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Microphone Buying Guide

Condenser Microphones
M-Audio Nova Condenser Microphone

M-Audio Nova Condenser Microphone

This cardioid microphone redefines the entry-level price point for quality studio condenser microphones. Its 1.1 in. evaporated gold diaphragm is mounted in a solid brass capsule, ensuring recordings that are faithful to the source, and the Class A solid state electronics are engineered for low noise, distortion and coloration. At this staggeringly low price, these puppies will turn up everywhere.






Studio Projects B1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Studio Projects B1 Condenser Microphone

The Studio Projects B1 condenser microphone is a large diaphragm cardioid microphone in a pressure-gradient transducer employing high quality transformerless design and extremely low noise.

Features include selectable -10dB and -20dB pads. It will enhance any professional or project studio application at an unbelievable low price.






AKG Perception 220 Studio Condenser Microphone

AKG Perception 220 Studio Condenser Mic

The AKG Perception 220 Studio Condenser Microphone is a recent addition to the Perception line of quality microphones. If you have never had the chance to experience these mics, here's your chance.

Features include true condenser capsule technology, switchable 20 dB attenuation pads, and switchable low-cut filter. Perfect for countless applications, the Perception line is the secret weapon of thousands of studios worldwide.






CAD GXL3000 Pro Studio Microphone

CAD GXL3000 Pro Studio Microphone

It's an entry-level priced multi-pattern condenser mic that sounds as good on vocals and instruments as mics costing seven times as much. It does particularly well on acoustic piano. 3 polar patterns allow close, ambient, and M/S stereo miking.

High sensitivity and low distortion make the GXL3000 an ideal mic for recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement, including vocal and instrument applications. The capsule in the CAD GXL3000 features a 1" gold vapor deposited diaphragm. The GXL3000 requires standard 48 Volt phantom power.






Rode NT1000 Studio Condenser Microphone

Rode NT1000 Studio Condenser Microphone

When today's musicians and recording engineers demand clarity and dynamic range, they demand large capsule performance.

The RĂ˜DE NT1000 Mic has a large capsule, ultralow noise and transformerless circuitry for astounding clarity and dynamic range.

Made from high-quality components including internal capsule shock-mounting and welded mesh head for stability and durability, the NT1000 provides unmatched quality & sound.






Dynamic Microphones


Shure SM58 Mic

Shure SM58 Mic

The Shure SM58 Mic is world-renowned for its distinctive upper-midrange presence peak that ensures an intelligible, lively sound.

Perfectly fits a performer's hand, balanced for total comfort during long gigs. Frequency response is a smooth, vocal-tailored 50Hz-15kHz, and the price is a bargain considering its life expectancy.






Sennheiser e609 Silver Dynamic Guitar Mic

Sennheiser e609 Silver Dynamic Guitar Mic

The Sennheiser e609 Silver Dynamic Guitar Mic makes getting killer electric guitar sounds in your project studio or onstage a cinch. Its laterally mounted capsule can get extremely close to the speaker while the supercardioid pattern provides isolation from other signals.

The lightweight voice-coil construction and rigid dome diaphragm provide extended high-frequency performance and a long-wearing capsule assembly. Also suitable for miking drums, especially toms. 40Hz-18kHz frequency response.






BLUE enCORE-200 Dynamic Vocal Microphone

BLUE enCORE-200 Dynamic Vocal Microphone

The enCORE 200 mic's Aria Dynamic Capsule is specially tuned by Blue's engineers to deliver natural vocals, balanced highs, and amazing detail and clarity. An additional output transformer provides remarkably high output levels.

Coupled with Blue's Active Dynamic phantom power circuit, the enCORE 200 is an incredibly versatile tool for live performance as well as studio and broadcasting applications, providing remarkably consistent tone and low noise in any setup.






Shure Beta 58A Supercardioid Dynamic Mic

Shure Beta 58A Supercardioid Dynamic Mic

If you want your vocals to be heard, the Shure Beta 58A Mic is built to make it happen. It's a high-output, supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for professional sound reinforcement and project studio recording.

This has made it a leading choice among vocalists and touring musicians worldwide. It maintains a true supercardioid pattern throughout its frequency range.






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