The Behringer PB600 is an affordable all-in-one solution for transporting, storing and setting up of up to six standard size (2.5" x 4.5") stompboxes.

When packed, the PB600 looks like your average tough plastic toolbox, offering the same protection and portability to your favorite pedals.

Opening up the lid shows the pedalboard frame, which come complete with foam padding for snug fitting your pedals.

The Rokit 5 G3 is not your typical flat response monitor, rather it is designed for DJs and producers who are looking for more bass from smaller studio monitors.

It brings with it the same yellow woofer scheme and stylish exterior as the bigger Rokits, only this one is meant for beginners and for those with small home studios.

The Focal CMS 40 is a compact yet versatile studio monitor designed for near field use in small studios, or as satellite monitors for studios with bigger/multiple listening areas.

It sports a smaller 4" woofer, and 1" polyglass cone tweeter with a max SPL of 97dB, soft enough for long mixing sessions, while keeping the same attention to detail that the bigger CMS models provide. Note that because of its smaller woofers, it may not have the same bass response as its bigger siblings and you may want to pair this with a Studio Subwoofer if you need to mix bass heavy music.

Roland bill the A-88 as "The Portable Controller That Plays Like a Grand" - perhaps that's a bit of marketing overstatement, but it's clear that many musicians have been impressed with their purchase after buying one of these.

The keybed uses Roland's Ivory Feel-G weighted keyboard which is found in their high-end digital pianos.

The Boss TU-10 is well regarded by guitarists for the strength and size of its clip which will fit onto even the largest headstocks.

It allows you to select your reference pitch and has a chromatic mode which allows for alternative tunings.

Not only does the KLIQ MetroPitch have very high ratings, it's also another one that we know is quite popular based on sales data we have from other websites we operate.

It supports guitar and bass specific tuning modes as well as being suited to any type of acoustic instrument.

It has a built-in tap tempo metronome with a number of different rhythm patterns which is a handy little feature for practice and it has a tone generator for those of you who like to tune by ear to a reference pitch.

Companies like Samson make it possible for musicians to enjoy quality gear at lower price points. Case in point is the Samson Concert 99 which is an affordable wireless microphone system that comes packed with features.

The Simmons DA50 is a little sibling of the DA200s model. This amplifier has a high-frequency tweeter for clear cymbal sounds and a heavy-duty woofer for responsive bass sounds at 50 watts. It also features independent volume controls and five soft-touch knobs. Unlike the DA200It it doesn't have a ground-lift .

The Roland TD-25KV is a true high-end electronic percussion instrument that's meant for professionals and advanced users.

While it is not the top of the line model, it does have most of its features, with the main difference being fewer connectivity options, slightly smaller pads and a more streamlined drum module.

The Yamaha DTX532K packs as many features as they can put in while keeping the price reasonable and without sacrificing quality.

The inclusion of a true-to-form hi-hat stand with pedal easily sets it apart from others in this price range, while the three-zone cymbals and snare add to its expressiveness. Speaking of the snare, it features Yamaha's TCS (textured cellular silicone) material, a silicon gel based drum head which they developed for their DTX pads. It is described as having increased sensitivity while being quieter than regular pads.

The Roland KS-18Z has a large range of widths it can be adjusted to which makes it suitable for many 25-Key keyboards as well as larger keyboards.

There's simply no denying Roland's dominance in this market, and for many years, the TD-30K led their advance.

This particular drum kit provides drummers with the best that Roland had to offer in terms of playability, sound quality and versatility.

This is one of ddrum's full-sized entry level acoustic drum sets. .

Similar to the Standard Configuration, the New Fusion set has the same snare, floor tom and bass drum. The difference is that it includes smaller rack toms, ideal for those looking for lighter toms to easily mount on the bass drum.

The Daking Mic Pre One is a streamlined one channel mic preamplifier that's described as having boutique level quality at a more accessible price point.

It features a Class A amplifier with discrete transistor based circuitry with transformer balanced input and electronically balanced output.

Controls include variable high-pass filter, phantom power switch, 20dB pad, phase and gain, all of which are housed in a space saving form factor.

Audient is relatively new to the recording gear market, but they have been getting much attention, especially in the mid-tier price range.

The ASP800 showcases what the company is all about, providing modern functionality and quality at a reasonable price point.

This rack mountable unit has 8 channels, two of which have MOSFET and Magnetic drive controls, interesting features that let you go from transparent to saturated coloration as you please.

The Art Tube MP is a portable single channel mic preamp that features a 12AX7 vacuum tube.

What makes it unique is its transformer-less design, which gives this preamp improved clarity that many look for. More importantly, this tube driven preamp is easy to carry around, and affordable, making it an ideal choice for those who want to test the waters, so to speak.

Essential controls are provided, including a phantom power switch and phase reversal switch. It also features dedicated input and output gain knobs, allowing you to raise the input level to drive the tube.

The CAD Audio U37 USB is a very affordable USB condenser mic which allows for direct audio recording via USB cable.

There's a nifty 10dB overload-protection switch and a nifty bass-reduction switch that allows for handling high SPL sources. The built-in pad can also be used to reduce room noise, which large diaphragm condensers are known to capture.

The Audio-Technica ATR2500-USB is a low cost large-diaphragm condenser USB mic.

If you're asking how a guitar cable would cost this much, Monster Cable will point you to its features - patented time correct windings which they say help improve sound transfer, the extra-flexible Duraflex jacket and IsoTec vibration isolation that helps reduce operation noise.

They also employ what they call multi-gauge design, and they claim that as a whole, the cable's design helps alleviate unwanted hum, crackles, and drop outs.

The Martin D-15M is the highest rated acoustic guitar under $2,000.

The all Solid Mahogany construction of the top and body has proved extremely popular. Although this guitar comes in another version, the D-15M Burst, this version is far more popular and more highly rated.

In fact we first announced the D-15M was the highest rated acoustic guitar between $1,000 and $2,000 in November 2016, and as of January 2018 it is the highest rated of all acoustic guitars under $2,000.

The Martin DRS1 was the highest rated acoustic-electric guitar in the $500 to $1000 price range in November 2016 - this won't come as a surprise to anyone other than some of the hard-core Epiphone devotees. Based on its high Gearank Score, it would almost certainly still enjoy that status today if it wasn't for the fact that we removed that category from our guide to The Best Acoustic Guitars in January 2018.

The stand-out feature of this Dreadnought guitar is that it has an all Solid Sapele top and body.

Seagull bills this guitar as "entry level" however it's clear from reviews that it is much more than that.

Since we first put it on our recommended list back in November 2016, it has continued to be one of the highest rated acoustic guitars in its price bracket, and as of now in January 2018 it is the highest rated acoustic guitar between $300 and $500.

Although the Blueridge brand is not as well known as some of the others included in our acoustic guitar guide, it is a brand that is very highly respected by expert reviewers and owners alike.

In fact the Blueridge was the 11th highest rated acoustic guitar brand in September 2017 and in January 2018 the BR-70 was the highest rated acoustic guitar in the $500 to $1000 price range.

Mackie is well known in the live sound enforcement industry for providing quality equipment at accessible price points. As expected, their mixers are well received, including the PPM1012.

This lightweight mixer comes with a 500-watt RMS power amp that can drive both main speakers and monitors, providing an all-in one solution for small to medium sized venues with its 12 total channels and complementary features.

The Mackie ProFX 16v2 is one of the more affordable analog mixers available, with essential features that include having 16 channels, multiple input options including a footswitch connection and 7-band graphic EQ.

This is essentially the budget friendly alternative to the other mixers in our buying guide, only this one is not streamlined - rather it packs quite a lot of extras including 16 mixer friendly effects and USB connectivity.

This was placed on our recommended list as one of the best Acoustic-Electric Guitars Under $1,000 on November 16th 2016 and the only reason it isn't there now is because in January 2018 we restructured our guide to The Best Acoustic Guitars leaving out acoustic-electric guitars.

QSC are one of the leading brands when it comes to powered PA speakers of all types and this includes their QSC KW18 powered subwoofer.

It comes with casters and a 36" mounting pole making it easy to position wherever you need it.

It's built tough with a birch plywood enclosure and 16 gauge steel grilles.

Epiphone says that the DR-100 has long been their top selling acoustic guitar and based on what we gleaned from our research this could well be the highest selling acoustic in its class.

For many years the DR-100 has been the choice of many as a student guitar and a low cost 'campfire' option - that's a term used to describe guitars you can take on camping trips without having to worry too much about getting it damaged as you would with an expensive guitar.

When it comes to entry level music related gear, Behringer is one the first brand names to come to mind. And it's not just about being cheap because the quality of their releases are getting better and better, while keeping their price ridiculously low.

The Behringer VS1520 shows they can do a reasonable of balancing cost with quality, with good features for small size venues having a 15" woofer and a 1.75" tweeter.

The Eurolive B212XL, with its 12" titanium LF Driver paired with a 1.75" HF Driver was on our recommended list until January 2018, at which time we withdrew our recommendation because more highly rated options were available which you can find in our guide to Passive PA Speakers..

Peavey's passive speaker PV12M has good specs that translate well in actual use.

It features a 12" Sheffield Pro 1200+ woofer with a larger than usual 2.5" voice coil, and a 1.4-inch titanium-diaphragm compression, with a combined peak power of 1000W.

While it can be pole mounted, the PV 12M is specifically designed for floor wedge use, with its logo positioned horizontally. Thanks to its distinct trapezoidal enclosure, it can be angled at either 30 or 45 degrees from the floor.

One look at this passive speaker and you'll notice the difference, the tweeter and woofer have dedicated baffles. According to the company, this is designed to ensure that the sound coming from the two drivers are properly synchronized, resulting in a fuller and clearer sound for the one using the monitor.

With a peak power of 2000W and 15" LF Driver, this monitor is meant for handling louder mixes, including those with more bass.

Native Instruments is another music software developer that has crossed over into the hardware side of the business, and have done so successfully with popular products like the Komplete Audio 6.

This 6-channel 24-bit/192kHz audio interface has been well received by both experts and home recording enthusiasts, thanks to its intuitive design.

This is the 10 inch version of QSC's popular K series powered PA speakers.

It has received rave reviews, thanks to its excellent balance of sound quality, portability and reliability. With its 2000W Peak output power rating, the QSC K10 has plenty of headroom for most small to medium size venues, while maintaining studio monitor like clarity and sound detail. This premium sound quality is made possible by its quality components, directivity design and built-in DSP tuning, all of which work together seamlessly.

The RCF ART 310-A MKIII is meant to be an active PA loudspeaker that can double as a reference monitor. To accomplish this, the speaker is equipped with two distinct voicings: flat and boost. The default setting is "flat", which is meant to be as transparent as possible so you here important details in the highs and mids without coloration and without the lows muddying up the signal. Pressing the boost button changes the voicing to offer more low end, making the speaker ideal for top use.

Peavey's Dark Matter 112, a 12" powered speaker has versatile tuning capabilities via built-in DSP technology.

The unit's digital brain lets you fine tune the resulting sound to match different rooms, by selecting preset EQ curves or by changing the bass and treble parameters yourself.

The Multiac Nylon Encore is another hybrid or 'crossover' guitar with a 1.9" nut width and was designed with live amplified performance in mind.

It has a chambered body which Godin says reduces feedback problems when playing through an amplifier.

Lucero is a Guitar Center brand (owned by GTRC Services, Inc.) and with the exception of Amazon, it's primarily available through retailers that are part of the Guitar Center group including Musicians Friend, Music123 and Woodwind and Brasswind.

The Lucero LC100 is positioned as a student/beginner instrument with a slightly smaller scale length and nut width than standard classical models but still within the size range that can be considered a Classical Guitar.

Unlike conventional designs that come with a circular shaped mesh filter, this one has a stylish bent rectangle shape. The mesh itself is built using metal wire, instead of the usual nylon, giving this filter a vintage appeal that better complements the look of most microphones.

Other features include a flexible gooseneck and a mounting bracket for clamping on to a mic stand.

While there will always be naysayers, there's no stopping Behringer's popularity and reputation, as evidenced by the many highly rated products that they have in the market today.

The Avantone CV-12 is a large diaphragm condenser mic that utilizes a Russian made 6072A tube, which gives the mic a sound that even highly-paid pop stars like Taylor Swift appreciate. For someone who can afford the most expensive vintage mics, Taylor Swift uses the CV-12 for all her studio vocals, which means that you most probably have heard the CV-12 in action.

Other interesting features of this mic include its 9 selectable polar patterns, and its use of a dedicated PS-12 power supply, so it has enough power to drive the tube.

The Sennheiser MD421 II is a dynamic mic that's designed to handle really loud sound sources, so much so that the they don't even list the max SPL of the mic. They just mentioned that 160dB may cause some issues, but it's a sound level that's very hard to find in real world situations.

With its high SPL handling and its five position bass roll-off switch, this mic can capture any sound source, from loud snare, to guitar and bass amps - used by pros like Kurt Cobain, Elton John, Owl City and many more. Interestingly, this mic also works really well with vocals, specifically for rap, scream, shout and other loud vocal styles.

The iRig Mic Studio is a large-diaphragm condenser USB mic which comes with free software including models of the Neumann U-87, Groove Tubes VELO-8, and AKG D20 mics for the VocaLive app. Other bundled software includes Cubasis LE, T-RackS CS Classic, and 25 credits for use in AmpliTube, T-RackS and SampleTank. More information on the included software is available from IK Multimedia.

A condenser mic with both USB and Lightning Connectivity, the Spark Digital is based on the design of Blue Microphone's Spark Studio Mic.

The Apogee MiC 96k is a cardioid condenser mic with high sampling rates designed to offer professional quality both in the studio and for mobile recording.

This mic is used by Singer/Songwriter and Producer August Rigo whose recent work includes Justin Bieber, One Direction, Musiq Soulchild, and America’s Got Talent vocal coach.

This was once the highest rated HSS configured stratocaster available for less than $200, and although that honor now belongs to a different guitar, it is still a popular entry level super-strat like guitar.

From building guitar and bass amps, Carvin Audio have expanded to stage and recording audio equipment, and this includes the EM900 wireless in-ear monitor system.

For the price, it competes directly with other systems that are two to six times more expensive, having features that include automatic scanning and syncing, along with 2 channel mixing for personalized monitor mixes.

Other features include PLL (phase lock loop) that helps remove static, LCD display on both the transmitter and receiver and braided cables for reliable use of the receiver pack on stage.

While the naming convention maybe different, the Casio WK-7600 is essentially the same as the CTK-7200, with the main difference being the extra octave that the 76 Key configuration provides.

The PSR series is one of Yamaha's more popular line of keyboards, and it continues to carry the brand in the entry to mid-tier market.

The PSR-E453 sits at the sweet spot where the price is still within the entry level range, while the features cross over into intermediate and even advanced territory. Compared to the YPG-235 which feels more like a piano, the PSR-E453 plays more like a synth/organ, and features more sounds and more control over the sounds for experimental and modern electronic music styles.

Hosa Technology started back in 1984, specializing in providing affordably priced cables for stages, studios and video recording applications. They have since grown to be one of the major providers of affordable audio cables, and the Hosa XLR-115 is one of the reasons why they continue to thrive in this market.

This particular cable is meant for stage use, with its OFC spiral shield and sturdy die-cast connectors with cable strain relief.

The Behringer V-Tone Acoustic Driver DI is an affordable alternative that provides good preamp functionality and tone shaping, at merely a fraction of the price of other acoustic preamps.

Behringer has managed to squeeze in a few features for the low price, having a 3-band EQ with sweepable mids and a nifty tube emulation circuit that adds analog warmth to any pickup equipped acoustic instrument.

Neve is well known for their preamps and studio consoles, but they've since expanded into the DI market with the highly rated RNDI.

There's not much going on in terms of features and connectivity, but what makes this unit special is its great combination of simplicity and audio quality. Thanks to its Class A discrete FET amplifier, this compact unit made the sound quality of Neve studio consoles more accessible and portable.

Marshall Amps need no introduction, it continues to be the brand of choice for professionals and legendary guitarists that include Angus Young, Joe Perry, Eric Johnson, Steph Carpenter, Slash and many more. And they're not just building amps for the stars, they also have practice amps for up and coming artists and wannabes!

Roland claim that this 30 Watt amp is the world's first stereo keyboard amp that can be battery powered and I haven't seen anything to refute that.

It runs for up to 9 hours on 8 AA batteries - this includes rechargeable batteries.

It has 3 channels - the first has an XLR input for a microphone and the other two are line level inputs.

It also has reverb and chorus built in which can be controlled via an optional footswitch.

The e965 is Sennheiser's top-tier handheld microphone for live singing - it has large dual diaphragms designed to get as close as possible to the sonic qualities of their studio mics.

It has a shock mounted capsule and built in pop and wind shield. It also has a low cut switch to reduce ambient and wind noise.

Both the polar pattern and 10 dB pad switches are located under the grille which you have to unscrew in order to access the switches - this makes it impossible for the singer to accidentally switch them on stage.

The Roland R-05 has a sturdy build with a metal exterior.

It features onboard editing and built-in reverb. Musicians will find this handy when it comes to its practicing, because it has a backing track feature that allows you to change the tempo without changing pitch and it can also playback loops.

Optional accessories include a windscreen and a tripod mounting socket.

Well known for their extensive line of quality guitar pedals, EHX knows that there's always room for one more pedal. So with the Voice Box, they decided to create a pedal for singing instrumentalists to play with, resulting in a vocal effect pedal that can handle harmony and vocoder duties in one package.

In a market saturated by clones, Breedlove's unique and eclectic acoustic guitar designs provide a refreshing break. This distinct design approach definitely applies to their mid-tier Pursuit Nylon - a true modern nylon acoustic-electric that easily stands out from the rest. And the difference goes beyond just skin deep, because this particular model strays from traditional specs to make the instrument more at home for steel string players.

The XD80USB is similar to the XD8USB with the main differences being:

• It comes with the HDS240USB sound module with 175 sounds and back-lit LCD screen.

• The three tom pads are all dual zone.

• The cymbals are dual zone including the hi-hat.

There were a few more people who expressed negative opinions of the kick pedal even though it's the same piece of hardware as the XD8USB.

This pedal is as straightforward as it gets with just three knobs that let you adjust volume, treble and bass. There's no fancy overdrive and advanced EQ effect, rather it is simply meant to improve the quality and signal-to-noise ratio of your bass guitar sound.

Ampeg drew from their experience and reputation as a popular bass amplifier maker to design the SCR-DI, a preamp stompbox that brings with it the Ampeg amp flavor, with built-in overdrive and DI box capabilities.

The Quad Capture is a sleek audio interface with the company's brand of quality and functionality. It features two XLR/TRS combo inputs that is equipped Roland's VS preamp.

Roland gave the Quad Capture Auto-Sens, which automatically adjusts the gain levels for optimum clip free sound. This feature makes the UA-55 easy to use with different instruments, making it novice friendly.

NB Although this is a 4-channel interface it only records from 2 analog inputs + 2 digital inputs simultaneously - you can't record from 4 simultaneous analog sources.

Far from an ordinary MIDI keyboard, the strength of the Novation 61 SL MKII is in its wealth of control options and convenient automatic mapping with popular DAW software that include Ableton, Logic 9, Pro Tools, Cuebase/Nuendo, Reason/Record, and Sonar. Most notable of these controls are the 8 touch-sensitive encoders that feature 11 segment LED rings and infinite rotation. Other controls include transport buttons, 8 pots, 8 sliders, 8 soft feel trigger pads, and a touch sensitive speed dial.

Marshall's acoustic series amplifiers designed specifically for acoustic guitar are quite popular and the AS100D is one of their better selling models.

It sports 4 channels with two of them having mic inputs - it can handle piezio and magnetic picups as well as vocal mics.

One channel is dedicated to vocal microphones with a mic preamp with phantom power and an XLR socket so it can effectively be used as a mini PA system.

Here's what I found when I processed over 1,500 customer and expert reviews of the XM8500.

The Behringer XM8500 is primarily designed for live vocals, however you will also find it being used on drums and other instruments and also for recording in home studios.

The thing that owners of the XM8500 most often cite positively is that this is an excellent microphone for the price given that it usually sells for only $20.