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Mike Dean tells streamers to switch off auto levelling and hear the music as it was meant to be heard
By Andy Jones published
He has a point, but you might get a rather 'bumpy' listening experience…

Best budget USB microphones 2025: Get creative and sound better for less
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our expert pick of the top cheap USB mics for streaming, podcasting, recording, gaming, work calls, and more

“An impressive compact stereo recorder that’s light enough to mount with a camera and small enough to stick in your pocket”: Zoom H1 XLR review
By Jon Musgrave published
Like the idea of a compact stereo recorder but don’t want the integrated mics? Then this could be for you

Recently unearthed footage shows Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham discussing the making of Rumours
By Ben Rogerson published
He also tells the tale of how he and Stevie Nicks ended up joining Fleetwood Mac in the first place

"In the studio, everyone is a sad, tragic animal that has no idea what they’re doing - no matter how successful they are": Mogwai producer John Congleton
By Danny Turner published
Following their chart-topping success in 2021, instrumental post-rock quartet Mogwai return with The Bad Fire. Danny Turner dives into the album's creation with the band and renowned producer John Congleton

“A brilliant piece of kit that’s more than a match for the demands of the modern producer/engineer”: Universal Audio Apollo x4 Gen 2 review
By Matt McCracken last updated
The next generation of Universal Audio Apollo is here, and we got hands-on ahead of launch to put it through its paces

George Michael’s backing singer says that he was "very particular on vocal sound"
By Ben Rogerson published
Jo Garland confirms that it’s her voice that you can hear singing the re-recording of Patrice Rushen’s Forget Me Nots refrain on Fastlove

"I drink and I smoke and I use Auto-Tune": But what's the music theory behind Charli XCX's Brat?
By Ethan Hein published
With multiple Grammy nominations turning Brat summer into Brat winter, we put Charli XCX's world-shakingly popular album under the musical microscope

MusicRadar deals of the week: Score £160 off select PRS guitars, £134 off the popular Novation Circuit Rhythm, and $200 off the Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12
By Daryl Robertson published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Novation, PRS, Pioneer, Fender and more
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