We began our test with Hugh 'performing' some spokenword prose into each mic, as the neutral tone of spokenword, and the variety of sounds, can be quite revealing of a vocal microphone's general.

Last month we introduced the mics; this month we put them to the test. Find out which model is the best way of adding ribbon character to your studio.

Shures classic mic celebrates a milestone birthday with the addition of a builtin preamp. We test the new SM7dB and explore its fascinating history.

Understanding the Context

Despite the meagre pricing, the mic looks very impressive, albeit without the degree of refinement seen on more expensive mics in this test when viewed close up.

Audio-Technica have established themselves as one of the most respected manufacturers of budget and mid-priced microphones. Indeed, their AT2020 has proved itself to be one of the best value studio.

Ambisonic Recording? I do think Tascam may have missed a trick when it comes to Ambisonic recording. With its four balanced inputs and convenient size and shape, the Portacapture X8 would.

UAs new range brings mic modelling to the masses! When Universal Audio acquired mic modelling maestros Townsend Labs, the obvious intention was to deploy their Sphere technology in more.

Key Insights

The new TLM102 embodies everything we've come to expect from a large-diaphragm Neumann studio mic except the price! Unlike some other established microphone manufacturers, Neumann have.

On that last issue, it can feel like this style of mic is lacking in the bottom end at the tracking stage, but its tight, consistent low end is one of the reasons it is so well regarded. Testing the mic outside the.

Alternatives The ART TubeOpto8 is probably the closest match to the Behringer ADA 8200, with conversion to and from ADAT at base sample rates. It features eight valve mic preamps (two with.