Soundelux USA

The Soundelux U195 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that should only be used in the recording studio. It is a FET (field effect transistor) based microphone, with a standard cardioid pick up pattern. It has a 'fat' switch, which gives the microphone more bottom end. It also has a -30 db pad and a rumble filter which gives you -10 db at 30 Hz. OVERALL OPINION The Soundelux U195 is overall a very high quality condenser microphone without a lot of flexibility and cool features. For starters it has a great flat sound to it, and is more than capable of recording a variety of different instruments, including vocals. It's a really clean sounding microphone, but also has a good amount of warm and low end to it. The fat/norm switch really gives the mic an extra boost for certain situations where other microphones wouldn't be able to go. The other features also help to add to it's overall versatility. The best part about the U195 is that it will cost you a lot less than most high end condensers will. In that, it's awesome for home studio owners looking for a great all purpose microphone with the ability to adapt to many different situations. It's also great for professional studios, since it's definitely on a professional's level in terms of quality. It probably sounds best for vocals, but is definitely suitable for any situation where you'd want a large diaphragm condenser. Soundelux is now Bock Audio, so this microphone is now put out under their name. I'm not sure if they have made any changes in this microphone, but I don't believe that they has been any. The U195 is definitely a microphone that I think you should be aware of if you're interested in great sounding all purpose condenser microphone.

The Soundelux E250 is a large diaphragm tube condenser microphone that is to be used in the recording studio only. Soundelux now goes under the name Bock Audio, although I'm not sure if this microphone is still being made under that name or not. The E250 is essentially a fixed pick up pattern version of the E251. The mic has just a cardioid pick up pattern and a frequency response ranging from 20 Hz to 18 kHz. The mic comes with it's own power supply as well, being that it's a tube mic. OVERALL OPINION The Soundelux E250 is really an outstanding microphone and there's no getting around it! As I said earlier, I'm not sure if they're still making this mic under the Bock Audio name or not, but if they are I'm sure it's the same mic as this one. I know they're still making the E251, so perhaps that is now being made instead of this. The studio that I work at has a number of tracking and mixing suites, and one of the engineers who is renting one of the suites brought this microphone in to track vocals. As a vocal microphone, it's pretty incredible sounding. It's got a very full tone and doesn't sacrifice any fine quality, as it seems to get all of the details while still sounding huge. Recording vocals with it seems to be the original intention for the microphone, but if I get a chance I wouldn't mind trying it for some other applications as well. We were recording a female vocalist at the time, but I know that he also uses this for recording male vocals and loves it across the board. I'd like to get some more time in with the E250, but judging from my short experience with the E250, it's an incredible microphone that's great to have around any studio for recording vocals.

The Soundelux E49 is a large diaphragm tube condenser microphone, which is based on the classic Neumann M 49 tube mic. Like all tube mics, the E49 should only be used inside of the recording studio and is to be handled with care at all times. The mic has the choice of three different pick up patterns, including the standard cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional (figure eight). I generally stick with cardioid, but it is definitely nice to have the option. The E49 will pick up frequencies between 30 Hz and 16 KHz regardless of which pick up pattern it is set to. The mic also comes with a power supply and a case. OVERALL OPINION I never had any doubts that I would be a fan of the Soundelux E49, as I generally love the work that Soundelux does, as they offer up affordable products that are usually based in some way on a more expensive brand and model. Let me also say that I've used the Neumann M 49 which this is based off of pretty extensively, and Soundelux has done a very good job here. The mic has an extremely full sound and is great for just about any scenario where you would want warmth and thickness in your tone, including applications like vocals, acoustic guitar, and cello. Although I haven't yet had the chance to test this theory, I would bet that the mic would get a good signal for just about any application, even if it might not always be the right choice. For those who can't afford the M 49, the E49 offers up a comparable sound quality at a more reasonable price. Even though I'm saying more reasonable, definitely keep in mind that this mic is by no means cheap! To get any microphone of this type of quality, you're going to have to spend a good amount of money, but the E 49 makes it so you don't have to spend as much. If you're a professional engineer or studio owner, or even if you're a home studio owner looking for a good deal without sacrificing sound quality, the Soundelux E 49 should definitely be checked into...

The Soundelux E47 is a tube condenser microphone best suited for use in the recording studio. In fact, I wouldn't recommend using this for live shows as it is not only expensive, but somewhat fragile and not intended for use on the stage. It comes with a separate power supply as the tube inside needs to be powered by an external source. This is another reason that you should keep this microphone in your studio - its simply too bulky for use anywhere else. OVERALL OPINION I've been using the Soundelux E47 tube condenser microphone for about a year or so and I have found it quite useful in a number of different applications. The overall tone quality is fat and rich in tone, which makes it an awesome vocal microphone for all types of singers. I have also used it with great success on the body of acoustic guitars and other stringed acoustic instruments. This being said, the E47 is a great all around microphone and will probably work great in any situation. While I wouldn't say that this microphone will color your signal, it does have a unique tone quality to it and will add fatness to your signal, most likely because of the tube. Besides the tone quality, the overall look of this microphone is just about as cool looking as they get. It is big, which makes it hard to place for certain applications, but it makes for a great aesthetic and is always a great choice for taking pictures with! The price of the E47 isn't exactly cheap, but considering it is a high end quality tube microphone it is probably worth the price if you are looking into getting a microphone like this. While it isn't the best microphone I've ever heard, it sounds pretty great and is a great vocal microphone.