MXL V63M Condenser Studio Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used a pair of these in stereo for drum overheads for several recordings. I've also used the V63M as a vocal mic depending on the style of song. There's definitely some high-end nastiness to be aware of when placing these mics, but even if it cuts through, a lil Hi Freq EQ can clean them up well. For the money, you'll be hard pressed to find a better mic.
They can be a bit inconsistent coming out of whatever Chinese factory in which they're constructed -- as has been said about Gibson guitars, there's Monday guitars and there's Friday guitars. Be sure to a/b them both with each other and other mics if you use them as a stereo pair. To hear them as drum overhead mics, seek out The Exeter Popes 'Snow, Mountain, Geisha' or Greg Hoy 'Spouses Of The Lowly'. I utilized a pair plus kick and snare to get the drum sounds on both of these recordings.

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AKG PERCEPTION 220 Professional Studio Microphone for general purpose with one inch true condenser large diaphragm capsule. Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this mic now for about 3 months and have done a number of recordings of drums, vocals and acoustic guitar and mandolin with it. Due to its design, it is obviously not good for live performances with lots of electric and amplified instruments, but in a studio session where you isolate individual instruments, it is the best microphone I have ever used. It reproduces the sound "going in" very accurately, over an impressively large range of frequencies, without any colorations at all.
Specifically I used it for an overhead mic for a drumset, and both the cymbals and toms were nicely picked up. For vocals, it is best to sing into it at a distance of 0.5 - 2 feet, depending on how powerful the respective voice is. The same holds true for acoustic instruments like guitars and mandolin. It is a spectacular experience to play an acoustic guitar into this microphone and listen to the PA output or monitor. A friend of mine likened it to "being able to stick your head into the body of the guitar".
Very highly recommended.

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CAD Audio KBM412 Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid Review

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(More customer reviews)Good mic, nice pickup. The mount is a little shaky here and there, but thats mainly because of it being right at the back of the mic. Use a nice weighted stand to keep it steady, and on position, and youre away.

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MXL 604 Condenser Instrument Microphone Includes a Cardioid and an Omni Directional Capsule Review

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(More customer reviews)Nice clean, strong pick up with minimal background noise. Glad to have the 10db pad. Pretty little thing in its blue velvet lined box. Very good for this price.

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MXL V67G Large Capsule Condenser Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)This mic is fantastic! I've been singing, writing, and recording for almost 30 years and this mic is pretty much just as good as all of the silly expensive German mics I've used in larger studios over the years. There's a very slight presence peak, but nothing like most of the other Chinese mics. It isn't shrilling or peaky at all. Male tenor vocals and acoustic guitar sound great without any need for EQ whatsoever beyond a hi pass filter for the sub 100hz stuff. This mic is also an excellent candidate for a Michael Joly mod, he calls it one of the 7 audio wonders of the world because it makes no sense that this mic is this good at under $200. Michael mods these mics and you'd be hard pressed to be able to tell the difference between this one and the famous U87 with the German name that starts with an "N". I'm using it totally stock and it's been great. Buy it.

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AKG PERCEPTION 170 Professional Instrumental Microphone with small diaphragm-true condenser transducer, package includes a stand adapter. Review

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(More customer reviews)Works great. I used it on hihats in recording sessions and it works perfect. Has a great sound to it, so I am purchasing some other AKG mics as well.

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MXL 990/991 Recording Microphone Package Review

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(More customer reviews)I produce music for a living and normally write only at my studio. Recently I became interested in having a basic laptop rig for home and I picked up this mic package based on some reviews. When I got them home I had found that they were an excellent value. They're really quite good sounding with lots of detail in the high end. Again, this is considering price- if they were $1,000 for the pair it would be an incredible ripoff. Of course I should state the obvious: These will not sound like a high-end Neumann, Lawson, or Telefunken mic costing many, many, times the price of these mics. That said, they're only $99! I bought two packs and have found they work very nicely in stereo pairs. There seems to be a large influx of inexpensive condensor mics coming in from overseas (particularly Asia) which IMHO are miles better than similarly-priced competition from Europe. However, if you want a Neumann U87, you have to buy one. While the high end on these are nice for the price it does have a bit of a synthetic sound to it at times, and lacks the smoothness of some of the much higher end mics. That said, the pair of these cover much sonic ground; you can use them for most instruments. Drums would be inadvisable unless you were using two matched larger ones as overheads.
This is the type of package I would strongly recommend to the hobbyist because of the price to performance ratio. I -wish- that something like this had existed when I was in high school, just getting into recording. It would make a great gift for the budding enthusiast.

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Studio Projects B1 Vocal Condenser Microphone, Cardioid Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm so happy with this mic. After going through two other condensers (an MXL990 and a Shure KSM27) which I got rid of, I'm finally content. The best thing is that the price is outstanding. This mic is priced far lower than what it should be.
The Studio Projects B1 has a wonderfully warm low end to it that still has detail. I have a midrange voice, and it fits me very well. The highs are not so overly "essy", as many other cheaper mics are. They are clear and just right. I barely feel a need to add much for EQ.
My previous experience with an MXL 990 was not a good one. I returned it in a day, due to the muddy lows and weird high end. I also had a Shure KSM27, which is probably better suited for high-pressure sound applications than VO's. I didn't care for its boxy highs sound, and sold that off.
The Studio Projects B1 is just incredible for the price. You can actually hear it if you do a web search on transom dot org mic shootout. It sounds better than mics costing thousands.
Really, an outstanding product. People say the C1 is better, but I just can't imagine myself needing it -- I'm so thrilled with this B1 for VO work.
The only con I'd say is the rather cheap basket holder. It comes with a free windscreen, though, which is a nice touch.
Remember, v2 of his mic has the extra -10 and -20 pad switch, as well as a two low-cut modes at -75, and I believe -150. Both work fairly well.
Get it!

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MXL 2006 Large Gold Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with MXL-57 Shock Mount and Carrying Case Review

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(More customer reviews)I got it for a locution actually, and it's a very good mic. Could be better with a right preamp though, at least better than mine, but from money/quality aspects is a very nice mic with clear response and even nice looking :)

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Samson C01 Large Diaphragm Vocal Condenser Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)A very affordable mic that made a tremendous difference in my sound. I can't really put into words how happy I am with this product.
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Great for recording vocals, acoustic instruments and for use as overhead drum mics, the new Samson C01 large diaphragm condenser microphone is accurate, detailed, and smooth, with plenty of warm bass and extended top end.

This sturdy microphone features a large 19mm capsule with 3-micron diaphragm, for a smooth flat frequency response. The Hypercardioid polar pattern is ideal for applications where more isolation is desired, and the internal shock mount reduces unwanted handling or stand noise.
The C01 features a heavy gauge mesh grill screen, a gold plated XLR connecter and a blue LED indicating 48V phantom power.
The unit includes a swivel stand mount, and fits the optional SP01 shockmount for further isolation from stand noise.

C01 Specifications
Frequency response: 40 - 18,000 HZ
Polar pattern: Hyper-cardioid
Element type: Back condenser
Diaphragm thickness: 3mm
Sensitivity: -33 dB/Pa
SPL: 136 dB
Impedence: 200 Ohms
Power supply voltage: Phantom power 36V - 52V
Weight: 2 lbs. (30.9 kg)
Dimensions: 24.5 x 24.4 x 18.5 inches (62.2 x 62.2 x 47.0 cm)

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