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 are … [Read more...]
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 and … [Read more...]
Supercardioid vocal condenser for the stage Supercardioid pattern means a tight area of sound pickup, making this the perfect mic for loud stages. Hard of hearing and need those monitors cranked to 11? No problem. The Shure Beta 87A has awesome feedback rejection. I’ve been using the Beta … [Read more...]
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 off … [Read more...]
This mic has a retro look, warm sound, and is optimized for recording vocals. The Neumann TLM 49 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone that is best used in the studio. Its cardioid pattern and warm sound make it a favorite for vocal recording. While Neumann makes a great product, it can be … [Read more...]
The Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is an ideal mic for project and home studio applications. It boasts a cardioid pattern, has specs similar to better quality mics, and it’s affordable. The Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a low-priced mic suited … [Read more...]
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 microphone. The … [Read more...]
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 sounds … [Read more...]
Relatively Inexpensive condenser with switchable polar patterns. The Rode NT2 is not terribly expensive and can be used with either a cardioid or an omni pattern. It sounds surprisingly good on guitar cabinets and has a pretty low noise level in addition to a handy switchable filter built in. … [Read more...]
Versatile microphone perfect for many recording situations. The super clear recording capability that you get with this mic is fantastic. You can use this microphone for so many things, like recording speaking and singing voices in the broadcasting studio or even for podcasting. This makes this mic … [Read more...]