SECTOR SPOTLIGHT BUDGET MICROPHONES
Audio-Technica AT2020 £99
Comes with a pivoting, threaded stand mount, which allows the user to easily place the microphone in the desired position.
CM05 £44.99
This microphone delivers 48V phantom power with pure class A FET preamp for accurate and noise-free audio delivery.
GYC GS56S £18.99
The robust and reliable GS56S features traditional styling, a frequency response of 50- 15,000Hz and a sensitivity rating of -72 dB.
JTS NX-8.8 £74.99
Beyerdynamic TG V50d £98.88
The TG V50d is very easy to use – just plug in, switch on the high-pass filter and you’re away.
Its smooth and tailored frequency response gives vocals vividness, accuracy and warmth and its filters help reduce breath pop and handling noise.
Audix I5 £96
Will cope with sound pressure levels above 140 dB without distortion and can be hooked up to a variety of instruments, as well as guitar cabs and vocals.
LD Systems D1057 £52
Samson Meteor Mic £99.99
Features include a stereo 1/8-inch headphone jack for no latency monitoring, headphone volume control and a microphone mute switch, which is especially useful for video conferencing.
category is the D1012C multi-purpose condenser mic. This small diaphragm microphone offers a wide frequency range and can be used for a plethora of studio and live applications, such as micing acoustic guitars, percussion instruments and choirs. LD’s Pro Series is another option, which consists of the D1007, a dynamic supercardioid mic for bass drums and other bass instruments, the D1008, a short body model for snare, toms and guitar backline and the D1009, a condenser mic for overheads, hi-hats and percussion. From Audix, there’s the I5, a multi-
purpose dynamic instrument microphone that can be used for stage, studio and broadcast applications. This rugged, compact mic has a frequency response of 50 Hz to 16 kHz. One notable Audix vocal mic is the OM2 – at home either on stage or in the studio, which delivers clear and accurate sound reproduction and feedback resistance.
64 miPRO JUNE 2011 Ideal for lead and backup vocals,
Shure’s PG58 offers professional quality reproduction, along with rugged durability and it can cope with very high volume levels without the threat of distortion. For instruments, the PG57 would be an
ideal recording tool. Armed with an internal shock mount for reduced noise handling, this microphone delivers a tailored frequency response tuned specifically for instruments. It can also handle extreme volume levels and includes an on/off switch for onstage control. The PG56 was designed for close-mic
drum and percussion applications. Featuring an integrated stand mount and A50D drum mount, the PG56 can withstand a lot of abuse, due to the inclusion of a steel mesh tapered grille. JTS’ NX-8.8 vocal condenser
microphone was designed to offer studio quality reproduction for live vocals. A high level of durability is ensured thanks to its metallic enamel-painted die cast
body with a hardened, matte- finished grille. The Taiwanese manufacturer has also
introduced the CX-500, which produces a clean, detailed and natural sound quality from its subminiture condenser capsule. A tailed response curve makes it more suited to violins and guitars, but it can be attached to various other instruments. Based on its highly successful STC-1,
Sontronics’ STC-10 is a pencil-style cardioid condenser microphone that has proven to be especially effective when used on drums and percussion instruments. Features include a built-in attenuation switch, low-cut filter, mic clip and foam windshield. Similarly based on an older model (the
STC-2), the company’s STC-20 is a large- diaphragm condenser with a cardioid condenser pattern and a one-inch, gold- sputtered capsule, contained behind a large open grille. Although originally engineered for vocals and speech, the STC-80 will
impress with its home guitar cab, snare drum and tom micing capabilities as well. For those on an even tighter budget,
the KM range from Studiomaster is perfect. These remarkably high performers are designed to withstand rough handling and can pick up vocals with real clarity, but are less sensitive to any unwanted sounds in the vicinity. Supplied in a soft zipper bag, the KM
mics are also bundled with a five-metre professional XLR to XLR balanced cable and stand clip. Lighting brand Kam also offers a selection of highly affordable microphones and its KDM series is made up of various traditional stage and studio vocal mics, which deliver a balance of performance and price. There are four models in the range: the KDM580S, a vocal mic with on/off switching and anti-roll rubber collars, the KDM550B, a dynamic model that does a similar job to the former, the chrome- finished KDM500 and the KDM200,
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This device is equipped with high- quality neodymium magnets and dual membrane dome diaphragms, resulting in high sensitivity and an extended frequency response.
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