Neumann KM 184 - afterglow479's review
This is a small diaphragm condenser mic, often called a pencil mic. They are condensers so they require +48V phantom power in order to work. You connect them with a standard XLR mic cable. These h…
Shure KSM141/SL - peepsaudio's review
These mics are small diaphragm condenser mics, the "pencil" mic type. They are commonly sold in stereo pairs, since this mic type lends itself to stereo recording. It requires phantom pow…
MXL 991 - peepsaudio's review
I got this little mic as part of a package of two mics from MXL for $100. I wanted a couple low cost mics to take with me when I was traveling that I wouldn't have to worry too much about if somethi…
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…
RODE NT3 - RickD's review
- What type of microphone? (live, recording, mixed...) Recording. - What technology? (electret, condenser...) Condenser. Requires phantom. Has an on-off switch but that's it. OVERALL OPINION - Fo…
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 …
RODE NT5 - moosers's review
The Rode NT5s are a pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones that I have used extensively in the studio, mostly on drums and acoustic guitars. OVERALL OPINION These mics are great as a stereo …
