Audio Test Kitchen

Audio Test Kitchen lets users compare standardized recordings from 300 microphones before buying.

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About Audio Test Kitchen

Audio Test Kitchen is a website for comparing how microphones sound. Its main library contains standardized recordings of 300 microphones, which visitors can audition and compare before buying. According to the site, the library was created in partnership with 65 audio manufacturers, and recordings are standardized with matched levels so that gear is compared under the same conditions.

The current library covers microphones only. The site says it plans to add other categories later, including other microphone types, guitars and pedals, outboard gear and software, and drums and cymbals. These are described as future plans, not available content. The site also publishes blog articles on topics such as studio monitors and microphone technology. The homepage does not state pricing or where products can be purchased.

Key features

  • Audition and compare recordings from 300 microphones
  • Standardized recordings with matched levels for side-by-side comparison
  • Library created in partnership with 65 audio manufacturers, per the site
  • Blog articles on studio monitors and microphone technology
  • Planned future categories: guitars, pedals, drums, outboard gear, software
Best for: Audio engineers, microphone enthusiasts, and first-time listeners who want to hear microphones before choosing one to buy.
Good for
  • Recordings are standardized and levels are matched, so microphones are compared under the same conditions.
  • The library covers 300 microphones in one place.
  • The site states it was created with manufacturer partnership.
Watch out for
  • Only microphones are currently in the library; other gear categories are planned for the future.
  • The homepage does not state pricing.
  • The site describes its own methods and partnerships; these claims are not independently verified on the homepage.

Audio Test Kitchen at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Audio Test Kitchen FAQ

What gear can I compare on the site right now?
The current library covers microphones. The site says other categories, such as guitars and pedals and drums and cymbals, are planned for later.
How are the recordings made comparable?
The site states that recordings are standardized and levels are matched, using methodologies and musical and acoustic scenarios developed for the debut microphone library.
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