Best Studio Mics

MXL DX-2 Review
By Chris Devine on April 25, 2017
Performer Magazine Reviews the MXL DX-2 Dual Capsule Variable Dynamic Instrument Microphone It’s not uncommon to use multiple microphones on a single guitar amp, and blending...
Mojave MA-50 Review
By Chris Devine on April 20, 2017
Let’s see how the Mojave Audio MA-50 Condenser Microphone stacks up against the competition. Mojave is a sister company to Royer Labs, one of the premier...
Lauten Audio LA-320 Review
By Chris Devine on September 2, 2016
The Lauten Audio LA-320 Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone is simply excellent: well built, great price and quality sound. Getting a nice, warm sound with DAWs has always been...
FLASHBACK: 1950’s AKG C-24 Stereo Condenser Microphone
By Andrew Boullianne on August 31, 2016
Performer Takes a Look Back at the 1950’s AKG C-24 Stereo Condenser Microphone Vintage AKG C-24 Stereo Condenser Microphone History The AKG C-24 is a stereo condenser microphone....
MY FAVORITE MICS With Mr. Lif
By Performer Magazine on April 20, 2016
MY FAVORITE MICS With Mr. Lif Boston born and raised, Mr. Lif is one of the original members of the indie hip-hop movement known as Definitive Jux...
Check out a vintage Shure SM-57
By Don Miggs on March 23, 2016
FLASHBACK: Vintage Shure SM-57 YEARS MANUFACTURED 1965 – Present (Shure is still making them pretty perfect) BACKGROUND The SM57 (SM stands for Studio Mic) was...
Earthworks SR20 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Review
By Chris Devine on February 16, 2016
Earthworks SR20 Cardioid Condenser Mic PROS: Excellent sound, plenty of applications. CONS: Black finish tends to get scuffed. PRICE: $599 Earthworks has been making quality...
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio Review
By Chris Devine on February 12, 2016
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio PROS: Works with iOS & Android, great companion apps. CONS: Older 30-pin cable sold separately. PRICE: $149 Connecting a smartphone...
Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone Review
By Chris Devine on December 22, 2015
Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone – $149 PROS: Great sound, plenty of configuration options, ultra-portable. CONS: None. Making “in the field” recordings used...
Try This Fun and Cheap DIY Home Studio Upgrade: The Transformerless SM57 Mod
By Aaron Staniulis on December 9, 2015
While perhaps not the most rewarding or necessary of mods that can be made to your home recording setup, this is an interesting one to...