Great sound quality for close-up vocals The microphone has the ability to handle very high SPL while it operates at close range. The rugged construction with multi-level grille makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. It is not suited for live performance if there is no sound … [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...]
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...]
Sennheiser E815S
August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Dynamic mic for rehearsal, stage and backup gear The e815S is inexpensive considering its sound quality, durability and reliability. They are sold alone or in a three pack. Perhaps their most remarkable quality is their instrument miking diversity. Vocals, horns, woodwinds, percussion and more … [Read more...]
Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Microphone
August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Dynamic mic for stage vocals or guitar amps E835 has clean sound, great construction, is reliable, discreet and affordable. After about four years of being yelled into, the grills on both my e835s are beginning to show rust. For the same price as an SM58 ($99), the e835 pulls ahead … [Read more...]
Audix D4
August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Small dynamic mic for low frequency applications The Good This mic kicks and snaps! With a little EQ, it could restart a heart on the right system. Also, it’s affordable and pretty discreet. Sometimes it picks up too much of the bottom end and requires a gate to compensate for the low … [Read more...]
Shure SM58
July 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Referred to by some as the world’s most popular vocal mic, the SM58 is built for performance and durability. The Shure SM58 is legendary for its ability to withstand both onstage and road abuse, while maintaining superb performance. It has stood up to the test of time not only onstage, but … [Read more...]
AKG D112
July 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The AKG D112 is universally accepted as a “kick drum microphone.” It is a common favorite for this job. It also performs very well on other bass instruments including trombones and bass cabinets. Because of the way the AKG D112 is designed, it doesn’t handle high frequencies … [Read more...]