Gifts for Audio Engineers
Gifts from $24.99 · Free shipping, no minimum · 14-day returns
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Gift Buyer Questions
Clothing is the one category that does not compete with their setup. You do not need to know their interface, their monitors or their DAW to buy a hoodie that references gain staging or phase. Every design on this page is built around studio language rather than a generic music graphic, which is what makes it read as a considered gift instead of a filler one.
This page is organised in three tiers so you can decide by budget. Beanies and the cap sit at $24.99 to $29.99, every tee is $34.99, and every hoodie is $49.99. Shipping is free worldwide with no minimum, so there is nothing to add for delivery.
Choose a beanie or the cap. Both are one size and need no measurements. If you would rather send a tee or a hoodie, they run S to 2XL and the size is picked on the product page. If it lands wrong, you have 14 days to return it unworn and unwashed, with free return shipping inside the US.
Most orders arrive 4 to 14 days after you order, depending on where you are. We do not guarantee a delivery date, so if the gift is for a fixed occasion, order with room to spare. Tracking is emailed as soon as the order ships.
A beanie is the lower risk pick: one size, $24.99 to $29.99, and nothing to measure. A hoodie is the bigger gift at $49.99 and the deepest part of this range, with ten designs to choose from, and studios are usually kept cool enough that it gets worn. If you know their size, the hoodie is the more substantial gift. If you do not, start with the beanie or the cap.
Mostly, yes. Black is the studio default and nearly every design on this page is printed on it, which also makes it the low-risk pick for a gift. The exceptions are the two Ghostnote oversized tees: the dark version comes in Black or Navy, and the light version comes in White, Gray or Orchid. The beanies and the cap each come in a single colourway, shown on the product page.
Buying a gift for an audio engineer is hard for one reason: you cannot out-spend their gear list. They have opinions about converters you have never heard of, and the next thing on their wishlist costs more than your budget. Clothing sidesteps that problem. It is the one category you can buy an engineer without knowing a single thing about their setup.
Pick a price, then pick a design
Under $30. The beanies and the cap. One size, no measuring, and the safest choice when you do not know their size. The Hustle cuffed beanie is $24.99; the 808 Sound black beanie and the Eat Sleep Beats cap are $29.99 each.
Under $35. Every tee on this page is $34.99, in sizes S to 2XL.
$49.99. The hoodies, also S to 2XL. Studio rooms tend to run cool and engineers layer, which is why the hoodies are the deepest part of this page at ten designs.
What the designs refer to
Each graphic points at something an engineer does daily rather than at music in general. Unity Gain and Signal Chain refer to gain staging. Studio Monitors and Phase refer to how a mix gets judged in the room. Don't Clip and In The Red refer to level. Fix It In The Mix, One More Take and Print It are session lines. That specificity is the point: it tells the person opening the box that somebody was paying attention. If you want more context on the non-clothing side of the list, our gift guide for audio engineers covers gear, plugins and studio kit too.
Sizes, delivery and returns
Tees and hoodies run S to 2XL, chosen on the product page. Beanies and the cap are one size. Shipping is free worldwide with no minimum, and orders arrive 4 to 14 days after you order, depending on where you are. We do not promise a specific delivery day, so leave room if the gift is for a fixed date. If the size is wrong, you have 14 days to return it unworn and unwashed, with free return shipping inside the US.
Fast Delivery
Most orders arrive in 4 to 14 days, depending on your location. Made to order.
14-DAY RETURNS
Return apparel within 14 days, unworn and unwashed. Free U.S. return shipping.