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AKG C1000s Multipattern SDC Review

AKG C1000s Multipattern SDC Review

…For videographers, of course I don’t recommend it. There are simply no viable mics at this price range, so don’t even hope for a cheap booming solution. This mic requires a bit of patience to set up – positioning will play a crucial role in getting a good sound out of it. Features Not so long ago, AKG C1000s has…

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Shure SM93 / WL93 Review, Subminiature Omni Lavalier

Shure SM93 / WL93 Review, Subminiature Omni Lavalier

are led to believe that it doesn’t matter how it is being pointed. This is a huge mistake, because although the low and mid frequencies do pass through, the highs are significantly reduced when facing sideways or backwards. SM93/WL93 is exactly the case where instead of pointing directly to your throat, it faces sideways so your voice is coming from…

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Shure SM58S Vocal Microphone Review

Shure SM58S Vocal Microphone Review

…popular microphones ever made, and yet it is highly overrated. For a $100 mic, it does indeed perform very well. Nevertheless, don’t you ever dare comparing it to high-end or even more or less decent middle-end models! When it comes to live vocals, you may want to invest a tad more. A good mic in a $200 range, for instance,…

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Lewitt DTP Beat Kit Pro 7 Review, Shipped From Heaven

Lewitt DTP Beat Kit Pro 7 Review, Shipped From Heaven

…dynamics, they offer a breathtaking amount of detail and clarity without compromising their low-end response. This reference kit is more than enough for a quality studio production and any live performance. Not to mention, the mics are highly durable and they look kick ass too. What do we have here? DTP Beat Kit Pro 7 comes in a sturdy black…

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

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

handheld. Then, decide on the type of receiver. Here once again, we are usually presented with two options: on camera and non-camera receivers. Obviously, the on-camera solutions must be minimalistic or at least compact enough for a comfortable placement. You don’t want to use bulky and awkward monstrosities with bulging antennas for a comfortable use. If your camera or recorder…

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Audix ADX51 Overhead SDC microphone review

Audix ADX51 Overhead SDC microphone review

…trying, everything just sounds too thin: an acoustic guitar becomes ukulele, a double bass becomes violin – well you get the idea. Maybe in certain cases when you don’t really need the bass portion of the sound below 100 hZ and actually require a bright mic, for example in order to cut through a dense mix, only then it could…

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Shure SM7B Review: Vocal Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Shure SM7B Review: Vocal Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

In this respect, it is comparable to a quality bass microphone. You won’t hear any distortion or boominess of a typical consumer grade mic; it is just clean, deep and balanced bass. And this is one of the reasons why people fall in love with this microphone. No longer do you have to seek for a compromise between sounding boomy…

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Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone Review

Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone Review

When it comes to quality, Blue Yeti would be undoubtedly one of the first choices among any other USB microphones. The truth is, nowadays USB mics are being stamped by all and sundry manufacturers. Logitech would be an excellent example. Specializing in computer accessories, they produce great keyboards and mice, and even sound systems but when it comes to standalone…

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Blue Yeti Nano Usb mic review

Blue Yeti Nano Usb mic review

…that hearing the hammering of keyboard keys that come from table vibrations isn’t a good thing, so they came up with cheap but effective suspensions to deal with this problem. Blue mics don’t seem to be one of them, because Yeti Nano comes with the same old pad design seen on Blue Yeti that acoustically amplifies those vibrations – for…

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Shure Super 55 Deluxe – supercardioid prop mic review

Shure Super 55 Deluxe – supercardioid prop mic review

…get too excited because I actually posted a comparison and the one on the left is none other than Shure SM57, and the “Super Deluxe” is the one on the right. Yeah, the SM57’s response surprisingly looks better, whereas the Super 55 has a disgusting cliff into abyss right at the point of 10 kHz. But I mean, if a…

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Condenser microphone vs dynamic.

Condenser microphone vs dynamic.

…microphones. This pair is very flexible and can easily cover most of the uses, from singing to recording of drums. However, they have some significant differences, which are quite important to understand. Dynamic microphones Dynamic microphone disassembled Dynamic microphones work similar to speakers. Inside such mic, a round membrane connects to a coil, which is positioned between magnets. This construction…

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Sony ECM-44 Condenser Omni Lavalier Review

Sony ECM-44 Condenser Omni Lavalier Review

…high end does have a tad of grain, this mic still handles it way much better than most entry lavs. However, its performance isn’t that great to compete with more expensive microphones and it’s actually considered only a low budget, entry-level device. The mic comes with a compact, neat-looking preamp, which can also be powered by the battery and this…

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CAD U37 – budget USB mic unbiased review

CAD U37 – budget USB mic unbiased review

CAD U37 is a very cheap USB mic and while some may not take it seriously, it actually offers the best bang for the buck. Despite having some disadvantages, overall quality is quite decent. This mic is mainly designed for situations that don’t demand maximum performance. Particularly, it will be a great choice for Skype, amateur videos and even gaming….

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Sennheiser e945 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

Sennheiser e945 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone Review

be the best candidate as it easily beats it in every aspect. Gain before feedback, noise reduction, detail and clarity, frequency response, etc. As a supercardioid mic, e945 also offers very decent rejection, which is nowadays vital for many stages. The so common proximity effect is well addressed and compensated, nevertheless the outcome will largely depend on the timbre of…

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Audio-Technica AT2035 Review – Best Affordable LDC

Audio-Technica AT2035 Review – Best Affordable LDC

…not forget to get some nice pop filter when recording vocals – this is a must for any LDC. This mic uses standard 5/8″ – 27 mounting thread and comes with adapter nut for 3/8″ – 16. The package also includes AT8458 shock mount, which alone costs around $50-60. Although made of plastic, it’s quite efficient in what it does…

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