Condenser Microphone

Aside from your voice or instrument, your choice of microphone is the first tone-shaping decision you make when you step into the studio. How do you want that tom to sound? How should the guitar amp feel? It all starts with your mic selection. From dynamic and ribbon to small diaphragm and large-diaphragm condensers, there are a lot of microphones...

Back in August, storied microphone maker Neumann announced the release of the M 49 V, a stunning recreation of its legendary M 49 condenser mic. The M49's silky sound holds a special place in recording history, capturing everyone from Miles Davis to Adele. The only problem is there aren’t many around and vintage models can cost a pretty penny. Enter the M 49 V! Continue reading →

Originally released in 1997, the Neumann TLM 103 offers the same stunning sound as the classic Neumann U87 in a more compact, affordable package. Over the last 25 years, the TLM 103 has become one of the brand’s most successful microphones.  Continue reading →

Ryan Hewitt is a GRAMMY Award-winning recording and mixing engineer who’s earned No. 1 records with Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Lumineers, blink-182, Little Big Town and more. With an impressive list of credits ranging from icons like Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Alkaline Trio, Hewitt has experience in a wide range of genres. Although the music always changes, one thing stays the same: Hewitt relies on his trusty Mojave mics to capture the sound he’s looking for. Continue reading →

The rumors are true! Neumann is reissuing one of the most iconic mics in the esteemed brand’s catalog, the M 49. Credited with changing the landscape of recording during the 50s and 60s, the M 49 set the reference sound for blues, jazz, pop, and classical music. From legends such as Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, or Barbra Streisand to today’s top talents like Adele, the sweet sounds of the original M49 can be heard on countless classic records. Continue reading →

This month we're offering up four ways to win with beyerdynamic, dropping new prizes weekly, all April long. Beyerdynamic has been pioneering innovative new audio technology since 1924, starting with the world's first dynamic headphones. With the release of Pro X series headphones and microphones, it's even easier to get renowned beyerdynamic reference sound quality, no matter where you create. Continue reading →

Mojave Audio is known for its masterful condenser microphones. Owner and designer David Royer has created many impressive designs under the brand's name, including the MA-1000, MA-300 and MA-200. A new microphone can be added to that list as Mojave has announced the MA-37 ($3499). For his latest creation, David is taking design cues from the Sony 37-A. Built from the late 1950s into the 1960s, the Sony C-37A is known for its high headroom and darker tone. It also allows engineers to switch the mic from directional to non-directional via a screwdriver on the back. Continue reading →