Some matches are made in heaven. The Shure 55S and Elvis was one of them. Think of Elvis on stage and you think hip gyrations, foot slides…and a 55S. It’s impossible to picture the king without that sleek metal mic in his hand.

The way you monitor your audio can be as important as the tools you use to capture sound. Whether tracking, mixing, or fine tuning your music during mastering, we’ll help you find the right pair of headphones for your next visit to the studio.

Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Dave Matthews and Pharrell Williams have all relied on ROBERT ‘RAab’ STEVENSON to sound their best. LOUDER finds out what takes to be a vocal coach to the stars.