In only two short decades, sE Electronics has risen to the top of the industry and become an internationally respected brand that’s become popular in the home and professional studios alike. Known for their top quality, handcrafted mics, the company has produced favorites like the sE Electronics z3300 A, the sE Electronics sE2200a II, and…
Classic mics are classic for a reason, and the Sennheiser 421 has done enough in its long history to warrant an entry into the Hall of Fame. Since its first release in 1960, the MD421 has been a fixture onstage and in professional studios all around the world. But despite its popularity, the past decades…
Over the years, Audio-Technica has comfortably established itself as a manufacturer of top-quality budget and mid-priced microphones. Its AT2020 is a particularly well-known cardioid condenser mic that’s become a favorite in many home studios around the world thanks to its quality sound and affordable price. Thanks to the popularity of the AT2020, Audio-Technica has rolled…
The modern era is all about making connections, whether through creating content you can share with others or reconnecting with friends and family across the globe. But when you’re streaming your favorite video game or calling family, sometimes your run-of-the-mill computer microphone just can’t cut it. That’s where Blue Microphones comes in. The Blue Snowball…
Shure has been in the microphone game a long time— since 1932, in fact. Over the years, they’ve built a reputation as one of the best microphone manufacturers on the market, with stalwarts like the Shure SM56 and Shure SM58 cementing their spot’s performance history. With a product lineup that’s known to be the best…
Every home studio needs a workhorse, and there’s no condenser microphone that carries the burden better than the sE Electronics sE2200A II C. This large diaphragm condenser microphone is perfect for use with a range of different instruments, but perhaps its best performance lies in capturing vocals perfectly. The sE2200 is the latest in a…
When it comes to recording voices, each microphone has its own personality, but one thing that manufacturers try to emulate in particular is a feeling of warmth. This is a trait in recordings that has carried over since the mid-20th century when the Neumann U47 ruled the studio. The U47 was a condenser mic used…
Lauded by Recording Magazine as “one of the classic microphones of the 21st century,” the Royer 121 is the company’s flagship microphone. Radically re-engineered to bring ribbon microphones back into studios everywhere, the Royer R121 delivers all the best qualities of a ribbon mic in a quality, durable package that’s transformed expectations all across the…
If you’re on the market for an affordable beginner mic that’s under or around USD $100, chances are you’re spoiled for choice. There are tons of affordable mics, many of them top quality, which is why when a good mic in an affordable price range stands out, it stands out. That mic is the Audio…
When it comes to looking for the best microphones for podcasting, Blue Yeti Microphone is a definite shoe-in. Since its establishment in 1995, they’ve consistently made it to best microphone lists. One of Blue’s best sellers in its Yeti mics lineup is the Blue Yeti USB Microphone and its Pro version. The Blue Yeti line…