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…
Austrian acoustics engineering and manufacturing company AKG has been in the business since 1947, and has produced dozens of microphones that have changed the landscape of recording forever. One of these mics is the AKG C414, an all-purpose mic released in 1971 that quickly became a popular feature in many studios thanks to its clear…
If quality is what you’re looking for, then Sennheiser has it. A German brand that’s well known for its high-fidelity products, Sennheiser produces microphones, headphones, telephone accessories, and even aviation headsets. Whether you’re looking for personal, professional, or business applications, they guarantee top-of-the-line products. Every podcaster and musician knows that choosing the right microphone is…
Durability. A dynamic range that can pick up both low and high frequencies. Portability. Practicality. Affordability. Power. All these are traits that musicians look for when shopping for a new microphone. At first glance, it may seem impossible for any microphone to match up to this, but you don’t have to worry— that’s what 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…
Ask anyone for a list of the best microphones for podcasting or other recording activities and you can be sure that the Australian brand Rode (stylized as RØDE) is going to come up. Established in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, Rode is an old hand at the microphone game and has released several reliable models over…