Gear Reviews

  Here at ProAudioLand, we’re huge fans of Quilter Labs. With products that offer amazing tone, high-quality parts, and unique feature sets, Quilter Labs is a perfect example of what a great boutique manufacturer can bring to the table. Today, the company has announced a new product in that same vein -- the Overdrive 200, a block style four-channel guitar amplifier that packs a lot of power and versatility in a surprisingly small package. Keep reading to find out more about the latest piece of gear from the guys at Quilter Labs.   Continue reading →

  Based in Finland, Darkglass Electronics is well-known for their high-quality, versatile electric bass gear. Their mission is simple – to help bass players of every genre take their tone to the next level. And from my time with a few pieces of their gear, I think it’s safe to say they have succeeded. Today, we take a closer look at one of their more popular offerings -- the Microtubes B7K Ultra bass preamp. Based on the already great B7K, this bass preamp looks to kick things up a few notches.    Continue reading →

  You'd be forgiven if you've never heard about Acus Sound Engineering, but if you're a fan of premium quality acoustic-centric amplifiers, speakers, and cabinets, you should definitely give them a closer look. Founded over 40 years ago by the Frederico Canale, this Italian based audio company is all about delivering amazing tone to acoustic players around the world. While they have plenty of popular products to choose from, today, we'd like to shine a light on a couple of acoustic combo amplifiers that have caught our eye -- the Oneforstrings 5 and Oneforstrings 8. Boasting the clarity, articulation, and a natural sound that is integral for acoustic instruments, these two combos are looking to set the standard on what a great acoustic amplifier can deliver.   Continue reading →

  Founded in 1966 by Bob Heil, Heil Sound is a professional audio company that has managed to flourish for decades thanks in part to their extensive knowledge of the market and forward-thinking microphone designs. In fact, they are so respected in the industry that they remain the only manufacturer to be invited to exhibit their products at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. With that in mind, we decided to take the time to share with our visitors a few of our favorite mics from Heil Sound. If you're serious about your audio gear, you owe it to yourself and your sound to take a closer look the mics below!   Continue reading →

  Here at ProAudioLand, we’re huge fans of Quilter Labs. With products that offer amazing tone, high-quality construction, and unique features, Quilter Labs is a perfect example of what a great boutique manufacturer can bring to the table. I've taken a few of their guitar combos amps and heads for a spin and always come away impressed at just how much power and performance Quilter Labs is able to cram into such small packages. With that in mind, I decided to take a look at one of their bass offerings, the Bass Block 800 head to be exact. And from my time with the miniature bass amp head, it looks to be no different.     Continue reading →