Audio-Technica AT4040 - "Cheap Condenser with quality skills!"
This is a large diaphragm condenser microphone from Audio-Technica. While not the most pristine name in the business, AT is getting known for their affordable, yet quality gear, and this mic is no ex…
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…
Behringer B-2 Pro - "Unnaturally good microphone for less than 200 dollars"
This is a studio condenser microphone. It is large diaphragm. This microphone probably wouldn't work well outside of a studio environment, but seeing as it's really cheap, it wouldn't be a horrible i…
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…
Audio-Technica AT4033 - moosers's review
The Audio-Technica AT 4033 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. We've got one of these at the studio where I work, although it's certainly not …
Shure KSM27SL - "Affordably-priced condenser microphone"
This is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that I use quite frequently nowadays. It's a lot cheaper than many other large diaphragm condenser microphones that are of a similar quality. While it's…
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…
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…
Samson Technologies C01 - "Good Beginner Mic"
This is a recording condenser microphone with an XLR (3-pronged) connection. OVERALL OPINION What I like most about it is the sound for the price. It sounds good, and it's got a nice roll off at th…
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…
Electro-Voice RE1000 - moosers's review
ElectroVoice's RE1000 is a large diaphragm condenser designed to be using in recording studios. My experience with the RE1000 is only in the studio, and judging by this use I don't think that I'd re…
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…
Groove Tubes MD1b-FET - moosers's review
The Groove Tubes MD1B-FET is a class A FET (field effect transistor) microphone that is a large diaphragm condenser microphone. It is a reissue of the Groove Tubes MD1. It has a frequency response …
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 …
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…
Behringer B-1 - moosers's review
The Behringer B-1 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone designed as a budget microphone for low end home studio owners. I've only used the mic one time in the recording studio, and this is the s…
MXL 909 - moosers's review
The MXL 909 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone, aimed at users looking for a cheap microphone to use in their home recording studio. It isn't really suited for any other type of use, and I wo…
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…
Kel Audio Design HM-2d - mooseherman's review
This is a large diaphragm condenser microphone. Thus, it's definitely something for use in the studio and not live. OVERALL OPINION This microphone is notable mainly for its differences to other c…
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…
