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Andrew Chapman Creative’s 2025 Gear Gauntlet: Hits, Misses, and Mic Mayhem

Andrew Chapman Creative isn’t here to sell you snake oil or stroke your ego—he’s here to torch the hype and drag the truth out of 2025’s audio gear pile. In this no-BS roundup, Andrew slices through the marketing fog, calling out the kit that slaps and the boxes that flop. Expect sharp takes on microphones, preamps, and outboard gear, with a special eye for the stuff that actually earns its rack space. If you’re sick of spec-sheet worship and want real-world verdicts from a creator who’s seen it all, this is your rave bunker briefing. Ready to find out what’s

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