Microphones
Three Condensers to Grow With: Schoeps V4U, Neumann TLM 107, Myrinx Mods
While great ribbon mics are my favorites for unique flavor, they don’t always fit into every application—that’s where condenser mics shine. For vocals, over...
Native Instruments Rise & Hit: Explosive Cinematic Sound Library and Virtual Instrument
Every fan of thrillers, action films, and horror and sci-fi flicks has experienced the emotional impact of a deftly executed riser and hit in...
CADLIVE D82 Moving Ribbon Mic: Affordable Passive Transducer for Live Sound
Imagine 10 or 15 years ago if someone told you that they were going to take ribbon mics on tour to put in front...
sE Electronics sE5 Condenser Mic: Affordable, Versatile Fixed-Cardioid Transducer
I use small-diaphragm condenser microphones everywhere—as room microphones, as overheads for drums, next to a dynamic to add that special snap, crackle and pop...
Coles Electroacoustics 4030L Microphone: Great-Sounding, Affordable Ribbon Transducer
Since 1964, Coles has been manufacturing microphones and OEM speaker components for broadcast, studio and other uses. The 4038 is the company’s most popular...
Shure BLX4 Wireless System: Scalable, Affordable Rig for Mics and Instruments
The BLX Wireless System from Shure was designed to provide a professional level of audio and RF performance at an entry-level cost. Comprising three...
DPA 2011C Twin-Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone
Slender, Versatile Performer for Stage and Studio
Mojave MA-300 Tube Microphone Review
BIG-SOUNDING MULTIPATTERN, LARGE-DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER
Blue Microphones enCORE 100, enCORE 200 Microphones Review
LIVE VOCAL MICS ADD ARTICULATION AND WARMTH
SE Electronics Voodoo VR1, VR2 Ribbon Microphones Review
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE MODELS OFFER VERSATILE USE, LOW PROFILE
Blue Microphones Spark Condenser Microphone Review
CLEAN SOUND FOR HALF THE COST OF SIBLINGS
Cloud JRS-34 Active Ribbon Microphone Review
SMOOTH TOP, PROMINENT MIDRANGE, PLENTY OF GAIN
Shure Super 55 Review Live Vocal Microphone
After more than 70 years in production, Shure’s (shure.com) Unidyne 55 Series is surely the longest-running product in audio history. The story begins in...
Audio-Technica AT4080 Active Ribbon Microphone Review
HIGH-TECH DESIGN OFFERS SMOOTHNESS, EXTENDED TOP END
JZ Microphones V47, V67 Vintage Series Review
HIGH-END MODELS EXCEL ACROSS A RANGE OF APPLICATIONS
DPA 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone Review
5.1 RECORDING SOLUTION WITH QUALITY SOUND, EASY SETUP/PLACEMENT
CAD Audio E100S Condenser Microphone Review
SUPER-QUIET LARGE-DIAPHRAGM DELIVERS ON VOCALS, DRUMS AND MORE
Josephson Engineering C715 Microphone Review
STUDIO CONDENSER COMBINES TRANSPARENT SOUND, UNIQUE FEATURES
Sennheiser ew 500 G3 Evolution Wireless System Review
SUPERIOR SOUND, MAC/PC MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, EASY OPERATION
Shure KSM313, KSM353 Ribbon Mics Review
VERSATILE, STURDY TRANSDUCERS EXCEL OVER A RANGE OF APPLICATIONS
Neumann TLM 67 Multipattern Microphone Review
UPDATE OF FLAGSHIP 1960S LARGE-CAPSULE TUBE MIC
Royer SF-24V Stereo Tube Ribbon Mic Review
HYBRID DESIGN TAKES SOLID-STATE VERSION UP A LEVEL
Brauner Valvet X Studio Microphone Review
HIGH-QUALITY, VERSATILE SINGLE-PATTERN TRANSDUCER
Neumann TLM 103 D Digital Microphone Review
TRIED-AND-TRUE TRANSDUCER ADDS SOFTWARE REMOTE CONTROL AND DSP
Sterling Audio ST69 Condenser Microphone Review
THREE-PATTERN TUBE MIC OFFERS FLAT, NATURAL SOUND
Violet Design Wedge Microphone Review
LARGE-CAPSULE CONDENSER OFFERS BIG LOW-MIDS AND HIGH SENSITIVITY
AKG C 214 Condenser Microphone Review
FIXED CARDIOID VERSION OFFERS VALUE AND VERSATILITY
Review: ADK Hamburg II-AU and Vienna II-AU Mics
CUSTOM-SHOP MODELS WITH DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT FLAVORS
Field Test: Avant Electronics Avantone CK-40 Stereo Mic
FLAT RESPONSE AND INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHABLE TWIN CAPSULES
Auditions: Snapshot Product Reviews
APOGEE DUET Desktop I/O for Apple Logic The Apogee Duet is a $495 FireWire bus-powered, stereo I/O audio interface with dual mic preamps. Capable...
Field Test: AEA A440 Active Studio Ribbon Mic
HIGH-OUTPUT, RETRO-STYLED TRANSDUCER DELIVERS BIG TONE
Field Test: JZ Microphones Black Hole
THREE-PATTERN CONDENSER FEATURES DUAL CAPSULES, SWIVEL MOUNT
Field Test: Sennheiser MKH 8040 Series Microphone
DETACHABLE CAPSULE, LOW PROFILE, EXTENDED BANDWITH
Field Test: Peluso 22 47SE Tube Microphone
MODELED LEGACY TRANSDUCER WITH REMOTE PATTERN SWITCHING
Field Test: Neumann KM D Digital Microphones
INTEGRATED CONVERTERS, DSP AND REMOTE CONTROL VIA AES 42