Sterling Audio ST69 - "solid quality"
In recent years, the onslaught of Chinese made condenser microphones has at least given the home/project studio the 'look' if not the 'sound' of pro studios. Many of these imports are excellent value…
Audio-Technica Pro35 - "good for price"
I was a little skeptical about this mic at first for a saxophone being that its fairly cheap, but I was pleasantly surprised by its response to my sound. I very rarely have gotten a true sound with m…
Shure SM57 - "Buy one."
Dynamic Microphone Frequency Response - 40 to 15,000 Hz Polar Pattern - Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about microphone axis, uniform with frequency. Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz)…
sE Electronics Z3300a - "good for vocals"
We have used the SE Electronics Z3300 A microphone several times over the last few years and liked it so much. But not long after we started using it I purchased the PR35 wireless head to replaced m…
Electro-Voice PL-80 - Kierkes's review
Ahhh. The Electro Voice PL series. A great line of microphones that are newer, but generally, tend to absolutely beat just about any other microphone out there when it comes to value. Except for mayb…
Electro-Voice Co7 - Kierkes's review
In keeping with my particular obsession with cheap audio gear, I would naturally come around to reviewing more and more cheap microphones to the extremely budget minded. This round brings me to the E…
Electro-Voice PL-24S - Kierkes's review
In keeping with my obsession with spending just about no money on anything important because that is just my nature, combined with my obsession with the company of Electro Voice, it was only a matter…
Blue Microphones enCORE 200 - Kierkes's review
The Blue Encore 200 microphone is a higher end entry into the hand held live vocal microphone market by the famously glitzy microphone company Blue. What is particularly interesting about this microp…
Blue Microphones enCORE 100i Series - Kierkes's review
I recently reviewed the Blue Encore 100 dynamic vocal mic, and it was certainly a sweet sounding piece of work. It would be fitting that Blue also offers a microphone in the same that that happens to…
Blue Microphones enCORE 100 Series - Kierkes's review
The Blue Encore 100 microphone is Blue's entry into the world of hand held microphones. This particular microphone is a dynamic microphone, and the element is biased in a cardioid polar pattern. Ther…
AKG D5 - Kierkes's review
TThe AKG Acoustics D 5 is a microphone that is designed for hand held vocal use in a live setting. It is AKG’s current entry in the world of these types of microphones. It is a dynamic microphone, as…
The T.bone SC300 - "good for price"
Sure, you can find more expensive mics, but I don't think the quality will be that much higher. The T.bone SC300 mics put out crystal clear sound, just make sure your system doesn't produce noise, …
SM Pro Audio MC01 - "Solid"
SM Pro audio MC01 is a very well built mic that you can use if you are on a tight budget. Bought it for a portable studio and proved to be quite worth it. I even drop it a couple months back on the l…
Sennheiser e 865 - "solid mic for cheap price"
My bands budget wasn’t very high, and we wanted to have a high quality set up. After a mixing board and pro tools LE setup and Mics we didn't have much left for construction. But we managed to pull i…
Behringer C-1 - "good quality"
The Behringer c 1 is a strange looking mic in my opinion. Its not very appealing at first glance, but that has nothing to do with the sound that it produces. This great unit has a well built Stainles…
Superlux E523/D - "decent sound"
This was the best deals I've ever had. The XLR cable is pretty much as you would expect. Clear sound with unnoticeable tone reduction. Feels like good manufacturing. The mic stand is built really wel…
Samson Technologies C02 - "great sound"
We use the Samson Technologies CO2’s primarily as a vocal mics but where it really shines is on instruments. I have a small 12? SWR bass amp and I put this mic up to the speaker and it sounded fantas…
Apex Electronics 435 - "who is Apex?"
The Apex 435 has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Our church owns 4 and has used them for everything from miking the piano (which we don't do anymore) to miking women's ensemble to children's …
Shure SM81-LC - "Basic Mic, gets the job done"
The Shure SM81 LC is more than its worth. I had bought all equipment needed to start recording previously and so when I got home and hit the record button, what I got was a very clear and concise sou…
Audix f5 - Kierkes's review
The Audix f5 is a versatile microphone from the company Audix, that is touted as being able to be used on absolutely everything. This seems like sensationalist advertising, but I will still endeavor …
Audix OM3 - Kierkes's review
The Audix OM3 is a handheld microphone designed for live use. It is a vocal microphone, and is a dynamic, so it falls under that overpopulated category. Does the OM3 have a place in a singer's arsena…
CAD U37 Studio Recording Mic - "usb mics are ok"
I purchased the CAD u37 usb mic on New Years Eve, right before 2010. So ive owned it for about a 2 year now. I have done about 400 musical projects with this mic. This mic is good, but only good to a…
Blue Microphones Spark - "blue spark really shines"
This microphone sounds good on most sources. Great on acoustic guitars, percussion i.e. shakers, tambourines etc, drum overheads, and in front of electric guitar amps. Can sound great on vocals with …
Prodipe DM8 - " More than well!"
translatedTo capture all the training battery, up to 8 microphones. 3 over head ensure a perfect capture of cymbals, including the hi-hat. OVERALL OPINION We can blame a lack of presence of small bass drum…
Apex Electronics 185 - " Good micro instrument"
translatedCondenser microphone for instruments, sold a couple in a nice box with 2 cell interchangeable cardioid and two Omni, 2 clamps and 2 wind suspension. OVERALL OPINION I use it for 7 years, I have n…