1. Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio XLR Microphone, Black, Ideal for Project/Home Studio Applications
2. Blue Snowball iCE USB Mic for Recording and Streaming on PC and Mac, Cardioid Condenser Capsule, Adjustable Stand, Plug and Play – Black
3. Audio-Technica AT2035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, Perfect for Studio, Podcasting & Streaming, XLR Output, Includes Custom Shock Mount,Black
“ Home studio? This’ll fit your needs perfectly. ” says Lipton101 . While another adds, “ Great sounding mic! “. “ Professional voice overs at home ” adds Warren S .
This microphone is an excellent value. There’s a lot of competition on the market but for this price, it can’t be beat. This is the perfect microphone for someone who’s upgrading from a USB mic to an XLR setup with a concentration on capturing clean vocal recordings. The quality is right up there with the big boys yet it’s at an affordable price. As far as quality is concerned, this mic is an easy 9 / 10. Want to step it up to a 10/10? Be prepared to spend $700 (Neumann TLM 102) at a very minimum. And on top of that, it comes with a shock mount that retails for $80 separately. Take that a step further and have Amazon Harmony call you… Saved me another 15%. When all is said and done, a mic of this quality and a shock mount for less than $150, new, tax included? Can’t
Home studio? This’ll fit your needs perfectly.
I was skeptical about this mic for high-end audio work. Lately, looking for good condenser mics is difficult, because so many people review these”budget” mics for various podcast or YouTube/Twitch uses, and while they are happy with results, would those same budget mics work well in a small production studio? Unlike the social media uses, I’m looking for something that when in a properly conditioned room, does it capture a neutral response, have head room and provide little coloration? I can say with this mic, all YES. For the price, this provides a very neutral color with little debit where it counts for most midrange instruments and vocalists. In fact, compared to some other mics in the studio, I actually prefer this for baritone-to-alto singers because of the clarity. There is a small decline in response on the high end (well outside most purposes), but that’s what the other
Great sounding mic!
Many years ago, I used to analog electronic music in a decent studio. This time around, I needed to do some voice overs for an iPhone app. To get the job done, I almost purchased a Blue Yeti + Blue Radius shock mount. But then read how analog plus a good digitizing preamp produces better results. So, I went with the AT2035 Along with the AT2035, I purchased the following preamp: BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC202HD cover: Sywon Metal Mesh and Foam Layer Mic Cover Handheld Microphone Pop Filter Windscreen Wind Screen Studio Shield Mount, Black boom: RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm cans: Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone foam:Acoustic Foam Egg Crate Panel Studio Soundproofing Foam Wall Panel 48″ X 24″ X 2.5″ (2 Pack) For editing the hundreds of clips, I purchased Reaper.fm (even though I have Ableton Live for recording keyboards). To
Professional voice overs at home
4. Audio-Technica AT875R Line/Gradient Shotgun Condenser Microphone
5. Blue Yeti Nano Premium USB Mic for Recording and Streaming – Shadow G
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6. Neewer USB Microphone for Windows and Mac with Suspension Scissor Arm Stand, Shock Mount, Pop Filter, USB Cable and Table Mounting Clamp Kit for Broadcasting and Sound Recording (Black)
