Valuable Gear for

the traveling music producer and sound engineer

Looking for a lightweight solution to take your portable studio speakers with you? At 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) each, these monitors are insanely small and deliver exceptional sound quality. With universal mains, they're perfect for project studios or traveling sound engineers.

From our experience, one of the most absolutely reliable open back headphones on the market. With a frequency response of 10 - 39,500 Hz, it's well beyond the human hearing range and you can trust what it tells you!

Looking for closed headphones to contain and block out the sound as you travel? The Phonon SMB-02 gives you unparalleled sound quality. We tried it for the first time in Japan and were blown away. A great companion in your arsenal for multiple references.

Get rid of your clunky audio interface! A true blessing for any traveling music producer, the Audioquest Dragonfly drives nearly all headphones and makes playing music on your computer, smartphone or powered speakers exponentially better!

Want lightning fast speeds and don't mind spending the money? Go for this insanely reliable SSD by Samsung. It'll withstand drops, has no moving parts, is sleek as hell, super light, and barely takes up any space.

Formatted for Mac, portable AF and ready to use right out of the box. It's small, it's portable, it's reliable, and packs a ton of storage space. For a tight budget, you can't go wrong with this. 3TB and it's cheap, cheap!

We use this handy portable recorder all the time during our travels. It can be used as an audio interface, to record your DJ sets while traveling, and it lets your record everything from the Indy 500 to the fluttering of a hummingbird with extraordinary realism.

Our preferred MIDI controller for hitting the road with minimal weight. With a super slim profile, sleek looks, and minimalist design, this Bluetooth MIDI controller is a necessity that won't take up much head room in your luggage. Available as Bluetooth or wired.

For the true traveler, the Farpoint 70 is as pragmatic as it is light. An ideal choice to pack your clothes, electronics, and travel accessories while keeping a minimal profile. The best part? It comes with a day backpack, which you can also use as your laptop bag!

Our site's founder, Arthur Galestian, is a trusted mentor at Pyramind Music Production school in San Francisco. They run remote music production courses and online mentoring to help you improve your skills while you're on the road. Have a look!

Trusted House Sitters connects you with pet owners who will be away from their homes. Take great care of their homes and pets in exchange for accommodation. Pure gold for pet lovers! Get 20% off membership with code RAF41694.

When we travel, we use World Nomads. Their support is superb and they're quick to process claims in case anything should go wrong. Buy at home or while traveling, and claim online from anywhere in the world. Highly recommended!