Oktava ML-52 - "Oktava ML 52-2 Ribbon Microphone"
After an exhaustive search I took a chance on the Oktava ML 52-2 Ribbon Microphone. I was very pleasantly impressed with the sound of this Mic, far exceeded my hopes, in a word it is a Fantastic Micr…
AKG C 414 B-ULS - "Theres' a reason this mic is considered a classic!"
Bought a mini condition B-ULS for my male vocals and acoustic guitars. Fantastic sounding mic. No EQ needed for my voice. Simply perfect. Small mic with a big sound. I've had so many large diaphragm …
Schoeps BLM3 - "Schoeps mics -- always the right choice"
You simply can't go wrong with Schoeps microphones, and their long history in the film and recording industry is fascinating. They have extremely low self-noise levels, very low distortion, and super…
Schoeps MK5G - "Schoeps mics -- always the right choice"
You simply can't go wrong with Schoeps microphones, and their long history in the film and recording industry is fascinating. They have extremely low self-noise levels, very low distortion, and super…
Blue Microphones Spark Digital - "VERY EASY TO USE USB MICROPHONE with good sound quality"
The Blue Spark Digital is truly a plug and play interface. No fiddling with configurations, settings. Plug it in and choose it for the input device. The recording is a bit on the brittle, thin side. …
Blue Microphones Snowball - "Snowball Review by C-Los"
I bought the Blue Snowball microphone back in 2010. I was getting ready to deploy to the desert, and I was warned not to bring valuable equipment for fear of getting it filled with sand (sand gets in…
The T.bone SCT800 - "A great mic that does it job well"
The folks over at T-Bone have truly provided users with the ability to get some awesome sound at a fraction of the cost. I'm going to go ahead and show all my cards and fully disclose that I am not a…
CAD Equitek E100S - "The Workhorse"
Overview Working on a home studio budget comes with its own set of challenges and limitations. When resources are limited, versatility and functionality are essential in equipment choices. When yo…
Sennheiser e 609 silver - "Very versatile addition to a beginner's studio"
The Sennheiser e609 is advertised chiefly as an instrument mic, and at that it excels. As advertised in its description, its shape makes it excellent for miking not only guitar cabs but also various…
Sony C35P - "side address condenser pencil mics"
Small diagphragm side address condenser studio mic. Aprox 300g each, these little mics are tipped with a side address capsule at the business end and the standard XLR at the other end. The handling n…
AKG C414 EB - "Vintage AKG at its best"
I have a consecutive pair of these amazing mics. Multipattern and Pad db and Highpass switch too. Front side silver grill, rear of mic has black grill for easy orientation at a glance. Super preci…
AKG C 451 E - "multi capsule studio pencil condenser mic"
I have 3 of these AKG 451E each with different capsules with a different polar pattern. The capsule choice makes a big difference to the 'voicing'. Capsules I have are cardioid, omni and hypercardi…
Calrec CB20/CC50 - "Accurate , impressive mics"
I have a pair here in the studio, and they are incredibly sensitive - micing from a distance is a joy. The mids are lifelike and present, the tops are very precise, the bass is high-passed internally…
Behringer C-1 - "Behringer C-1, Take a closer listen.... "
A lot of people slam Behringer gear. Most of these people don't know or comprehend the design and engineering that goes into pro audio gear. That said, the Behringer C-1 is exceptionally well desig…
Reslo RV Black Label - "Amazing English ribbon microphone used by The Beatles! Can be hand-held to sing!"
Made in England in the 1960s by Reslosound, this model of mic was used by the Beatles in their early days at the Cavern club, and by many other British singers (taken from the mic-hawk site) I fou…