Best Studio Mics

Audio-Technica Celebrates 25th Anniversary of AT4050 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of its most acclaimed and ubiquitous microphones, the AT4050 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone. Since its introduction 25 years...

REVIEW: Warm Audio WA-84 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Musicians have poured their time and money into perfecting their sound, regardless...

REVIEW: Warm Audio WA-251 Tube Condenser Microphone

Warm Audio has rolled out a 251-style mic that sounds great and...

Blue Ember Microphone Review

The really cool thing about nice microphones, is even if they’ve been...

ZYLIA ZM-1 Microphone Review

Bands have made room recordings since the beginning of…well, recording. However, so...

Learn more about studio microphones from Performer’s team of experts. Articles in this section focus on the latest microphones for your home studio, how to build a mic locker, microphone reviews, the difference between dynamic and condenser microphones, as well as general microphone techniques and recording tips.

Some of our most popular articles about studio microphones are below:

VIDEO: Coast Records Demonstrates the Difference with Cloudlifter On and Off
By Benjamin Ricci on July 11, 2018
Matt Zutell, founder of Coast Records in Charleston, SC, installs the Cloudlifter CL-4 in the studio so he can get clearer sound from his ribbon...
Telefunken M60 FET Cardioid Microphone Review
By Chris Devine on June 25, 2018
Telefunken’s been one of THE names in microphones for decades, with a price to match their quality. Now their M60 Cardioid Condenser won’t break the...
VIDEO: Sterling Microphones ST151 Demo (Isolated & in the Mix)
By Benjamin Ricci on June 20, 2018
Our senior reviewer Chris Devine and vocalist Rob Kelley (of The Goodbye Theory) are testing out the complete lineup of Sterling Microphones for us this...
M-Audio Uber Mic Review
By Chris Devine on June 6, 2018
Performer Magazine reviews the simple-to-use M-Audio Uber Mic in its latest issue. USB mics are really convenient, but somehow seem to a lot of serious enthusiasts...
Reviews: IK Multimedia iRig Mic HD2 and iRig Pre HD 
By Rob Tavaglione on May 14, 2018
iRig Mic HD2 The iRig Mic HD2 is basically a small diaphragm condenser mic with a handheld design, that connects via a Lightning cable (included)...