Large Diaphragm Condensers
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AKG C 414 XL II
MFR#: 3059X00060 Best SellerLarge diaphragm studio microphone for universal applicationsMore InfoIn StockORDER BY 5PM EST M-F AND IT WILL SHIP TODAYPlace your order now and we will ship your items the same day if placed before 5pm (ET) Mon - Fri.
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$1,379.00
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Aston Origin Cardioid Condenser Microphone
MFR#: AST-ORIGIN Best SellerHigh-performance cardioid condenser mic, utilizing a 1-inch gold evaporated capsule designed to deliver direct, smooth and intimate sound for a natural and transparent recordingsMore InfoIn StockORDER BY 5PM EST M-F AND IT WILL SHIP TODAYPlace your order now and we will ship your items the same day if placed before 5pm (ET) Mon - Fri.
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$399.00
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Aston Spirit Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
MFR#: AST-SPIRIT Best SellerHigh-performance, switchable pattern condenser microphone utilizing a 1-inch gold evaporated capsuleMore InfoIn StockORDER BY 5PM EST M-F AND IT WILL SHIP TODAYPlace your order now and we will ship your items the same day if placed before 5pm (ET) Mon - Fri.
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$549.00
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Bock Audio 251
MFR#: 251 Best SellerLarge-diaphragm tube condenser microphone in wood box - includes power supply and spider shock-mountMore InfoIn StockORDER BY 5PM EST M-F AND IT WILL SHIP TODAYPlace your order now and we will ship your items the same day if placed before 5pm (ET) Mon - Fri.
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$6,495.00
$5,995.00 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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FLEA Microphones 47 with EF12
MFR#: FLEA 47 Best SellerAuthentic U47 replica with EF12 tubeMore InfoIn StockORDER BY 5PM EST M-F AND IT WILL SHIP TODAYPlace your order now and we will ship your items the same day if placed before 5pm (ET) Mon - Fri.
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$4,075.00
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Gefell UMT 70S FET
MFR#: 211130 Best SellerLarge diaphragm, transformerless multi-pattern studio microphoneMore InfoMore on the Way!Chat, call or email for up to date information on this item's inventory status. Order now and we'll ship as soon as possible from one of our three fulfillment centers.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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$1,527.96
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Manley Reference Cardioid Mic
MFR#: REFCARD Best SellerRich tonal balance and liquid character - for instruments such as guitars, drum overheads, saxophone, and especially vocalsMore InfoIn StockORDER BY 5PM EST M-F AND IT WILL SHIP TODAYPlace your order now and we will ship your items the same day if placed before 5pm (ET) Mon - Fri.
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$3,000.00
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Neumann U 87 Ai Set Z - Nickel
MFR#: USU87AI/SET Z Best SellerSet includes EA 87 shock-mount, windscreen, cable - nickelMore InfoMore on the Way!Chat, call or email for up to date information on this item's inventory status. Order now and we'll ship as soon as possible from one of our three fulfillment centers.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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$3,599.95 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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Slate Digital VMS Virtual Microphone System
MFR#: SDVMS101 Best SellerMicrophone modeling system with large-diaphragm mic, transparent preamp, PSU, shock mount, case and plug-ins - Mac/PC AAX, AU, VST2 and VST3More InfoIn StockORDER BY 5PM EST M-F AND IT WILL SHIP TODAYPlace your order now and we will ship your items the same day if placed before 5pm (ET) Mon - Fri.
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$999.00 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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Sony C800G Pac
MFR#: C800GPAC Best SellerClassic large-diaphragm condenser microphone - includes PSUMore InfoMore on the Way!Chat, call or email for up to date information on this item's inventory status. Order now and we'll ship as soon as possible from one of our three fulfillment centers.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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$11,308.00
$9,990.00 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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Soundelux USA U195
MFR#: U195 Best SellerA superbly flexible "do-it-all" cardioid FET large-diaphragm condenser micMore InfoIn StockORDER BY 5PM EST M-F AND IT WILL SHIP TODAYPlace your order now and we will ship your items the same day if placed before 5pm (ET) Mon - Fri.
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$1,249.00 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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Soyuz SU-017 Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
MFR#: SU017 Best SellerHand-made large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone with wood case, power supply, 6-pin cable and shock mountMore InfoIn StockORDER BY 5PM EST M-F AND IT WILL SHIP TODAYPlace your order now and we will ship your items the same day if placed before 5pm (ET) Mon - Fri.
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$3,499.00 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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Telefunken Elektroakustik ELA M 251E
MFR#: ELA M 251E Best SellerLarge-diaphragm microphoneMore InfoMore on the Way!Chat, call or email for up to date information on this item's inventory status. Order now and we'll ship as soon as possible from one of our three fulfillment centers.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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$10,495.00
$8,995.00 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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Townsend Labs Sphere L22 Condenser Studio Mic
MFR#: Sphere L22 Best SellerHigh precision, dual-capsule, large-diaphragm condenser studio microphone with Precision Modeling DSP - record with some of the most-sought after mics ever!More InfoMore on the Way!Chat, call or email for up to date information on this item's inventory status. Order now and we'll ship as soon as possible from one of our three fulfillment centers.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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$1,799.00
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Neumann SM69 FET #4015 (Vintage)
Stereo tube mic. (Stereo U87)More InfoReady to ship!Feel confident in your purchase with VK's industry leading warranty on used and vintage items. "VK Certified" means that your gear has gone through our rigorous multi-point inspection, servicing, and quality control process to ensure that it looks and sounds as close to factory new as possible.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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$3,250.00 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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TELEFUNKEN ELA M 260 Stereo Set #1047/1048 (Used)
Stereo set of ELA M 260 microphonesMore InfoReady to ship!Feel confident in your purchase with VK's industry leading warranty on used and vintage items. "VK Certified" means that your gear has gone through our rigorous multi-point inspection, servicing, and quality control process to ensure that it looks and sounds as close to factory new as possible.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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$1,995.00 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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Gefell M 930 LDC Mic Pair #1811/1824 (Used)
Gefell M 930 LDC MicMore InfoReady to ship!Feel confident in your purchase with VK's industry leading warranty on used and vintage items. "VK Certified" means that your gear has gone through our rigorous multi-point inspection, servicing, and quality control process to ensure that it looks and sounds as close to factory new as possible.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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$1,895.00 - Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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AKG C414 w/ Telefunken USA Capsule #4002 (Vintage)
Multi-pattern LDC microphoneMore InfoReady to ship!Feel confident in your purchase with VK's industry leading warranty on used and vintage items. "VK Certified" means that your gear has gone through our rigorous multi-point inspection, servicing, and quality control process to ensure that it looks and sounds as close to factory new as possible.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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AKG C414 w/ Telefunken USA Capsule #8710 (Vintage)
Multi-pattern LDC microphoneMore InfoReady to ship!Feel confident in your purchase with VK's industry leading warranty on used and vintage items. "VK Certified" means that your gear has gone through our rigorous multi-point inspection, servicing, and quality control process to ensure that it looks and sounds as close to factory new as possible.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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Neumann U47 Dual-Pattern LDC Tube Mic #2620 (Vintage)
Two-pattern large diaphragm tube condenser micMore InfoReady to ship!Feel confident in your purchase with VK's industry leading warranty on used and vintage items. "VK Certified" means that your gear has gone through our rigorous multi-point inspection, servicing, and quality control process to ensure that it looks and sounds as close to factory new as possible.- Free shipping to the lower 48 states for online orders.
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Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones are essential to every mic locker. They are the ideal choice for recording vocals, as they often capture a much wider frequency range than a small diaphragm condenser. They are also the most desirable mic for capturing “air” in a vocal performance, making you feel like you’re in the same room as the performer. Models such as the Neumann U87, Neumann U47, AKG 414, AKG C12, Aston Spirit, or Bock Audio 251 are a perfect place to start when adding to your collection. Paired with a great compressor, you are on the right track to recording world class vocals.
Not only for vocals, a large diaphragm condenser can be used for miking a guitar, miking orchestral instruments, as a room mic, or miking a bass guitar cabinet. When miking an acoustic guitar, try an AKG 414 on its omni polar pattern, this will capture all the small details of the performance, and provide a wide, warm sound in the mix. When miking up drums, try throwing a pair of Neumann U87s in the back of the room, this will capture the space around the drum set, and make you feel like you are in the room with the player. Throw those through a compressor like an 1176 to add excitement and attitude of the kit.
When miking an orchestral ensemble, try using a pair of AKG C12s in the room. With their silky top end, and forward presence in the mid-range, you can capture all the fine details of the orchestra, while also capturing the room they are playing in, add a little reverb and make any room sound like carnegie hall.
To get the full sound of your bass guitar, try using a Neumann U47 on the front of your cabinet. With the U47s ability to capture frequencies as low as 20 Hz, get a perfect representation of the rig you spent all that money on. Pair that with an Acme Motown DI to get that classic Motown bass sound.
