Microphones
DPA 4099 Performance Microphone Series by Tom Young, 06.25.2009
DPA's 4099 Series fits a wide range of live instrument applications, with rugged build quality, thoughtful design, and graceful performances..
More... Violet Design 'The Wedge' Condenser Microphone by Sterling Winfield, 04.13.2009
An increasingly popular Latvian manufacturer squeezes another professional-worthy contender into the competitive large-condenser microphone market..
More... Neumann TLM 103D Digital Microphone System by Ty Ford, 04.10.2009
An "intelligent" mic with a memory, the TLM 103D offers the best in A/D and audio DSP processing technology and lives up to its pedigree..
More... sE Electronics RNR1 Active Ribbon Microphone by Simon Tillbrook, 04.09.2009
Rupert Neve joins forces with sE's Siwei Zou to create a most buzzed-about active ribbon microphone, the RNR1..
More... AMT B-811 Overhead Mic System03.30.2009
The B-811 can be used live, in the studio, for broadcast purposes, and for individual instruments such as violin, guitar, piano, woodwinds, and brass as well as overheads for drums and percussion..
More... Mojave Audio MA-201 FET Condenser Microphone by Randy Poole, 03.16.2009
David Royer's latest effort, the Mojave Audio MA-201 FET microphone, is a graceful, accurate, and well-priced workhorse condenser for the professional studio..
More... Nevaton MC Series Studio Condenser Microphones by Rob Tavaglione, 03.11.2009
This reliable, hand-built condenser mic series from St. Petersburg, Russia offers special sonic characteristics and unique militaristic styling for pro studio applications..
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AKG D 40 Instrument Microphone by Karl Bader, 02.26.2009
Specially designed for the stage, the D 40 dynamic cardioid gracefully delivers the sound of most live instruments and can take a beating (and we'll prove it!).
More... MXL Microphones V88 Large-Diaphragm Microphone by Strother Bullins, 02.24.2009
I recommend the V88 for anyone who wants a very good, very flexible, large diaphragm cardioid condenser with a limited budget..
More... PAR SESSION TRIAL: Large-Diaphragm Condensers by Rob Tavaglione, 02.20.2009
Our first installment in a new review series features five select large diaphragm condensers — five proven performers for PAR reviewers in '08.
More... Audio-Technica AT2050 Multipattern Condenser Microphone by Sterling Winfield, 02.20.2009
The multipattern, large-diaphragm A-T AT2050 is a good and trustworthy multi-tasker that won't break the bank. .
More... Blue Microphones Icicle USB Converter, Preamp12.15.2008
Works with dynamic and condenser microphones, providing connectivity with Mac or PC for recording, podcasting, voiceovers, and more..
More... Sontronics Sigma Phantom-Powered Ribbon Microphone by Rob Tavaglione, 12.08.2008
Although limited in sonic scope, the Sigma is recommended for its solid performance, affordability, build quality, and striking good looks..
More... DPA MICROPHONES 4099 Performance Series11.17.2008
The 4099 Guitar, 4099 Sax, 4099 Trumpet and 4099 Violin are multipurpose microphones. The mounts for the 4099s are designed and optimized for each of the four instrument families..
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