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THE MUSIC EQUIPMENT JOURNAL

Listen. Play. Record.

Make sense of the gear, the connections and the space around your music.

Black over-ear headphones resting on a wooden studio desk
START WITH LISTENING

Open-back or closed-back headphones at home

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A PLACE TO BEGIN / RECORDING

Choosing a first audio interface

Choose an interface by drawing the session you want to record. A list of simultaneous sources, listening destinations, and computer connections is more revealing than a large input count on a box.

Follow the signal
A red audio interface with front-panel inputs beside headphones on a desk

On the desk.
In the practice room.

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Acoustic guitar displayed in a music shop
Instruments & accessories

A first acoustic guitar and playing comfort

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Laptop running a music session beside a mixer and controller
Music production

Choosing a first DAW by workflow

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Headphone cushions and a soft cleaning cloth
Care & setup

Cleaning headphone ear pads by material

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Wireless earbuds with silicone tips beside an open case
Listening

Earbud tips and a consistent fit

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Tripod microphone stand with a balanced boom arm
Home recording

Floor microphone stands and boom balance

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Guitars hanging in a music shop
Instruments & accessories

Wall hangers and guitar compatibility

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