4. MXL V69 ME- The V69 is a valve condenser microphone with a polar pattern of cardioid. It has a slight lift in the top end but still have the warm characteristics of a high quality valve mic. One down side to this microphone is it may require some equalization to get it to fit nice within a mix. It has a naturally warm presence with an external power supply, it comes with a flight case, shock mount, windscreen, interface cable and 3 pin XLR output cable. This make has had great reviews and compares to thousand dollar microphones, but only cost $300.
5. Avantone CR-14- This is a ribbon microphone with a figure 8 ploar pattern. It has a warm characteristics with a dark tone that responds well to equalization in the top end. The CR-14 also is good for other instruments besides vocals, such as a guitar, room mics, and drum overheads. Its has a low mass ribbon characteristic with allows better sensitivity. The structure of the microphone enables it to have an accurate transient response. This microphone is valued at $260.
6. sE2200T- This is a valve condenser with a cardioid polar pattern. It was a small hyped top end boosting higher frequencies from the sound source. It is equipped with a single large diaphragm which allows for a smoother warmer sound. It has a 10dB pad to cut or boost amplitude and a 100Hz optional low-cut filter and transformer output stage. This mic is also good to use on acoustic guitars or any sound source that you want to add air to. This microphone is valued at $500.
Michael,
ReplyDeleteYou have a nice selection of quality microphones here between the ribbon and tube condensers. I am personally a big fan of tube condensers for their warm sound on acoustic guitars. For my next electronics project I want to build a tube condenser. Thanks for the reviews!
Kyle Schroeder
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