Microphones
Every audio engineer on the planet knows that Shure deserves a heap of praise for their stalwart microphones, so if you’re looking for that classic Shure sound in a celebratory package, then B&H has you covered with a limited 50th anniversary edition of the SM58. It’s the same mic you know and love, but now crafted
New to B&H, the Apogee MiC 96k is a professional condenser microphone designed to deliver studio-quality recordings directly into your Mac or Windows computer via USB. This highly portable microphone is well suited for vocals, voice-overs, podcasts, interviews, musical instruments, and
Are you looking for wireless microphone solutions from a trustworthy company—solutions whose frequency bands won’t be gobbled up by the FCC anytime soon? Are you seeking products suitable for ENG, field recording, and interviews? Maybe you’re searching for a B&H kit that bundles several such complementary products together for your convenience? If so, then
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Join B&H’s own Robert Rives, as he discusses new features of the H4n Pro Handy Recorder from Zoom, including its stereo microphone, built-in preamps, and onboard effects processing. In this video, Rives engages the talents of colleague Nick Messitte to test-drive the Zoom H4n on acoustic and electric guitars. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other
Electro-Voice began producing microphones in 1927 in a basement of the Century Tire and Rubber Company in South Bend, Indiana. It was one of the first companies to pioneer the humbucking coil, which allowed these microphones to operate within 18" of a power supply or within 2" of an AC line. It is no surprise that the new ND series dynamic vocal microphones offer excellent performance and value with several models to choose from, including the
Searching for a condenser microphone with an eye-catching, retro look? Seeking something vintage in its appearance but modern in its amenities—for example, something with a built-in USB port? If so, then check out the Polsen RC-77-U USB Retro Condenser Microphone. With its color scheme harking back to the 1950s, and its Art Deco design
Join Rob Rives as he tests out the Sennheiser MKE-440, a directional stereo microphone for DSLRs designed to maximize the audio within your frame while rejecting ancillary, unwanted noise. Watch as B&H puts this microphone to the test—both inside the SuperStore and out. Please note: this video features a very special performance from two members of our staff, Jason Kleinfeld and Nick Messitte. We hope you enjoy the video, and
Looking for a condenser microphone with an inherently sweet and airy sound? Seeking something with a switchable 15 dB pad, bass roll-off, and variable polar patterns? Does the name David Royer, perhaps, mean something to you? If you answered yes to any of the preceding questions, check out this Mojave Audio
The Aston Origin microphone—a large diaphragm condenser running in a cardioid polar pattern—surprised me when I first took it home; it’s been surprising me since. Considering its low price, I was anticipating it to sound quite rough around the edges. Perhaps it would balloon in unexpected frequencies, or require much in the mix to make it usable (heavy de-essing to mitigate sibilance, processing into "phone
Looking for a cost-effective, large-diaphragm condenser microphone? Seeking a mic that provides multiple and selectable patterns—perhaps something with a high-pass filter and an attenuation pad to boot? Check out the SCM-660. It can handle a wide range of mic techniques, as well as SPLs of up to 140 dB. Also, the
Looking for a cost-effective large diaphragm condenser microphone? Seeking a mic that provides a tight cardioid pattern to minimize bleed in live settings and can handle some SPL, to boot? If so, the Marantz MPM series has you covered. Each one in the line can handle sound pressure levels of 136 dB or more while simultaneously providing a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Also,
A perennial favorite in the pro audio community, Chandler Limited is unveiling a piece of gear sure to get engineers all over the world salivating—and we here at B&H couldn’t be more happy to bring it to you. The TG Microphone Cassette incorporates elements of Abbey Road’s
If there’s a king of recording equipment, there’s no doubt it would be the microphone. Arguably providing the most significant impact on your recorded sound (at least within the realm of gear), finding a mic that complements your voice can pay more dividends than almost any other purchase. Sure, the studio classics and vintage condenser mics run thousands upon thousands of dollars, but for the amateur or working musician looking to track themselves, there is no shortage of great mics used in pro studios worldwide for less than $500. Here are
ADK was founded in 1997, with the idea of replicating the sonic qualities of vintage mics. By enlisting the help of microphone experts, a Belgium design genius, 10 Grammy-Winning Engineers, and a 40-year-old microphone collection, ADK was able to create a unique brand of microphones that enable you to tailor the dynamic behavior of the mic to the situation and obtain new textures without the need for outboard processors or even EQ. The five Studio Series condenser
Justin Colletti, from our partners at Sonic Scoop, continues his interview with recording engineer and producer Chris Zane, at Gigantic Studios, in Manhattan. Round 2 of this interview goes into Zane’s approach to mixing, and how he tracks parts so they sound “mixed” going into Pro Tools. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.