PZM microphones (Pressure Zone Microphone) are a highly unique method of picking up sound. The difference in sound from a standard microphone is quite apparent. They sound great on kick drums, pianos, and they have an amazing sound when mounted on a stage for a theatrical play or a symphony. Loading the player …
Page The Oktava 319 is a large capsule condenser microphone. It has a roll-off switch and a 10db pad built in. They have a kind of dark sound that is very popular. Loading the player …
Countryman Direct Boxes are used in studios and on stages all over the world. They are an active direct box with an extremely high input impedance. This is very important when working with sensitive pickups such as those used on stringed instruments that can easily be loaded down by traditional passive direct boxes. This text […]
The AKG C418 is basically a clip-on instrument mic. You might find them being used by sax players, trumpet players, or any small instrument that needs a high-quality pickup and able to withstand high SPL. You’ll often see them used on the toms on a drumset because of their small size. And since they’re a […]
The MXL 990 is a great large-capsule condenser mic. They are great for acoustic piano, vocals, and anywhere you’d normally use a large-capsule condenser mic. This particular mic is a very basic mic as it doesn’t come with any pads or roll-off options or pattern control. That’s why it’s so affordable. This text will be […]
The Oktava 012 is a great little condenser mic that comes with a 20db screw-on pad. They are great for drum overheads and a hat mic, as well as on acoustic piano. They are extremely sensitive to wind so if there is the slightest breeze even from an air-conditioning vent, then you’re better off to […]
The characteristics of a true ribbon mic are found on this Russian Oktava mic. They are unbelievable on brass and woodwinds, and now they are very affordable. This text will be replaced