Review of the Lauten Audio LA-320 tube-condenser microp… - A Versatile and Affordable Tube Mic
Written testThe LA-320 is the first mic in Lauten Audio’s new "Series Black" line. Lauten, whose product line also features many high-end mics, have put out a large-diaphragm tube condenser with a price point ($…
A review of the Blue Microphones Hummingbird - A Bird in the Stand
Written testA mic with a swiveling capsule is not a new concept, but it isn’t something you typically find in a mic as affordable as the Blue Hummingbird. The swiveling feature is no gimmick — it makes a big dif…
Review of Mojave Audio MA-300 - It Takes Tubes to Tango
Written testMojave Audio, the company started by renowned microphone designer David Royer (also of Royer Labs), has built a reputation for making high-quality, reasonably priced mics. Here, we review the MA-300,…
Audio-Technica AT5040 Review - AT a Premium
Written testSince its introduction, Audio-Technica's new high-end mic has provided plenty to talk about.
Blue Microphones Reactor Review - Reactor's Studio
Written testThe launch of the Spark, which we had the opportunity to review here, generated a lot of excitement. But Blue Microphones shows no intention of stopping there and has introduced a new microphone with…
Blue Microphones Spark Review - The Mic that Sparks Interest
Written testThe American manufacturer Blue Microphones — famous for its emblematic Bottle — decided several years ago to extend its products range by offering more accessible microphones with the same reliable m…
El Diablo's test - Hot ribbon
Written testWith few exceptions, microphones today are more or less inspired by german classics which were released in the 1950’s and 60’s. With a few exceptions... Here is one: The Crowley & Tripp El Diablo, a …
