RODE NT1-A - joshsound's review
The NT1A is a modern version of the Rode classic NT1. This mic is very cheap to buy, but honestly it sounds way better than it should for this price. Value is definitely the defining characteristic…
Shure SM81 - joshsound's review
The SM81 has been a small diaphragm condenser "old standby" for a while now. In my opinion it is one of the best small condenser's on the market, even though it's not one of the most expen…
Shure KSM137 - joshsound's review
This is the middle of the road model in Shure's KSM line of small diaphragm microphones meant for the studio. Overall I will say that this mic sounds very good. Since it's a small diaphragm, it doe…
Groove Tubes GT-57 - joshsound's review
This mic is a pretty standard large diaphragm condenser made by Groove Tubes. They are usually known for their nice guitar amp tubes, but they recently have put out a few respectable mics and preamp…
Audio-Technica AT4040 - afterglow479's review
Here we have a nice large diaphragm condenser mic from Audio Technica. It connects with a standard XLR mic cable. It does require phantom power from your preamp to work. The mic comes in a nice pa…
Shure KSM44 - afterglow479's review
The KSM44 is a large diaphragm condenser mic from Shure. This one represents the height of Shure's entrance into the studio vocal mic market. It has a couple of bells and whistles included with the…
Oktava MK-012 - webstersays's review
These are small diaphragm condenser mics. They are quite commonly found in pairs, so you can do stereo recording with them. They are best suited for recording, but you could use them live if you ne…
Shure KSM27SL - webstersays's review
The ksm27 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is often used for recording and sometimes for live too. It is mostly used for music but I have a friend who uses it for the theater stage as …
Shure KSM32 - frankP_en's review
The Shure KSM32 is a side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for studio recording and live sound productions. It reproduces a natural sound of the original source. It's light weight (490 g). 55.9…
The T.bone EM 1000 - karnickel's review
Back-Elektret-Condenser Small Diaphragm suitable for live and recording. OVERALL OPINION After this microphone fell into my hands, i was really content using it for acoustic guitar and tried to fin…
Audio-Technica ATM33 - RickD's review
- What type of microphone? (live, recording, mixed...) Probably too sensitive for live use unless you're using a clever sound system of some sort. Also picks up stuff off axis... Has a pretty good ba…
Shure KSM27 - soccerplayer25's review
The Shure KSM27 is a condenser microphone that I have used both in the studio and live. It works great for all applications and especially as overheads on a drum set in a live The shape of it makes …
MXL 991 - soccerplayer25's review
The MXL 991 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that I've used in the studio on acoustic guitar, drum overheads, hi hat, other acoustic stringed instruments and on things that is essential to h…
MXL V67G - goodbyebluesky's review
MXL's V67g is a large diaphram condensor type microphone, mainly for studio use and due to its low price probably useful to home recording enthusiasts on a budget. The sturdy metal capsule painted gr…
AKG C 1000 - moosers's review
I own a pair of AKG C1000s and I have used them extensively in the studio. They're a great set (I would recommend getting a pair) of small-diaphragm condensers. It has an on/off switch, which always …
