Josephson: C705 Condenser Mic
reviewed by Brad Allen Williams
In 1947, a young Dr. Heitaro Nakajima was hired by the technical and research division of Japan’s public broadcast house NHK. Although he’d have a long and illustrious career (later...
Gear Reviews
Microphones
Useful Arts: SFP-60 2-Channel Mic Pre
reviewed by Tony SanFilippo
I make purchases based on several factors, but often when I'm buying something for the studio it's primarily to fill a hole. I look for pieces that do something different than the gear I already have....
MXL: Revelation II Tube Mic
reviewed by Dylan Ray
The Revelation II is MXL's newest offering from their Premium Studio microphone line. This large-diaphragm, continuously variable pattern tube mic features top-shelf components: Internal Mogami...
TZ Audio Products: Stellar X2 & X2 Vintage
reviewed by Jason Ribadeneyra
Two large-diaphragm FET microphones have been released from TechZone Audio recently; the Stellar X2 and X2 Vintage. I received a single X2, and a matched stereo pair of the X2 Vintage mics mere days...
Apogee Digital: HypeMiC USB Powered Mic
reviewed by Ben Bernstein
The Apogee HypeMiC is a compact, premium quality, USB-powered cardioid condenser mic designed for use with iOS, Mac, and PC. It records up to 24-bit/96 kHz, plus it is 100% plug and play. The design...
Roswell Pro Audio: Mini K87 Microphone
reviewed by Eli Crews
In a recent review of a $7000 tube condenser microphone, I alluded to the fact that there are excellent condenser microphones being made for $400 and that it is no longer necessary to spend oodles of...
Lauten Audio: LS-208 Microphone
reviewed by Ben Bernstein, Matt Boudreau
The Lauten Audio LS-208 is a companion microphone to the LS-308. Both are part of their Synergy Series, designed to reduce bleed in lively environments. The LS-208 is a front address, large diaphragm...
Lauten Audio: LS-308 Microphone
reviewed by Ben Bernstein
I don't want to call these mics "specialty," but they are truly special. The Lauten Audio LS-308 is described by the manufacturer as "a noise rejecting, high-dynamic range microphone to be used as a...
Neumann: U 67 Tube Microphone Reissue
reviewed by Eli Crews
I'm not going to do the thing where I give you the full history of Neumann microphones and how the U 67 fits into it. There are already plenty of places to read about all of that. We're taking it for...
RØDE Microphones: TF-5 Microphone Pair
reviewed by Tony SanFilippo
The latest addition to the RØDE microphone line is the TF-5 small diaphragm cardioid condenser matched stereo pair. The mics come packaged in a nice two-tiered box with precision cut dense foam...
Vanguard Audio Labs: V1S Stereo Pencil Condenser Kit
reviewed by Ed Hickey
Vanguard Audio Labs' latest offering is the V1 small diaphragm condenser microphone. Each mic comes with four interchangeable 22 mm capsules: cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid, and...
MXL: PA-5K Pro Drum Mic Kit
reviewed by Mike Kosacek
MXL has been making affordable microphones since 1998 (the ubiquitous MXL 2001, anyone?). One of their latest offerings is the PA-5K Pro six piece drum microphone ensemble. The kit consists of two...