Product
Review : Microphones
If
you are after high quality recording and have
decided to take the direct recording route, you
need a good mic. The microphone is the most important
part of your recording chain so a high quality
one will be a good investment. Don't worry though!
They are cheaper than you migh think.
Here
are some of the best value for money mics on the
market.
(NB prices correct at time of writing)
Sennheiser e815S Dynamic Microphone $49.95
 The
e 815 S is a general purpose cardioid microphone
giving good quality at an affordable price. It features
a rugged metal body, high suppression of handling
noise and excellent rejection of feedback and spillage.
Shure
SM57 Instrument/Vocal Mic
$99
 One
of the most popular professional instrument/vocal
microphones of all time, this dynamic mic is reliable
and natural sounding. Its durable, bullet-proof
design stands up to road travel and abuse. Perfectly
at home in the studio too. Its wide frequency response
(40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are
ideal for close-in miking of speakers.
Sennheiser
evolution e906 Dynamic Guitar Amp Microphone
$179.99
 The
Sennheiser e906 instrument microphone was primarily
designed for guitar amplifiers, but it is also an
excellent choice for percussion and brass applications.
It has a supercardioid polar pattern, a flat body
shape, very fast response, a hum-compensating coil
that minimizes self noise, and 3 selectable characters
(Bright, Normal, and Smooth).
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