Top 8 Best Condenser Microphones under $500
Once upon a time, the home recording enthusiast could only dream about owning a large capsule condenser microphone. They were prohibitively expensive. Some of them still are. Then, a funny thing happened
Continue readingMXL R144 Review
Ah, MXL. We meet yet again for another review. But today, we aren’t talking about a condenser; we’re discussing the R144. Read on to learn about this unique and budget-friendly ribbon mic! Ribbon Mics Most
Continue readingAudio Technica AT4040 Review
When it comes to home recording, the Audio Technica name is a strong one in the development of computer-based home studios. The AT microphone line has always been near the top of the list for excellent
Continue readingMXL V67G Review
MXL is renowned for their budget-friendly microphones, which are frequently used by creators in home studios. Running at about $99, this microphone is the least expensive in MXL’s V67 line. It was originally
Continue readingFocusrite Clarett 2Pre Review – What’s the Verdict?
There’s a reason that we spend a lot of time covering Focusrite interfaces. That’s because they make the most popular line of interfaces in the world. Today we’ll go in-depth into the
Continue reading10 Best Portable Vocal Booths in 2021
There’s nothing worse than an otherwise good vocal track ruined by poor recording or background noise. That’s exactly why a portable vocal booth, also known as isolation shield, can make sense whether
Continue readingBest USB Audio Interfaces Under $500
When you’re sitting in your potential home studio surrounded by microphones, instruments, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone that’s up to the task, all that’s standing between you and your musical
Continue readingAKG C214 Review
AKG is a serious name in microphones, and perhaps its flagship model is the C414, a classic multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser that has a solid reputation as a do-anything studio mic. The AKG C214
Continue readingAKG P420 Review
Before the days of inexpensive Chinese-made condenser microphones, AKG was one of the big names in mic manufacturing. They stood apart from the other majors by diving right into the affordable mic market.
Continue readingRode Microphones NT2a Review
There’s nothing wrong with Chinese mics, since they brought the price of large diaphragm condensers into the reach of bedroom studios the world over. Australian microphone company Rode even used Chinese
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