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...]
Shure PG81 Microphone Review
September 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Record the true quality of your instrumentation A 15 foot XLR cable is provided with the microphone. The microphone gives a crisp, clean, high quality sound when recording from the cymbals or vocals. Not suitable for loud vocals or bass, as it does not capture the lower range or sound … [Read more...]
Audio-Technica AT2041SP Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone Package
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Two quality condensers for one low price For a very reasonable price, Audio-Technica has packaged two great condensers together. With a Side-address cardioid condenser and small-diaphragm cardioid condenser, there are several possibilities. A bit on the bright side, the highs of the AT2020 … [Read more...]
AKG C 3000 B Condenser Microphone
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 3000 B can withstand very high sound pressure levels, which makes them great for live sound and project studios. The AKG C 3000 B might be a little pricey for a novice … [Read more...]
Neumann KM184
August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
High-quality pencil condenser stereo pair They’re Neumann. You practically can’t go wrong with Neumann. They provide an incredibly crisp stereo image, and are particularly warm when combined with a tube preamp. Like all Neumanns, they’re not cheap. They also start to roll … [Read more...]
Oktava MK012
August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Small diaphragm condensers with multiple capsules This little condenser microphone produces a lovely bright sound and comes with three separate capsules that screw on and off to alter the polar pattern. They are somewhat delicate and any roughhousing they undergo may cause damage to the … [Read more...]
Shure KSM32
August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
High end quality from a midrange microphone. The sturdy construction of this mic really stood out in my mind. I liked the strong grille and the metal construction really gives it a professional feel. The sound from the Shure KSM32/SL condenser mic was really good. I like that it picks up all … [Read more...]