Audix: A127 Microphone
reviewed by Dan Knobler
When a pair of Audix’s new high-end A127 omnidirectional small diaphragm metal film condensers arrived in the mail, it took me a minute to put them into rotation; I felt as if I was waiting for...
Gear Reviews
Microphones
Dachman Audio: DA 87i DIY Kit Microphone
reviewed by Don Gunn
Dachman Audio is a New York-based company that began by importing and selecting mic capsules for upgrading, replacing, and DIY, and has now added additional premium capsules using American-made...
United Studio Technologies: UT FET47 Microphone
reviewed by Dan Knobler
The allure of a classic microphone design is powerful, and the emotional tug of a modern clone, that closely resembles its forerunner is undeniable – probably more valuable than many of us would...
Earthworks Audio: ETHOS Broadcast Microphone
reviewed by Geoff Stanfield
Recently, I reviewed Earthworks Audio's USB broadcast mic ICON [Tape Op #142] and stated in so many words that it looked and sounded incredible while being easy to use. Since my initial review, I've...
Heiserman: H47tube Microphone
reviewed by Jon Regen
I love vintage gear. Actually, I love using vintage gear. Owning it, on the other hand, is often a full-time job in itself. Throughout my 25 years of recording I’ve owned a myriad of vintage...
Serrano Audio: Serrano 87 Mic
reviewed by Liam Nelson
The first time I went into a “real” studio, the engineer had me sing into a Neumann U 87 and then quickly got inside my head about mic technique, making for a less than stellar...
DrAlienSmith: Alien8 Figure-8 Dynamic Mic
reviewed by Matt Anderson
When DrAlienSmith started teasing a new transformer-balanced microphone design (loosely based on the fabled beyerdynamic M380 and AKG D30) with two headphone drivers used as mic capsules shoved in it,...
Ear Trumpet Labs: Nadine Upright Bass Mic
reviewed by Ben Bernstein
Love at first sight – make that love at first listen. Nadine, where’ve you been all my life?! Seriously, I play, record, and mix upright bass a lot. It is my Achilles heel. Especially...
Zeppelin Design Labs: Cortado MkIII Contact Mic
reviewed by Dan Knobler
It’s been a long time since a microphone has given me the thrill of being a kid playing with my first 4-track, but when a pair of Cortado MkIII contact mics showed up for review from...
Flea Microphones: 249 Multi-Pattern Tube Mic
reviewed by Don Gunn
I usually like to structure my reviews with a full description of the product I’m writing about, then provide my experience with it (along with use cases during the review period), and...
TechZone Audio: Stellar X3 Microphone
reviewed by Tony Vincent
I love microphones. When used – or abused – in the right situation, I’m a firm believer that nothing will give you an interesting tone or character like a unique microphone. Whether...
Audix: A133 Condenser Microphone
reviewed by Dylan Ray
I would be hard-pressed to remember a recording project where I didn’t use an Audix microphone. Your initial reaction to the name Audix may paint a picture of affordable workhorse dynamic...