Is Shure’s low-cost vocal mic capable of producing a good sound or is it worth paying a little extra for something better?
Posts Tagged ‘microphones’
The Perfect Vocal Mic
This week we’re delving into the world of vocal mics to see which makes & models are hitting the right notes with singers today. It may only be small but the humble microphone is arguably the most important tool in the singer’s arsenal. However, with such a variety of choices on the market, it can [...]
Review: MXL R144 Ribbon Mic
Is this low cost ribbon microphone a worthy invenstment for your home studio?
Your Gig Bag Essentials
This week we’re looking at the things you just couldn’t live without as a vocalist. Whether it be the trusty water bottle, a particular brand of microphone or even a lucky mascot, we all have those items we simply couldn’t venture on stage without. In fact, a well packed gigbag is often the key to [...]
Review: The Audix OM-7 Microphone
Singing with a loud monitor mix? This may be the mic for you -says Chris Kennedy
Review: Blue Microphones Icicle
Is this simple device all you need to connect your mic to your computer and record great vocals?
Review: The Rode NT2-A Mic Set
Is this the only mic you’ll ever need for your home studio?
Pop Shields and Women’s Tights
Discover time honored ways to de-pop your vocals –says Wes Maebe Hey all you vocalizers – Happy New Year. We’re steadily rolling into February already and I hope you’ve had a fabulous time over the festivities, managed to rest your vocal chords, experiment with that new microphone you managed to get as a Christmas present [...]
Review: The Roland VP-7 Vocal Processor
Can this vocal processor for keyboard players replace the need for backing singers?
Condenser Mics: First Choice For The Studio
Did You Know That…Condenser Mics Are the First Choice For Recording in the Studio? -asks Bill Gibson Condenser microphones are usually the first choice for studio vocal applications. Commercial sounds may vary, but most professionally recorded hit vocals are recorded with a good condenser mic set on cardioid pick-up pattern, from a distance of 6 [...]


