Audio-Technica ATM450 - moosers's review
The Audio-Technica ATM450 is a low budget large diaphragm condenser microphone designed for use in the recording studio. I wouldn't recommend using it at all outside of the studio, as it simply isn'…
CAD E-300 - moosers's review
The CAD E-300 is a large diaphragm multi-pattern condenser microphone. It has a high pass filter as well as a 20 db pad. The mic has a few polar pick up pattern settings including omni, cardioid, a…
Samson Technologies C02 - moosers's review
The Samson Audio C02s come as a pair of small diaphragm condenser microphones that are designed for use in the studio or for recording live shows. I don't believe that they are sold alone and only c…
M-Audio Aries - moosers's review
The M-Audio Aries is a vocal condenser microphone that is suitable for both use in the studio and the stage. I have only used it in the studio, but it definitely has the look and the shape of a stag…
Shure PG81 - moosers's review
The Shure PG 81 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone suitable for use both in the recording and on the stage. Unlike most condenser microphones, it is designed for use on the stage and will exce…
AKG C 418 - moosers's review
The AKG C 418 is a clip on condenser microphone designed for use with drums. It can be used both in the studio or on the stage, but I have only used it in the studio. The clip and the built in XLR wi…
AKG C 430 - moosers's review
The AKG C 430 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that can be used for both recording and on the stage. I had only used this in the recording studio. Its small design makes it good for drum ove…
Neumann KMS 105 - moosers's review
The Neumann KMS 105 is a condenser microphone typically used in a live setting, but also sounds good in the studio. I believe it is designed for on stage use and built for touring, however it also wo…
Audix ADX51 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by leruisseau/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Cardioid mic Max SPL: 130 dB (without Pad) Frequency response: 40Hz - 18KHz Impedance: 100 Ohms Pad: -10 dB Low cut: …
AKG C 1000 - phraseland's review
This is a small diaphragm condenser microphone with built in power supply (9V battery). It has a sturdy aluminum casing with an on/off switch and can also be fed via phantom power. This microphone ha…
Sennheiser MKH 50 - victormelamade's review
The MKH 50 is a really amazing sounding mic that I was lucky enough to get to use for a couple of sessions at a very nice studio. It is a small diaphragm condenser mic that has standard connections.…
Samson Technologies CL2 - victormelamade's review
I have had a lot of Samson products from when I started out recording, and although most of them I ended up replaced when my budget for this stuff grew, this is one item that I kept and I still use s…
Samson Technologies C02 - victormelamade's review
These mics are sold as a pair, so it is two mics for the price of one. Right off the bat, you are getting a great value. They come in a nice package which includes a case for them to keep them safe…
RODE NT5 - joshsound's review
The Rode NT5 is a nice pencil mic or small diaphragm condenser by Rode that packs a great bang for buck. These mics sound crystal clear! There is something very transparent about these mics that ma…
RODE NT3 - joshsound's review
The NT-3 is Rode's "budget" small diaphragm condenser mic. This is definitely one of the nicer mics in this price range. The mic capsule is actually a little bigger than most other small …