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Microphones
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Violet Amethyst Vintage Dual Large-Diaphragm Condenser
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This well-designed, carefully crafted Latvian mic is “a first pick for solo vocals of all kinds.”
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by Rob Tavaglione, 11.15.2007
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The $1,295 Amethyst Vintage (AV) is a dual-diaphragm electrostatic condenser specifically designed to have a “warm, classic sound, not unlike legendary vintage studio microphones.”
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Neumann KM D Digital Microphone
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Neumann may have improved upon perfection with the new KM D series.
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by Russ Long, 10.15.2007
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The concept of a digital microphone opens the door to a whole realm of possibilities … as well as potential problems.
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sE Titan Multi-Pattern FET Condenser Microphone
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A titanium driver gives this versatile, affordable beast of a FET the flavor of a classic ‘47.
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by Russ Long, 10.15.2007
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Since launching its condenser mic line in Europe in 2003, sE has become the number one microphone brand in the UK and the fastest growing brand in all of Europe.
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CROWLEY AND TRIPP el Diablo Ribbon Microphone
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10.15.2007
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Some say the Devil will find work for idle hands.
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Cascade FAT HEAD Ribbon Microphone
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Budget-restricted recordists suffering from ribbon fever may find healing in this mic.
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by Russ Long, 9.15.2007
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Largely encouraged by the developments of Royer Microphones, ribbon transducers have experienced somewhat of an industry-wide rebirth over the last decade.
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Audix SCX1-c Microphone
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Audix’s low-profile condenser offers a good performer at a modest price.
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by Beth Caldwell, 8.15.2007
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The Audix SCX1-c is a small-capsule cardioid condenser instrument microphone, matched pairs of which may be special-ordered.
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NADY TRM-6 Tube Ribbon Microphone
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The TRM-6 offers a solution for those looking for a warm, fat signal source for under $500.
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by Richard Alan Salz, 8.15.2007
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By now, all of us have become accustomed to the flood of studio-oriented microphones originating from the shores of China.
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Marshall MXL604 Microphone
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At under $200, the MXL604 and its two capsules are quite a bargain.
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by Rob Tavaglione, 6.15.2007
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I’m hardly a fan of inexpensive Chinese-made condensers, so I approached the new MXL604 ($179) with skepticism.
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Beyerdynamic MCE 72 PV CAM
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6.15.2007
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This camera-mountable stereo mic was built to meet the rigorous standards of professional broadcasting.
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Zaxcom ZFR800
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4.15.2007
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Here’s a mic to field the needs of the field.
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Crowley and Tripp Naked Eye Ribbon Microphone
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A ribbon mic offering Crowley and Tripp quality with a lower price.
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by DAVE MARTIN, 4.15.2007
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A decade ago some folks noticed the new millennium approaching, prompting them to make predictions about audio technology's future.
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HHB FlashMic DRM85-C
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HHB offers a FlashMic especially for cardiod-loving audio professionals.
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by RICH RAREY, 4.15.2007
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The HHB DRM85 FlashMic crossed my home office desk some months ago, and I wrote then that the full-featured flash recorder in a microphone body was impressive, great for those professionals and serious amateurs who need to make quick monaural recordings.
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Neumann KMS 104
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This latest live mic is a well-designed, great performer and worth the price
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by Dan Wothke, 3.15.2007
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Neumann is arguably the most recognized microphone name in the business, so when I heard about the KMS 104, the company's newest live vocal microphone, I immediately took notice.
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HOLOPHONE H2-PRO SURROUND SOUND MICROPHONE
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Hatching well-rounded recordings in a moment's space
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by Scott Burgess, 2.15.2007
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The Holophone H2-PRO is a distinctive microphone fast becoming a staple among surround engineers.
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ADK Custom Shop Hamburg II-AU and Vienna II-AU Microphones
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High-end materials and handcraftsmanship combine for two premium mics.
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by Russ Long, 1.15.2007
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There are a lot of companies out there making their business by importing cheap Chinese capsules, throwing them into budget casings and then selling them for bottom line price tags.
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Audio-Technica Artist Series Microphones
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The latest mics in A-T's Artist Series do not disappoint.
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by Andrew Roberts, 1.15.2007
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All tradespersons have a tendency to rely on a group of trusted tools that help them in their work.
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Audix VX-5 Handheld Condenser Microphone
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Surprisingly smooth sonics in a live condenser with a dynamic price.
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by Andrew Roberts, 1.15.2007
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Over the last decade, Audix has been building a strong reputation in the live sound and recording world.
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Buyer's Guide: Microphones
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1.15.2007
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A list of microphone manufacturers
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CAD Trion Series Microphones
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A versatile family of mid-priced microphones from CAD.
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by Mike Rivers, 1.15.2007
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CAD is a company associated with many brand names (Conneaut Audio Devices, Omnitronics, Astatic), with a microphone-building legacy going back to the 1930s.
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Groove Tubes GT Convertible Mic
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Top up or top down, this is a great microphone.
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by Roger Williams III, 1.15.2007
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Groove Tubes has been in the MI market for 25 years, initially manufacturing what were probably the first premium matched-set guitar tubes available for guitar and bass amplifiers, and then, component amplifiers, microphones, preamps and compressors.
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