Dynamic Microphones & Other Live Mics

REVIEW: Audio-Technica System 10 Wireless Camera Mount Systems
By David Larson on January 15, 2015
Audio-Technica ATW-1701/l ($449) & ATW-1702 ($399) Wireless Camera Mount Systems PROS: Easy to set up, great wireless range, fits well on camera mounts, crystal-clear audio....
TOUR TEST: Going Wireless On The Road With The Ries Brothers & Audio-Technica
By Charlie Ries on December 19, 2014
[Editor’s note: we recently held a nationwide search to find a band to tour test some awesome new System 10 wireless gear from our friends...
SHURE BLX24/B58 Handheld Wireless System Review
By Chris Devine on September 17, 2013
Wireless systems used to be complicated, and at times the sound quality suffered; Shure’s new BLX system has solved those issues, with a simple, easy-to-use...
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Audio-Technica AT2020+ USB Condenser Microphone
By Chris Devine on June 20, 2013
PROS: Quality construction and sound, easy to use. CONS: Included tripod is a bit flimsy. PRICE: $149 Since USB devices have become standard, a lot of...
Audio-Technica System 10 Digital Wireless Systems
By Chris Devine on June 20, 2013
PROS: Good price, no interference, great sound. CONS: None. PRICE: ranges from $489-664 (MSRP) Wireless mics used to be the luxury item even for touring...
AKG D12VR Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Mic
By Chris Devine on June 18, 2013
PROS: Tight bass drum response, solid EQ selection. CONS: May be pricey to some. PRICE: $499 One thing that always separates a good studio from...
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Audix FP7 Drum Mic Kit
By Chris Devine on July 26, 2012
PROS: Great selection, construction, price. Plenty of applications. CONS: None. PRICE: $675 MSRP LISTEN NOW to a clip of the Audix mics in action**: [audio:http://performermag.com/wp-content/uploads/THE-GOODBYE-THEORY-Harvard-Square-Girls-AUDIX-DEMO.mp3|titles=THE...
GEAR GUIDE: Wireless Microphones
By Performer Magazine on March 28, 2011
Intro Once thought of as a luxury ticket item only available and affordable by major artists – a high-quality, clear, dependable wireless rig...
GEAR REVIEW: Electro-Voice RE320 Microphone
By Chris Devine on March 1, 2011
If you have a studio, then I’m sure you’re familiar with the standard microphones that have been used for decades, and that are well known...
Extend the Life of Your Gear
By Bill Ostry on February 1, 2011
A little bit of knowledge about care, use and preventive maintenance can extend the life and maximize the performance of the gear you already own....