RODE NT1000 - moosers's review
The Rode NT1000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. I wouldn't bring this mic outside of the studio as it is too fragile for live shows and I …
Bock Audio bock 195 - moosers's review
The Bock Audio 195 is a large diaphragm FET (field effect transistor) microphone that has some unique characteristics. The mic has two different modes (fat and norm) which will give you some bass ro…
RODE NT2000 - moosers's review
The Rode NT2000 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. I wouldn't use this mic outside the studio at all and I imagine that most would be smart enough no…
Blue Microphones Bottle - moosers's review
The Blue Microphones Bottle is a tube condenser microphone designed for use in the studio. This is quite an expensive microphone and is also delicate, so use outside of the studio in any application…
Oktava MC-012-01 - moosers's review
The Oktava MC-012-01 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that is made for use in the recording studio. It has the ability to use different pick up patterns as it has different caps for differe…
Blue Microphones Bluebird - moosers's review
The Blue Microphones Bluebird is a condenser microphone made for use in the recording studio and I wouldn't recommend using it anywhere else. It has a cardioid polar pick up pattern and is suppose t…
Neumann KM 84 - moosers's review
The Neumann KM 84s are a pair of small diaphragm condenser microphones. They are designed for use in the recording studio and since they are expensive and fragile they aren't meant for live recordin…
RODE NT3 - songboy's review
What type of microphone? (live, recording, mixed...) This Microphone definitely a recording mic. If you were to set this up on stage with other instruments, it would most likely feed back very bad a…
Sony C-48 - moosers's review
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 plac…
Oktava MC-012-01 - mooseherman's review
These small diaphragm condenser mics are great for studio use. I've never heard of them being used live and they're pretty delicate so I wouldn't recommend it. They are condensers so they need the po…
Neumann U 47 fet - mooseherman's review
This condenser mic is for studio use only. It has a cardioid pickup pattern and a high tolerance for SPL. The mic has been around since the late 1940s and was an enormously popular mic for years (an…
Earthworks TC30 - moosers's review
The Earthworks TC30 is a uniquely designed condenser microphone that has an omni polar pick up pattern. This is not only a unique microphone in terms of look and shape, but unique in that it will pic…
Oktava MK-012 - moosers's review
The Oktava MK-102 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone with an interchangeable set of heads used for changing polar patterns. I have used it only in the recording studio, but I could see it bein…
Microtech Gefell PM 860 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by Bernard Ancèze/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Cardioid mic Condenser mic 12-volt Tuchel phantom connector or 48-volt XLR connector (modified) Hand-held mic. OV…
AKG C 451 E - moosers's review
The AKG 451 E is a small diaphragm condenser microphone. It has a cardioid polar pattern pick up and also contains a switchable high pass filter. I have only used this microphone in the studio and th…
AKG C 414 B-XL II - moosers's review
The AKG C 414 B-XL II is a condenser microphone used primarily in the recording studio. I'm sure it can be used on stage as well but since it is rather fragile I have never tried to use it in such a …
Shure SM81 - moosers's review
The Shure SM81 is a small diaphragm condensor microphone. I have used this mic mostly in the studio, but it can be used in either a live setting or a recording studio. It has a couple of low pass fi…
Neumann KM 184 - moosers's review
The Neumann KM 184 a small diaphragm condenser used primarily in the recording studio. Its small size and great response to high end frequencies make it the industry standard for recording drum overh…
Blue Microphones Kiwi - moosers's review
The Blue Kiwi is a high quality condenser recording microphone. It has multiple polar patterns - cardioid, figure 8 and omni. It also has settings for in between each of those, with 9 patterns total…
Audio-Technica AT2035 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by arisk16/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Audio Technica AT2035 • Large diaphragm for a smooth and natural sound and less noise • High SPL handling and exception…
Neumann TLM 103 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by Hagbard/translated from Audiofanzine FR) 1) The U87 capsule is fabulous 2) the capsule is not the only parameter for the sound of a mic OVERALL OPINION - Five yea…
Neumann U 87 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by bhomassel/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Excellent microphone. Perfect for any recording application. Vocals, guitar, violin, choir, etc. I use it with a Tube-Tech…
AKG C 2000 B - pdecirce's review
I will mention the main features of the AKG as gleaned from their own description and will add how it applies to us as users. The main situation you may find yourself using this microphone would be:…
AKG Perception 200 - sat4n's review
It's your standard large diaphragm condenser with bass roll-off and a db pad. It comes with a shock mount and a hard case, which is cool. OVERALL OPINION I really would like an AKG 414 or something…
Studio Projects B1 - FP User's review
Comes with a leather zipper bag, wind sock, and a mic cradle. All good quality and only $99.00! $99.00 U.S. OVERALL OPINION This mic is unbelivable for the price. It works great for male vocals an…
