Sontronics Sonora
In the tough world of mic pres, newcomers need something special to stand out. Huw Price tries out another contender.

PreSonus DigiMax D8
The new PreSonus DigiMax D8 combines eight mic/line preamps with eight analogue and eight digital outputs. Huw Price takes it to the max.

Focusrite ISA One
A classic Rupert Neve-designed preamp in a portable package with a fully independent DI channel? Huw Price tries out the ISA One.

tfpro P110
Ted Fletcher’s new company has developed a new recording channel based on classic designs. Huw Price tests the P110.

Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5016
Sporting an unusual and interesting Phase Adjust control, the 5016 simply demands closer inspection. Huw Price lines up.

TC Electronic Konnekt 24D
Boasting built-in effects from the company’s PowerCore platform, TC’s new mid-priced audio interface looks like one heck of a bargain. Keith Gemmell plugs in to find out...

Solid State Logic Alpha Channel
SSL is renowned for its pro-end hardware, but the company has recently turned its attention to the project studio market and is bringing that legendary sound quality within the scope of more modest budgets. Mark Cousins checks out the Alpha Channel..

Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1
Native Instruments makes its much-anticipated move into the audio hardware world. Mike Hillier treads a new path...

ART TUBE MP
ART has transformed its TUBE MP Project Series valve pre into an easy-to-use USB audio interface. Keith Gemmell warms up.

TRUE Systems P-Solo
Can TRUE Systems’ new P-Solo raise the company’s profile away from its native shores? George Shilling goes it alone.

Universal Audio Solo/110 & Solo/610
Catering for both solid-state and tube enthusiasts, Universal Audio’s latest pair of mic preamps are priced for the project studio. Huw Price goes it alone...

Ted Fletcher Audio Gear P10 The mighty Twin
The man behind the Ted Fletcher brand came to prominence with his ground-breaking Joemeek designs. George Shilling casts an eye over his latest offering.

TL Audio Fat Funker
TL Audio’s Fatman series has had a makeover, and this latest offering is a guitar front-end processor with valve compression and EQ. Huw Price meets the Fat Funker...

Line 6 Toneport UX2
Can Line 6’s new hybrid hardware/software amp modelling solution rise above the competition? Mike Hillier puts the TonePort UX2 through its paces.

AMS Neve 1073
The continued interest in vintage products has led to many manufacturers re-creating hardware designs of the past. Huw Price goes back in time...

AMS Neve 1073DPD
The looks may be classic Neve, but the 1073DPD combines two accurate re-creations of the Neve 1073 preamp with up-to-date digital output. Huw Price takes a byte...

Focusrite TrakMaster Pro & OctoPre LE
For many, the Focusrite Platinum range has provided that first step towards professional sound quality. Huw Price checks out the latest offerings...

Universal Audio LA-610
Universal Audio previously re-issued the legendary 610 preamp and LA-2A compressor, but they’re not exactly cheap. The new LA-610 combines both units in a single case at a surprisingly affordable price. Huw Price samples a slice of American pie.

Line 6 PODxt Live
Having 36 amplifiers and 24 speaker cabs in your studio would probably leave you short of space – not to mention money. Alistair Lindsay finds an alternative...

Focusrite Liquid Channel
Focusrite’s groundbreaking liquid convolution technology is redefining the fundamental principles of signal processing. Mark Cousins finds out whether the Liquid Channel is a master of all trades.

RME Fireface 800
With up to 56 channels and true FireWire 800 operation, is the RME Fireface 800 the most powerful FireWire interface yet? Mark Cousins strikes the match…

Yamaha i88x
Yamaha’s mLAN protocol is finally finding its feet, and the company’s i88x audio interface makes full use of it. Mike Hillier gets his studio gear talking...

Presonus Firepod
Firepod is a 10-in/10-out FireWire audio interface with eight high-quality mic preamps and MIDI I/O. Mike Hillier steps into the fire.

Mackie Onyx 1620
This analogue console can be fitted with a digital implant, but will it appeal to digital diehards? Bob Dormon plugs and plays.

M-Audio FireWire 1814
Owners of small project studios have yet another recording interface to consider – the FireWire 1814, from M-Audio. Keith Gemmell makes tracks...

Applied Research & Technology TPS II
Celebrating 20 years in the business, ART must be doing something right, but does the TPS II valve preamp take the cake? Bob Dormon finds out...

M-Audio Octane
M-Audio extends its seemingly endless product line with Octane – a pro-level eight-channel preamp. Will it fuel Joe Silva’s imagination?

Toft Audio Designs ATC-2 Dual-Channel compressor/EQ/Mic Pre
Even if you haven’t heard of Malcolm Toft, you will have heard music he recorded and equipment he designed. The Toft Audio ATC-2 promises the best of British, and Huw Price checks it out…

DAV Electronics DAV Electronics
It may sound like a posh Westminster address, but Broadhurst Gardens No.1 is a mic preamp developing a keen following among audio pros. Huw Price explains...

Vox Valvetronix ToneLab
What better way to model classic guitar amps than to use a real valve? In his quest for authentic sounds, Pete Crisp checks out the new ToneLab from Vox…

TL Audio Ivory 2 Series 5052 Stereo Valve Processor
The TLA 5052 combines preamp, compressor and EQ processing and uses valve stages to sex up the signal. Bob Dormon ponders the delights of thermionic emission…

Line 6 Bass POD XT Pro
Line 6 has given its bass guitar and amp modeller a makeover. Pete Crisp looks beyond the aesthetics...

Focusrite TwinTrak Pro
It’s a Class A preamp, a mid-scoop EQ, a compressor, a DAC, and it’s got the name Focusrite on the front... But is that enough to impress Dan Duffell?

SPL GainStation 1
High-end microphone preamps came in two flavours: valve and solid-state. SPL’s new GainStation gives you the best of both worlds. Huw Price listens in…