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Overall Opinion 
- What I like most about these headphones is the way they fold up. They are ideal for DJing or just running samples because you can do the "put them on your shoulder" thing quite easily. What I mean by that in case you don't know is the ear pieces can rotate 180 degrees so you can "stack" them and stick them on your shoulder (kinda like you can do with a cell phone) and work hands free, although you neck will hurt if you stay in that position too long. The other thing i should mention is that the sound quality and bass response is pretty darn good. They are not the best cans I own (I have a pair of AKG MKII's that are out of this world) but they are the best pair I use for live settings. They also seem pretty sturdy and because the ear pieces swivel, I can safely fit them into my laptop case (great for on the go). What I don't like about these headphone is the earpieces are not deep enough for my ears. For the record, I do not have huge ears and they do not stick out from my head in any abnormal way. After about a 1/2 of continuous use, my ears start to feel soar. That is really the only problem I have with these headphones. I got these for about $100. I have to say that for the sound quality and the durability, I feel its a good deal. The response from these headphones is very good. They can easily be used as studio headphones, but they are meant for the stage. I have used many headphones in my day, including other Sony pairs and this set holds it own quite well. I will say again, if you are just looking for Studio headphones, fork over the extra cash and get a pair of AKG MKII's, they are absolutely amazing, especially for mixing.
Yes, I DJ occasionally but its not my passion at all. I am a Multi instrumentalist who plays a variety of styles of music and I use these headphones often, especially when I bring my laptop and run ableton 8. Yes, I would buy these again if I didn't own them already.
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Getting Started
- I didn't have anything to do with the installation process of the Sony Sound Forge 8 software that I have used, as it was already installed on the system that I used it on at my school. However, in my time using it, it always worked well without too many bugs or issues. The interface of the software didn't take me all that long to get accustomed to as it is a pretty user friendly piece of software, although there is a lot that you can do that I didn't get too into. All of the typical features and functions are easy to find and understand though, so unless you're looking to learn all of the ins and outs of the software, I don't think that a manual is necessity.
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Suitability/Performance
- The system that I ran Sony Sound Forge 8 on was a PC desktop running Windows XP. Although this wouldn't have been my first choice to run the software on, I do have to say that it ran pretty well within this configuration. I don't know all of the specs of the computer that I ran the software with, but definitely wasn't a top of the line computer or anything like that, and was rather ordinary. I first used Sony Sound Forge 8 about four or five years ago in a Music Technology class...
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Overall Opinion
- The extent of my use with Sony Sound Forge 8 had to do with manipulating samples and experimenting with effects and digital processing. I didn't go into too much detail in terms of mixing or creating, but for what I used it for it got the job done very well. There are a few newer versions of Sound Forge that have come out since, although I haven't had a chance to check them out yet. The price of this one and the newer versions are comparable, so I would probably recommend checking out Sound Forge 10, as I'm sure it is more up to date and has more to offer. However, if you can get a cheaper version using Sound Forge 8, definitely keep in mind that on its own this is a powerful piece of software with a ton of capabilities...
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Characteristics
- I actually signed up to this site, purely, initially anyway, to share my experience of using the ecm-909 microphone. After having spent £150 on a microphone , i wasnt too impressed.....i was looking for a microphone i could feel very comfortable with and confident with. After looking through a junk shop on a day out with my wife ...i noticed an old sony cassette recorder....with the aforementioned ecm-909 microphone. I asked how much they wanted for the mic. I was told £3......and took it not knowing the quality of the mic but knowing that sony only do quality...so maybe the mic could be useful. The mic is so good that i have gigged in many different environments, and can honestly say that it is brilliant....suits me perfectly not only for live but also for recording......its a great little mic.....and have yet to hear anything come close to my Roland ac 60 amp with the sony ecm-909 microphone....i write my own stuff and have a baritone voice.....there is a lot of depth in the mic which suits me fine......my sound is quiet acoustic...similar to jackson browne (hope i spelled it right ?) or the eagles acoustic sets........so in short, i would highly recomend getting your hands on one of these babies......although you might have to search !
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Overall Opinion
- Only comment on this section i can make is that the quality is brilliant........but i did have to solder a cable to the wires to adapt it to XLR
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Characteristics
- The Sony C-535P is small diaphragm condenser microphone that is rare and no longer made. The mic is best suited for the recording studio and I haven't used it anywhere else, although I don't think I would even recommend using it outside the studio. The mic has a cardioid polar pick up pattern and will pick up frequencies between 30 Hz and 20 KHz.
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Overall Opinion
- While I don't own a Sony C-535P myself, I've used it a number of times in a professional studio for a variety of purposes. In my time using it I've found it to be an overall stellar microphone. The three applications that I have used it for include acoustic guitar, hi hat and other cymbals, and acoustic piano. I've found this mic to be perfect for these applications as the C-535P picks up an incredible amount of detail. While it is a small diaphragm condenser and won't pick up a ton of low end, for applications where this might not be necessary, the C-535P shines. I haven't had the chance to have extensive use with the mic, but I've used it enough to know that it is versatile and is a great microphone to have around the studio. This isn't an easy microphone to find as they aren't exactly readily available, but many high end studios still have them. If you do have this mic or are trying to find some more information about this mic, the info is definitely out there it just isn't easy to find one to actually try out. However, if you're looking for a top notch small diaphragm condenser, I don't think that you can go wrong with this microphone. All in all, it's a crystal clear sounding mic and is versatile, and although I'm not sure about the price as it varies, even if you have to pay a bit for this one to me it would be worth it...
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Characteristics
- The Sony C-38B is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. While the mic is indeed a condenser, it has a classic look and the outside is reminiscent of a ribbon mic. The mic has options for both cardioid and omni polar pick up patterns and the mic also features a pad and a low cut filter. The mic will pick up frequencies between 30 Hz and 18 KHz.
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Overall Opinion
- The Sony C-38B is overall a very impressive microphone. I think that anyone who has used this would agree with me when I say it has a top notch tone and is great in a variety of situations. I've gotten great results with it for recording all sorts of different instruments including vocals, acoustic piano, acoustic guitar, and pretty much any other acoustic instrument where I would a lot of details to be picked up. This is a sensitive mic and will work wherever you want to make sure that you are getting all the subtle sounds from acoustic instruments. Being that this is a top tier condenser microphone from one of the best in the business, this isn't a cheap mic. Having said that, if you are seriously looking for a high end condenser microphone with some versatility, you know that you have to pay a good amount as you will get what you pay for. I would absolutely recommend looking into this mic regardless of if you are a home or professional studio owner as it is both a great mic to add to a larger collection or to get a good one started. I hope I'm able to use the Sony C-38B in the future more as it is a really great sounding microphone that I find useful for a lot of different applications.
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Characteristics
- The Sony ECM 55 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. It has an XLR cable connected to it and has an omnidirectional pick up pattern. I've only used the mic in the studio, but it is suitable for live recording as well for simple live sound.
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Overall Opinion
- I've only used the Sony ECM 55 a handful of times, but I've used it in a variety of situations. I first used it a few years ago, but I'm not in love with this mic so I haven't used it all that often. I like the way that it sounds for some things, but for me it only works for on a limited number of applications. I do like using it for acoustic guitar and other acoustic stringed instruments, but I don't like it so much for drum overheads or anything drum related. It has a pretty crisp sound quality for more mid range instruments like the acoustic guitar, but for things that need a bit more detail on the high end, it doesn't sound as good in my opinion. Having the cable attached to it is both a blessing and a curse because while it comes in handy sometimes, it can get in the way other times. Sony definitely makes some good products, and the ECM 55 is one of them, but I've certainly heard better small diaphragm condenser microphones for this price and to me there are more options out there. The price is quite reasonable, but to me the mic could sound a little better because there are other mics out there that sound better for the same price. All in all, the Sony ECM 55 is a nice mic at a nice price, but definitely shop around a bit before buying.
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Characteristics
- The Sony C-48 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is not made anymore and is a vintage microphone. It is best for use in the recording studio, and in the recording studio is the only place I have used it and I would recommend doing the same. Since it is an older microphone, it is delicate and needs to be kept in the studio and treated properly.
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Overall Opinion
- I haven't been using the Sony C-48 for all that long, only about a year or so, but since I first used it I have found myself using it whenever I get the chance to. It is really a great sounding microphone for any type of application, but I find it especially great for recording male vocals. It will sound great for female vocals as well, but for some reason it picks up male vocals especially well. It also sounds awesome as a room microphone when recording electric guitar - I put it about three feet away from the guitar amp in addition to a Shure SM57 that picks up the close sound of the guitar amp. This gives me a good amount of room to play around with it when it comes to mixing and I feel that the C-48 does as good of a job of getting that guitar room sound as any other microphone that I've tried. I also like using the Sony C-48 for recording acoustic stringed instruments like acoustic guitar and cello as I feel when placed right does a tremendous job of picking up these instruments' nuances. The price of the Sony C-48 is of course pretty expensive, but this is a microphone that is designed for professionals looking for great tone no matter what the price. If you are a professional studio owner or engineer, I would highly recommend giving the Sony C-48 a shot.
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Characteristics
- The Sony C-37 is a tube condenser microphone best suited for use in the recording studio. I have only used this mic in recording studio and wouldn't recommend using it in any sort of live situation, as these are old mics and are fragile. The C-37 comes in its own swivel mount holder that makes it sturdy and easy to place. It has its own power supply that has bass roll off on it.
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Overall Opinion
- I've been using the classic Sony C-37 tube condenser mic for about four or five years and it is truly a great microphone. The sound comes in crystal clear with a warmth that not many microphones have. Due to the tubes and older parts it has, it has a unique tone and cannot be replicated by something other than the real thing. I have used the Sony C-37 for all types of applications and have found it highly effective on vocals, guitars, stand up bass, horns, and woodwind instruments. It has a fullness to its sound that makes it great on such a variety of different instruments. Due to its extraordinary sound and how long it has been around, the C-37 has become pretty rare and is prone to injury because of how fragile it is. If you can find one used it will cost you a pretty penny, but is probably a good price if you are considering buying this as your go to all around, all purpose microphone. This being said, it is probably out of the price range for the home studio owner, and is generally suited for professionals. This is a highly sought after mic with a great reputation and the sound quality to back it up. Sony has been making high quality products forever, and the C-37 is one of their best microphones.
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Characteristics
- The Sony C-800G is a tube condenser microphone made for use in professional recording studios. I would never recommend bringing this outside of your studio as it is not built for live use - it is simply too expensive and too big. It is such a powerful microphone and emits so much heat that it needs its own little radiator, which is the big thing hanging off of the back of it. Since it is a tube mic, it also has its own power supply. This is one of, if not the best sounding microphone I have ever heard.
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Overall Opinion
- I've been using the Sony C-800G for about three years. When I first heard it used, I was absolutely blown away. The clarity and overall tone quality is unbeatable. I did a shoot out with some pretty awesome Neumann mics and some other high end tube condensers and the C-800G reined supreme. I don't get to use this everyday, as most studios cannot afford to have one, but whenever I do get to use one it is an absolute treat. I can't say enough about the fullness and crispness of the tone quality. It is a great vocal microphone for all types of singers, but will work great in any type of situation. The price makes it impossible for just about anyone except for big professional studio owners to have them, but if you get the chance to use or rent one, you'd be crazy not to. The Sony C-800G is in a class by itself and I haven't heard a microphone that can match the crisp and clean sound this mic has. If you can afford one of these, God bless you. As for the rest of us, if you can ever get your hands on using one of these, you need to take advantage!
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Overall Opinion
- I've been using the Sony MDR-V500 studio headphones for about two years. These headphones are a favorite of a lot of engineers for monitoring while recording and for checking mixes on. They are built well and have a full sound overall. This being said, they are headphones and they don't have a huge low end presence. While they aren't isolation headphones really, they do block out most of the sound when you are monitoring while recording, but won't block out all the noise - the ear phones just aren't big enough to fit snug enough to block out all the noise, although they do fit comfortably. The sound of the MDR-V500s is full and it covers the whole frequency spectrum except for the very low end. I would compare these headphones to the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones as they are similar in price. While the HD 280 Pros have a much better low end presence, the overall sound quality is pretty comparable and both will deliver an accurate sound. I would say that I prefer the Sennheiser headphones better because of the low end presence that makes them better for mixing, although I never do too much mixing on headphones. I would say that these are best suited for monitoring while recording and for checking mixes rather than mixing itself. For this reason I would recommend these headphones to those looking for a great pair of headphones for overall use, but would also encourage those interested to check out the Sennheisers I mentioned as it is a matter of personal preference. The MDR-V500 are very reasonable in price, which is less than a hundred dollars USD, and are an overall great set of headphones that deliver a full sound for such a small set of headphones at such a small price.
