A Microphone at its Intended Purpose Better isolation from tape mechanism, and is unidirectional. It has great sound and good directionality. It is so sensitive that it picks up the zoom motor of the camcorder and any other touches and bumps. It also has no battery light, weak/flimsy … [Read more...]
MXL 2006 Microphone Review
September 11, 2010 by 1 Comment
Picks up everything! The microphone picks up absolutely every sound. The microphone’s casing is very sturdy. Shock mount helps to eliminate unwanted noise when moving the microphone around. The fact that the microphone picks up absolutely every sound can be a bad thing as well. The … [Read more...]
Shure KSM44 Microphone Review
September 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Record using 3 different polar patterns! The microphone offers 3 separate polar patterns for recording, which can be used according to your specific requirements. It offers great quality when recording from the low-end of the frequency spectrum. Does not add much coloration when recording … [Read more...]
MXL V69M-EDT Microphone Review
September 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A tube microphone that delivers great recording quality This microphone is ideal for a recording artist with a low budget. It gives quality recordings with great pickup on the lower and mid ranges. Although this microphone handles the upper-mid ranges well, it does not work that well with … [Read more...]
MXL 603 Microphone Review
September 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Record the acoustic guitar like never before! A low-budget microphone that provides great quality. Works well with acoustic guitar. Records the top end quite well, making it a good snare drum microphone. This microphone is not good on the lower ranges. Sometimes you will have to bring it … [Read more...]
Samson R21 Microphone Review
September 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A triple-pack to fulfill your concurrent recording needs Since you get 3 microphones, you can record multiple instruments at the same time. Price is very low when compared to contemporary models. The microphones provide good sound capture. The mics are a bit too sensitive and will pick up … [Read more...]
Shure PG58 Microphone Review
September 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Great recording quality at an affordable price Since you get 3 microphones, you can record multiple instruments at the same time. Price is very low when compared to contemporary models. The microphones provide good sound capture. The mics are a bit too sensitive and will pick up too much … [Read more...]
AKG C1000
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Studio quality condenser at a fraction of the price Approximating the quality of its pricier counterparts, AKG’s C 1000 S can withstand very high sound pressure levels, which makes them great for live sound and project studios. The AKG C 1000 S might be a little pricey for a … [Read more...]
Azden Barrel SGM-1X Shotgun Mic
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Affordable shotgun microphone for capturing audio for video With versatile mounting options and the possibility of going wireless by plugging into the 41XT transmitter, this shotgun is perfect for use with smaller consumer video cameras. Although this shotgun is nicely priced, it won’t … [Read more...]
Audix I-5 Instrument Microphone
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Affordable dynamic, cardioid instrument microphone This is a great price for a great microphone. It is being compared to Shure’s SM57 as a great microphone for snare drums and guitar cabinets. The I-5 has a very pronounced proximity effect meaning that there is a notable bass boost … [Read more...]