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    The Hollyland Lark Max is a compact 2-person wireless lavalier kit aimed at vloggers,
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Review: Best Wireless Mics to date – For pros & Noobs!

Review: Best Wireless Mics to date – For pros & Noobs!

December 07, 2024
Best mics for budget filmmaking and video production

Best mics for budget filmmaking and video production

May 03, 2025
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Top 10 Best Headworn Mics for Wireless Systems Review

December 09, 2024

Best Shotgun Microphones

RØDE NTG5: A Lightweight Workhorse for Location Sound
9.3/10

RØDE NTG5: A Lightweight Workhorse for Location Sound

May 06, 2025
Rode Videomic NTG – compact USB/3.5mm shotgun
8.4/10

Rode Videomic NTG – compact USB/3.5mm shotgun

February 08, 2021
Comica VM20 – budget DSLR & phone, mini-shotgun review
8.2/10

Comica VM20 – budget DSLR & phone, mini-shotgun review

October 11, 2020
Røde VideoMic Pro+ Review, Premium DSLR Shotgun
8.8/10

Røde VideoMic Pro+ Review, Premium DSLR Shotgun

October 09, 2020
Audio-Technica AT4053B hypercardioid condenser review
7/10

Audio-Technica AT4053B hypercardioid condenser review

February 03, 2020
Sennheiser MKH 8050 / MKH 50 – supercardioid indoor microphone
9.6/10

Sennheiser MKH 8050 / MKH 50 – supercardioid indoor microphone

February 01, 2020
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Best Live Vocal Microphones

Shure Nexadyne 8/S Supercardioid Vocal Microphone Review
9.1/10

Shure Nexadyne 8/S Supercardioid Vocal Microphone Review

May 04, 2025
AKG Pro Audio D7 Reference Microphone Review
9.2/10

AKG Pro Audio D7 Reference Microphone Review

February 11, 2021
Sennheiser e965 Review – Switchable True Condenser
8.8/10

Sennheiser e965 Review – Switchable True Condenser

February 15, 2020
Shure Super 55 Deluxe – supercardioid prop mic review
6/10

Shure Super 55 Deluxe – supercardioid prop mic review

February 03, 2020
Sennheiser e845 review – budget supercardioid
8.1/10

Sennheiser e845 review – budget supercardioid

January 24, 2020
Telefunken M80 Dynamic Microphone Review
9/10

Telefunken M80 Dynamic Microphone Review

May 19, 2019
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Best USB Microphones

Maono PD200X USB-XLR streaming/podcast dynamic mic review
9.1/10

Maono PD200X USB-XLR streaming/podcast dynamic mic review

Maono PD200X is a surprising standout, bargain, yet quality USB dynamic mic that delivers all the essential features of its class. It is aimed at podcasters, streamers and content creators who want rich audio without a seven-figure budget. All in all, it delivers fantastic value for the price with excellent sound quality, easy setup, and great build​. Under the hood it uses a custom dynamic capsule with 40 Hz–16 kHz range​ and a cardioid polar pattern to...

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Maono PD400X – USB / XLR podcast dynamic microphone review

Maono PD400X – USB / XLR podcast dynamic microphone review

Maono PD400X is a budget broadcast dynamic microphone that comes with

Fifine K780A – USB Streaming Microphone kit review

Fifine K780A – USB Streaming Microphone kit review

Fifine K780A is a bloody cheap full size USB condenser mic that comes

Shure MV7+ premium dynamic USB mic… worth it?

Shure MV7+ premium dynamic USB mic… worth it?

Shure MV7 is a dynamic USB mic with a decent sound quality that

Maono HD300T Hybrid USB/XLR Dynamic Mic

Maono HD300T Hybrid USB/XLR Dynamic Mic

Maono HD300T is a dynamic USB microphone that brings live sound home

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Best Lapel Microphones

Hollyland Lark Max Wireless Lavalier Microphone System Review
9.8/10

Hollyland Lark Max Wireless Lavalier Microphone System Review

Pixel Finch lavalier mic for iPhone review
8.5/10

Pixel Finch lavalier mic for iPhone review

Sennheiser ME 2-II Omni Lavalier Mic review
8/10

Sennheiser ME 2-II Omni Lavalier Mic review

Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Mic Review
10/10

Sanken COS-11D Omni Lavalier Mic Review

Sony ECM-44 Condenser Omni Lavalier Review
7/10

Sony ECM-44 Condenser Omni Lavalier Review

View All : Best Lapel Microphones (13)

Best Recording Mics

Maono PM500 – Budget Cardioid LDC Review
9.4/10

Maono PM500 – Budget Cardioid LDC Review

Maono PM500 is a very affordable large diaphragm condenser,

May 20, 2021
Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Dynamic Microphone Review
9/10

Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Dynamic Microphone Review

Electro-Voice RE20 is an industry standard dynamic

September 16, 2020
Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Vocal Microphone Review
9.5/10

Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Vocal Microphone Review

Rode Procaster is a relatively inexpensive broadcast

February 25, 2020
AKG Perception 220 – studio worthy budget LDC
8.5/10

AKG Perception 220 – studio worthy budget LDC

AKG Perception 220 is a budget recording LDC microphone

June 18, 2019
Electro-Voice RE320 Review – Dynamic Recording Mic
9/10

Electro-Voice RE320 Review – Dynamic Recording Mic

Electro-Voice RE320 is a large diaphragm cardiod dynamic

May 23, 2019
Audix ADX51 Overhead SDC microphone review
8/10

Audix ADX51 Overhead SDC microphone review

Audix ADX51 is a very bright small cardiod condenser mainly

April 01, 2019
View All : Best Recording Mics (16)

Best Drum Mic Kits

Lewitt DTP Beat Kit Pro 7 Review, Shipped From Heaven
10/10

Lewitt DTP Beat Kit Pro 7 Review, Shipped From Heaven

Lewitt DTP Beat Kit Pro 7 is a stunning quality

October 07, 2016
Shure PG Alta Drum Kit 7 Review (PGADRUMKIT7)
10/10

Shure PG Alta Drum Kit 7 Review (PGADRUMKIT7)

Here come the latest 7-piece drum mics from Shure, which

August 29, 2015
CAD Audio Touring 7 Microphone Kit Review
8/10

CAD Audio Touring 7 Microphone Kit Review

TOURING7 is a new drum mics set from CAD Audio that comes

July 20, 2015
Audix DP7 – Drum Microphone Kit Review
9/10

Audix DP7 – Drum Microphone Kit Review

Audix DP7 is a premium drum mics kit designed for a

July 05, 2015
Samson 8kit – Drum Microphone Kit Review
7/10

Samson 8kit – Drum Microphone Kit Review

Samson 8kit is a great choice for 8-piece recording.

June 26, 2015
AKG D112 Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone Review
9/10

AKG D112 Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone Review

AKG D112 is a classic mic for kick drums that features

May 15, 2015
View All : Best Drum Mic Kits (7)

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