If you are a performing musician, a music recording nut, or both, then you know that there are many different types of microphones available on the market. Two of the most popular types are dynamic…

The Aston Origin large diaphragm condenser microphone is deliciously quirky, manufactured in Great Britain, and a great sounding piece of kit that’s a little different from the norm.  It also bagged runner-up spot in our…

Modern manufacturing techniques coupled with economies of scale and intense market competition has been good news for us as consumers. It means that highly advanced products are now available to us at bargain basement prices….

Before we dive into this head to head between the Rode NT1 and the Audio-Technica AT2035, rest assured that whatever microphone you choose here, you’ll be getting a high quality, large diaphragm condenser microphone that…

When it comes to microphones, there’s a multitude of choice available for performing and recording musicians, but high quality doesn’t have to mean big bucks. One company really pioneering this ethos is Australian manufacturer Rode….

Binaural audio certainly isn’t for everyone, but there’s no doubt that 3D recording and playback really does add a mind-blowing dimension to the sound spectrum. It’s one of those quirky things – if you know…

In an ideal world, we’d generally recommend a decent quality audio interface/preamp and an XLR microphone over a USB mic – but we don’t live in an ideal world.  Because some people just need to…

Microphones are important. Which is why pro studios have shed loads of them for a myriad of recording applications from bass drums and guitar cabs through to pianos and drum kits. But for the more…

We have to say straight off the bat that the purchase of a binaural microphone for 3D audio probably won’t be high on the agenda (or even on the agenda at all) for most performing…