AKG C 451 E - "Exceptional gear!"
The features have already been mentioned. It's ideal in pairs to record guitar, vocals (CK5 capsule), as drum room mic (CK1 & CK2), or as room mic (CK8 shotgun). OVERALL OPINION I have been usi…
Neumann KM 84 - "Great High-end SDC mic!"
This is a recording microphone that is mainly suited for use in the recording studio, as it is a relatively fragile piece of gear and shouldn't be trifled with. Though I'm sure they'd be great for li…
AKG C 414 B-XLS - moosers's review
The AKG C 414 B-XLS is the newest version of the ever popular 414 condenser microphone. I've mostly used a few different older models of the 414, but have used this a few times over a friend's small…
Blue Microphones Bottle - "Expensive but effective microphone!"
I recently had the pleasure of having this microphone in the studio with a freelance engineer who brought it. It's truly a remarkable microphone. I haven't had much experience with this microphone un…
AKG C 3000 B - "Reasonably priced Large Diaphragm Condenser"
This is a large diaphragm condenser microphone. It thus requires a pre-amp with phantom power to operate correctly. It's a large diaphragm condenser, so I haven't had much use for it outside of the s…
Neumann TLM 170 - moosers's review
The Neumann TLM 170 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone for use in the recording studio only. It's definitely going to be seen more in professional studios, but it would also be an awesome all…
Sony C-500 - moosers's review
The Sony C-500 is a vintage, large diaphragm condenser microphone. It's definitely best suited in the studio, as I wouldn't use this outside of a studio since it's older and isn't meant for this kin…
AKG C 451 - "Fantastic, relatively cheap condenser mic"
This is the AKG C451, a small diaphragm condenser microphone. I have used it mostly in the studio, but I have played gigs where the sound engineer has used them as my drummer's overhead mics, so they…
CAD e200² - moosers's review
The CAD e200 is a large diaphragm side address condenser microphone that is designed for use in the studio. It's got three pick up patterns to choose from, including cardoid, omnidirectional, and fi…
Earthworks Z30X - moosers's review
The Earthworks Z30X is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that is to be used for studio applications only. I'm not sure that they make this microphone any longer, but they do have a few newer mi…
Earthworks SR69 - moosers's review
The Earthworks SR69 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that I've recently used in the recording studio. The mic has a cardioid polar pick up pattern and is actually supposed to pick up freque…
Shure KSM27 - "I. Love. This. Mic."
This is a fantastic, silver, cardioid condenser mic. It's got so much mic packed in a small little case with three EQ options that make your vocals sound crisp, warm and clear. It's an XLR microphone…
Samson Technologies CL8 - "Good Mic -- A little overpriced"
This is a multi-pattern condensor microphone from Samson Audio. It's a recording microphone with an XLR connector. It's a good starting microphone for those who want to take a step into the intermedi…
Avenson Audio STO-2 - moosers's review
The Avenson Audio STO-2 is a set of two unique microphone that have an outstanding overall sound quality. The microphones are pressure transducer based, which is to emulate the way the human ears pi…
Shure KSM27 - moosers's review
The Shure KSM27 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that I've used in the recording studio. I guess you could use this for recording a live show, but I've never done so, so this review will fo…
Soundelux USA U195 - moosers's review
The Soundelux U195 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that should only be used in the recording studio. It is a FET (field effect transistor) based microphone, with a standard cardioid pick u…
Audio-Technica AT825 - moosers's review
The Audio-Technica AT825 is a stereo condenser microphone designed for use in recording studios, although I can see how this would work well for recording a live show as well. Since I've only used t…
Sennheiser MKH 416 - moosers's review
The Sennheiser MKH 416 is a shot gun tube microphone that can be used for a number of applications. While shot gun microphones are mostly used for recording audio for film, I've got experience using…
Shure KSM44 - moosers's review
The Shure KSM44 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. This is probably the highest end condenser microphone that Shure currently has to offer, a…
Neumann TLM 67 - " Excellent Micro"
translatedLarge capsule condenser microphone transformerless output, 3 directional, pad and low cut. Based on the versatile features, but more relevant to human voices (sung and spoken), the cons-bass, cello…
Neumann TLM 193 - " Sensor reality"
translatedUsed on the spoken voice and singing. OVERALL OPINION I confirm most previous opinions. This micro transcribed perfectly the voice or vocals. The sound is much more precise and end a AKG 414 even…
AKG C414 B-TL II - Hiryu's review
translatedStudio microphone capsule which has been specifically designed for voice recording. As capacitor it needs to be powered by phantom power and a preamp quality to maximize its qualities. Its frequency…
Neumann TLM 103 - Mike Crophone's review
translatedCondenser microphone transformater output. Capsule of U87 (LA studio reference). Single cardioid directivity No general mitigating No high-pass filter No supension original livery Excellent sen…
Behringer B-2 - raymond_fr's review
translatedCondenser microphone all uses. Difficult to rate the characteristics! OVERALL OPINION Used since July 2001, very satisfied. I compared with the Rode NT1, which I think is his "brother." The Rod…
RODE NT1 - Anonyme's review
translatedIt is a track making microphone (song, speech) to be supplied by an electrostatic phatom. OVERALL OPINION I have been using it for a month now and I'm delighted. Despite its appearance PVC, gray, …