Microphones / Miking

Inspired by RCA's BK5, AEA's latest mic combines classic ribbon tone with a supercardioid polar pattern.

For their newest project, Samar Audio set themselves the challenge of creating the ideal cardioid microphone. Have they succeeded?

These audio examples accompany our Upright Piano miking workshop from SOS December 2019.

With a little TLC and the right miking technique, even the most neglected piano can produce great recordings.

Telefunken's ELA M 251 is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of vocal mics — but at 10 grand a pop, owning one is a mere aspiration for most of us. Enter Warm Audio...

DPA's stage mics have long been held in high regard, but they've also been priced out of reach of many. Until now...

Measurement mics are necessarily neutral and accurate, and that's often just what you want when recording music too. Gefell's newest offering, based around a measurement capsule, has those characteristics in abundance.

This wireless system combines supreme ease of use with the quality for which Sennheiser are known.

Developed in conjunction with renowned recording engineer Tony Faulkner, Rode's new stereo miking kit is intended not just to compete with the established competition, but to better it. Have they succeeded?

If you're looking for mics that'll handle almost any recording task without breaking the bank, Lewitt's newest offerings could be just the thing.

Many engineers believe that Neumann's classic KM84 has never been bettered. Have Warm Audio produced an affordable alternative?