Microphones

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 09/01/2014

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...

By Michael Cooper ⋅ Published: 09/01/2014

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...

By Brandon Hickey ⋅ Published: 08/01/2014

Imagine 10 or 15 years ago if someone told you that they were going to take ribbon mics on tour to put in front...

By Tim Dolbear ⋅ Published: 06/01/2014

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...

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 05/01/2014

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...

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 02/01/2014

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...

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 07/01/2013

Upgrade Brings Broad Wireless Compatibility

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 06/01/2013

New Four-Diaphragm Condenser Design

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 03/01/2013

Slender, Versatile Performer for Stage and Studio

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 03/01/2012

BIG-SOUNDING MULTIPATTERN, LARGE-DIAPHRAGM CONDENSER

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 08/01/2011

LIVE VOCAL MICS ADD ARTICULATION AND WARMTH

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 04/01/2011

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE MODELS OFFER VERSATILE USE, LOW PROFILE

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 04/01/2011

CLEAN SOUND FOR HALF THE COST OF SIBLINGS

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 01/01/2011

AFFORDABLE TRANSDUCER FOR ROAD AND STUDIO

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 12/01/2010

SMOOTH TOP, PROMINENT MIDRANGE, PLENTY OF GAIN

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 09/22/2010

SOLID SONIC PERFORMANCE, UNIQUE SWIVEL MOUNT

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 08/18/2010

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...

By By Russ Long ⋅ Published: 08/18/2010

HIGH-TECH DESIGN OFFERS SMOOTHNESS, EXTENDED TOP END

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 07/27/2010

HIGH-END MODELS EXCEL ACROSS A RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

By Joe Hannigan ⋅ Published: 06/24/2010

5.1 RECORDING SOLUTION WITH QUALITY SOUND, EASY SETUP/PLACEMENT

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 05/21/2010

SUPER-QUIET LARGE-DIAPHRAGM DELIVERS ON VOCALS, DRUMS AND MORE

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 04/27/2010

STUDIO CONDENSER COMBINES TRANSPARENT SOUND, UNIQUE FEATURES

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 03/31/2010

NO-FRILLS CONDENSER PROVES VERSATILE, AFFORDABLE

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 03/01/2010

SUPERIOR SOUND, MAC/PC MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, EASY OPERATION

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 12/01/2009

VERSATILE, STURDY TRANSDUCERS EXCEL OVER A RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 09/01/2009

UPDATE OF FLAGSHIP 1960S LARGE-CAPSULE TUBE MIC

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 08/01/2009

HYBRID DESIGN TAKES SOLID-STATE VERSION UP A LEVEL

By By Matt Bishop ⋅ Published: 07/01/2009

HIGH-QUALITY, VERSATILE SINGLE-PATTERN TRANSDUCER

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 06/01/2009

TRIED-AND-TRUE TRANSDUCER ADDS SOFTWARE REMOTE CONTROL AND DSP

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 05/01/2009

THREE-PATTERN TUBE MIC OFFERS FLAT, NATURAL SOUND

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 05/01/2009

LARGE-CAPSULE CONDENSER OFFERS BIG LOW-MIDS AND HIGH SENSITIVITY

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 02/01/2009

FIXED CARDIOID VERSION OFFERS VALUE AND VERSATILITY

By Steve La Cerra ⋅ Published: 10/01/2008

CUSTOM-SHOP MODELS WITH DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT FLAVORS

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 08/01/2008

FLAT RESPONSE AND INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHABLE TWIN CAPSULES

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 07/01/2008

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...

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 07/01/2008

HIGH-OUTPUT, RETRO-STYLED TRANSDUCER DELIVERS BIG TONE

By George Petersen ⋅ Published: 05/01/2008

THREE-PATTERN CONDENSER FEATURES DUAL CAPSULES, SWIVEL MOUNT

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 05/01/2008

DETACHABLE CAPSULE, LOW PROFILE, EXTENDED BANDWITH

By Barry Rudolph ⋅ Published: 05/01/2008

MODELED LEGACY TRANSDUCER WITH REMOTE PATTERN SWITCHING

By Kevin Becka ⋅ Published: 03/01/2008

INTEGRATED CONVERTERS, DSP AND REMOTE CONTROL VIA AES 42