M-Audio Solaris - moosers's review
The M-Audio Solaris is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. The mic has a high pass filter as well as a pad that has switches on the microphone it…
MXL 770 - moosers's review
The MXL 770 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in home studios. It has a cardioid polar pattern and comes with both a shockmount and a case. Other notable characteri…
M-Audio Nova - moosers's review
The M-Audio Nova is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. I've only used it in the recording studio and I wouldn't recommend using it for anything e…
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…
RODE NT2A - mooseherman's review
This condenser mic is primarily a studio mic. I've never heard of it being used live, and wouldn't recommend it. I have used it mainly on vocals and guitars, both electric and acoustic. I've heard th…
Oktava MK-319 - moosers's review
The Oktava MK 319 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone, designed for use in the recording studio. While it is designed for studio use, it will also work in the live setting, as it is cheap enoug…
ADK Microphones Hamburg et Vienna - moosers's review
The ADK Microphones Vienna Edition is a condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. It has a cardioid polar pattern pick up and will cover the full frequency spectrum - 20 …
CAD e100² - moosers's review
The CAD e100 is a condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. I have only used this in the studio, and wouldn't recommend using it for live purposes, as it is designed and best sui…
Audio-Technica AT2035 - moosers's review
The Audio Technica AT2035 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is designed for use in the recording studio. It has an XLR connection and I believe it come with the shock mount that it is be…
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…
Studio Projects C1 - moosers's review
The Studio Projects C1 is a condenser microphone made for use in the recording studio. It has a cardioid polar pattern and it also has an XLR microphone cable output. Like a lot of cheap microphones …
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 …
Blue Microphones Mouse - moosers's review
The Blue Mouse is condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern and is typically used in a recording setting. I use these microphones mostly as room mics, however they will work with a number of…
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…
MXL 2001 - JayDMusic's review
This is a review of the Marshall Electronics MXL2001 Microphone. I bought this microphone as my first real microphone for recording. I had been using stereo 1/4" microphones from Radio Shack, so…
Joemeek JM37 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by zedbee/translated from Audiofanzine FR) It came free with a Joemeek preamp I bought. Nice present... I use it for vocals. OVERALL OPINION I've been using it for 6 …
MXL V67Q - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by windgong/translated from Audiofanzine FR) MXL-V67Q - Stereo XY 90°. Condenser - 2 x 22-mm diaphragm Mogami wires. Light considering the dimensions. Sold with aluminu…
Samson Technologies CL8 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by windgong/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Large diaphragm condenser microphone. Cardioid, Omni and figure-8. Dual 1.1" capsules with 3-micron gold sputtered diaphra…
MXL 2006 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by EnDlEsSjOe/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Class-A condenser mic for vocal and acoustic guitar applications. Pressure gradient microphone with 25mm diaphragm. Freq…
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…
Shure KSM32 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by neige/translated from Audiofanzine FR) OVERALL OPINION I bought it in the USA five years ago. Very smooth sound with my Avalon preamp, perfect for vocals and acou…
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…
RODE NT1 - M Elise's review
This is an large diaphragm condenser microphone. I have owned one for over 10 years. At the time it was relatively inexpensive for a large diaphragm condenser and got good reviews so thats why I bo…
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:…
