Josephson Engineering C42 - moosers's review
The Josephson Engineering C42's are small diaphragm condenser microphones that are best suited for use in the recording studio. They advertise these as live mics as well, so I can't argue with this …
Microtech Gefell M 300 - moosers's review
The Microtech Gefell M 300 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. Microtech Gefell is a company that was founded by Georg Neumann, obviously of N…
Neumann TLM 102 - mooseherman's review
This is a studio-only condenser microphone, made by a German company called Neumann. This company is one of the most respected manufacturers of microphones in the world, and many people are familiar …
Microtech Gefell M 930 - moosers's review
The Microtech Gefell M 930 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed to be used in a professional recording studio environment. This review is specifically for the M 930, as I haven't used …
Josephson Engineering e22S - moosers's review
The Josephson Engineering E22S is a side address, small diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use only in the recording studio. I guess you could use it to record a live show as well, but my e…
Shure VP88 - moosers's review
The Shure VP88 is a high quality stereo condenser microphone to be used in the recording studio. I wouldn't recommend using the mic in any other situation, as it isn't designed for use on the stage …
MXL 990 - Brassplyer's review
I've used it to record voice, horns and acoustic guitar. Is it the greatest mic ever? Possibly not but I believe it represents a substantial bang for the buck. I can only assume those who rate its so…
Audio-Technica AT4050 - moosers's review
The Audio-Technica AT 4050 is a large diaphargm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. The mic is one of the best that Audio-Technica has to offer, and is overall a very popu…
Earthworks SR78 - moosers's review
The Earthworks SR78 is a high definition condenser microphone. It will pick up frequencies between 30 Hz and 30 KHz, which goes a lot higher than most condenser microphones out there, which usually …
Neumann TLM 102 - moosers's review
The Neumann TLM 102 is a very small in size, large diaphragm condenser microphone. It has pretty standard features for a Neumann, as it has a cardioid pick up pattern and will pick up the full frequ…
sE Electronics sE1000 - moosers's review
The SE Electronics SE1000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for home studio owners. I've only used the microphone inside of the recording studio, so this review will be on this type…
Beyerdynamic MC 740 - moosers's review
The Beyerdynamic MC 740 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is uniquely designed. This is one of a few condenser microphones that I've used made by Beyerdynamic, as most of the mics they …
AKG C 452 EB - moosers's review
The AKG C 452 EB is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that is very similar to the 451 model. I'm not exactly sure what the differences are, but I do know that they are near identical models. T…
Neumann KM 64 - moosers's review
The Neumann KM 64 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that should only be used in the recording studio. It isn't the type of microphone that you would want to use outside of the studio because…
Sony c-535p - moosers's review
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…
Sennheiser e 614 - moosers's review
The Sennheiser E 614 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that is primarily a mic for the studio, but I could see it translating well to the stage. However, since I've only got experience with …
Sony C-38B - moosers's review
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 ribb…
Sennheiser MKH405 - moosers's review
The Sennheiser MKH405 is a unique shot gun condenser microphone that can be used for a variety of applications. While it can be used for recording during filming, I've only used this in a recording …
Schoeps CMT56 - moosers's review
The Schoeps CMT56 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. I wouldn't recommend bringing this outside the studio as it is somewhat fragile and is an older …
Neumann KM 54 - moosers's review
The Neumann KM 54 is a large diaphragm tube condenser microphone that is suitable for a number of different applications. The mic isn't suitable for live shows at it is old and fragile and needs to …
sE Electronics sE4 Stereo Pair - moosers's review
The SE Electronics SE4 Stereo Pair are a set of small diaphragm condenser microphones that are designed for use in the studio. Since my main focus is on recording, I've only had the chance to use th…
Shure BG5.1 - songboy's review
This is definitely a Vocal mic used in live situations. It is a Vocal Condenser mic with a Cardioid Pattern. OVERALL OPINION The best thing about this mic is the both the warmth and the clarity…
Shure SM86 - moosers's review
The Shure SM86 is a condenser microphone that is designed for live performances. Most microphone that look like this are dynamic microphones which don't have as much clarity as this one does. Havin…
AKG C414 EB - moosers's review
The AKG C 414 EB is an older model in the classic line of 414 microphones. This is designed for use in the recording studio and probably shouldn't be brought outside of the studio since it is an old…
Earthworks QTC1 - moosers's review
The Earthworks QTC1 (aka QTC 40) is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. It is a high definition microphone and it picks up frequencies between 4 …
