Shure SM81 - joshsound's review
The SM81 has been a small diaphragm condenser "old standby" for a while now. In my opinion it is one of the best small condenser's on the market, even though it's not one of the most expen…
Shure KSM137 - joshsound's review
This is the middle of the road model in Shure's KSM line of small diaphragm microphones meant for the studio. Overall I will say that this mic sounds very good. Since it's a small diaphragm, it doe…
Oktava MK-012 - webstersays's review
These are small diaphragm condenser mics. They are quite commonly found in pairs, so you can do stereo recording with them. They are best suited for recording, but you could use them live if you ne…
The T.bone EM 1000 - karnickel's review
Back-Elektret-Condenser Small Diaphragm suitable for live and recording. OVERALL OPINION After this microphone fell into my hands, i was really content using it for acoustic guitar and tried to fin…
MXL 991 - soccerplayer25's review
The MXL 991 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that I've used in the studio on acoustic guitar, drum overheads, hi hat, other acoustic stringed instruments and on things that is essential to h…
AKG C 1000 - moosers's review
I own a pair of AKG C1000s and I have used them extensively in the studio. They're a great set (I would recommend getting a pair) of small-diaphragm condensers. It has an on/off switch, which always …