AKG C1000

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c1000s

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 novice … [Read more...]

Azden Barrel SGM-1X Shotgun Mic

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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

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Audix I-5

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 when … [Read more...]

Crowley and Tripp Naked Eye

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naked eye

Dual voice ribbon microphone Dual voice means two different frequency curves, one on each side. So you basically get two mics in one. What’s more amazing is each side is its own respectable character for any number of applications. Responds beautifully with acoustic guitars, amps, vocals, … [Read more...]

Groove Tubes VELO 8

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VELO-8

Large diaphragm ribbon microphone It’s all about tone! With such smooth mids, this is a great mic to capture warm vocal tracks. It comes with a regular clip and a shockmount. It also comes with an innovative pop filter. As with any mic, it takes some tweaking depending on your vocalist’s … [Read more...]

Audio-Technica AT2041SP Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone Package

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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...]

AmpliVox S122A with Wired Microphone

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Portable tabletop lectern with amplifier, speakers and microphone With 50 Watt amplifier, this compact unit is powerful and can fill a 15,000 square foot room. The S122A works for an audience of 1500 people. For a larger audience, it is not as accommodating. AmpliVox’s S122A is a … [Read more...]

AKG C 3000 B Condenser Microphone

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AKG C 3000 B Condenser_1

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...]

Sennheiser EW 165 G2

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Sennheiser EW 165 G2_1

UHF wireless vocal microphone As clean as a wired Sennheiser mic! Great measures were taken to ensure transmission clarity, including almost 1,500 UHF frequencies from which to tune. An innovative locking feature on the bottom of the mic protects the power and mute functions. Nothing bad. You … [Read more...]

Sennheiser E914

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sennheiser e914_2

Small diaphragm condenser for the stage or studio It’s small and inconspicuous. Sennheiser consistently puts out great products, and this falls in line as one of my personal top ten for its ability to grab the sound I want and reject the noise I don’t. It also has built-in sensitivity … [Read more...]