Microphones / Miking

The newest mic from UK makers Sontronics offers smooth, radio-ready sound at a competitive price.

Audio-Technica's popular ATM350a mic is now available with a dedicated acoustic guitar mount. We put it to the test!

Fame's homage to a German classic gives you vintage vibe on a budget.

USB mics provide a convenient one-stop shop for podcast recording — but there are a few things to look out for when deciding which one to buy.

These audio examples accompany our main USB Microphones round-up article in SOS June 2020 issue.

Fully loaded with shell, kick and overhead mics plus mounting hardware, sE's smart V Pack Arena has everything you need to make quality drum kit recordings.

These audio files accompany the review of the Telefunken Alchemy Series microphones in SOS March 2020.

Rode's new NTG5 makes pro-quality location recording more affordable than ever.

Telefunken's newest range of mics combines vintage sound with modern styling.

This fixed cardioid–pattern Mini K87 is designed to have a more neutral voicing than the company's Mini K47, but still with a hint of vintage character.

This stunning, hand–crafted ribbon mic is as much a work of art as it is a no–compromise recording tool.

Check out these audio files that accompany our review.

With no fewer than eight capsules and a full complement of accessories, this stereo mic kit from Californian newcomers Vanguard offers versatility, quality and affordability in abundance.

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?

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.

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?

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

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.