Best Studio Mics

Warm Audio has rolled out a 251-style mic that sounds great and is well within reach, pricewise, to the discerning user. Build wise, this new WA-251 from Warm Audio is really robust. The all brass...

The really cool thing about nice microphones, is even if they’ve been meant for one application that doesn’t mean they can’t be used for something completely different to come up with new and...

Bands have made room recordings since the beginning of…well, recording. However, so many good recordings could have been better, with a better mix, or even the possibility of fixing that one flub if...

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 mics. In this video example, he demonstrates how the...

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 bank, but its build and sound quality lives up to...

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 month. First up is the large-diaphragm...

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 to be a bit lacking, either...

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) to your iPhone or iPad (or via USB to your Mac or...

We recently sent Andrew Kesler four new Sterling microphones to review on his YouTube channel. This week, he unboxes the loot and explains what each mic in the series can be used for. In the weeks...

Let me start this whole thing off by saying: I never win anything on the internet. Sure, I apply for those alluring “win free gear” promotions from prominent distributors and manufacturers all the...