Spire Studio $349

Aimed at those seeking a fast, efficient, highquality mobile recording system, our review called iZotope’s outlandish cylindrical gadget “wonderfully convenient”. It’s all about the standalone functionality of the hardware. Two combi XLR/jack inputs feature Grace Design preamps and phantom power, the integrated condenser mic is more than good enough for scratch work, the multitrack recording process is ingenious, and there’s enough storage for up to six hours of work. 260 » 8/ 10