Dynamic Microphones & Other Live Mics

TOUR TEST FINAL REPORT: Putting Electro-Voice ND Mics Through Their Paces
By Ainjel Emme & Scarlet Canary on March 10, 2017
[Editor’s note – we recently chose two artists to test out the rugged, dynamic Electro-Voice ND series microphones (Ainjel Emme and Scarlet Canary). They documented...
FINAL REPORT: Taking the Shure KSM8 Dualdyne Mic on the Road and Back Again
By Jameson Flood & Timothy Burkhead on March 10, 2017
[Editor’s note – we recently chose two gear testers to demo the game-changing KSM8 Dualdyne Dynamic mics from Shure – one to test the mic...
[REVIEW] Electro-Voice ND Series Microphones
By Chris Devine on February 9, 2017
Electro-Voice ND46 Microphones that work equally well live and in the studio can be tall order to fill. Even tougher are ones that work...
Audio-Technica ATM350a Review
By Chris Devine on February 1, 2017
PROS: Great sound, unobtrusive size, solid mounting hardware included. CONS: None. PRICE: $299-$349 depending on configuration Getting a small mic to give a big sound is...
The Macrotones Selected to Test out Audio-Technica ATM350a Microphones and Mounting Systems
By Benjamin Ricci on January 5, 2017
Performer is excited to announce that Boston-based funk/”astro-beat” band The Macrotones will test out a selection of Audio-Technica ATM350a Microphones and Mounting Systems. Stay tuned in the...
Winners Announced in Electro-Voice Giveaway
By Benjamin Ricci on December 13, 2016
Congratulations are in order for Ainjel Emme and Scarlet Canary, winners of our recent Electro-Voice ND series microphone giveaway! These two artists will each receive a new gear bundle...
Shure KSM8 Winners Show Off New Mics On Stage and In-Studio
By Benjamin Ricci on December 12, 2016
We recently gave away two Shure KSM8 mics, one to be tested out on the road and one in the studio. And so far our...
TOUR TEST: Sending the Audio-Technica AT2010 Condenser Mics on the Road
By Munk Duane and Owen Hardman on December 2, 2016
[Editor’s note – back in July we put out a call for product testers to win and demo the new Audio-Technica AT2010 condenser mics on...
Winners Announced in Shure KSM8 Giveaway
By Benjamin Ricci on November 9, 2016
Performer Magazine and Shure recently opened up entries to win the new KSM8 Dualdyne Dynamic Microphone – for stage and studio use. Today we’re excited to announce the...
ENTER TO WIN Audio-Technica ATM350a Microphones and Mounting Systems
By Benjamin Ricci on November 4, 2016
Test out the amazing ATM350a Instrument Condenser Microphones from Audio-Technica! Here’s a chance for your band test out some awesome instrument mics on-stage. We’re looking for a horn-focused group to...