length, I’ve only included bullet points about each brand/manufacturer. I’ve also only included companies that produce standalone amplifiers (combo-style instrument amp, powered and active speakers are not included). The amplifier types included are as follows: The majority…
Whether you’ve got an entertainment room or a full-out home theatre, a great AV receiver will be a key component to the setup. There are plenty of brands/manufacturers that produce AV receivers. Some are better than others (technologically, price-wise, service-wise, etc.). This article will focus on the best receiver brands on the market today to…
The microphone preamplifier is a critical part of any signal chain that includes a microphone. This is because microphones output relatively low mic level signals and require microphone preamplifiers to boost the signal to line level for processing and recording in analog (and digital) audio. It goes without saying that microphone amplifiers are very important…
Audio interfaces are essential components in today’s world of digital audio recording and monitoring. These devices allow our computers (which run our digital audio workstations and other audio software) to communicate with our naturally analog audio equipment (microphones, electrical instruments, speakers, headphones, etc.). With the ubiquity of digital recording in the professional audio industry and…
Headphones, and the amplifiers that drive them, are used by millions of people each and every day. Headphone amplifiers range from the small digital-to-analog converters in the headphone jacks of our devices to carefully designed standalone units. Great headphones will generally require great headphones amplifiers to reach their full potential. In this article, we’ll discuss…
Whether you’re streaming yourself playing the most popular video games, communicating with members of a broadcast team, or flying a helicopter, communication via a headset is key. There are seemingly countless headset brands in the world today, but only a few brands produce top-quality professional products worth mentioning in this article. The Top 12 Best…
