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AKG C414 B-ULS Condenser Microphone

November 25, 2013 By John Moeller

The C414 XLS multipattern condenser microphone that features 5 different polar patterns. Basic Controls On the gold faced side there is a left-to-right toggle that allows you to switch through the different polar patterns. On the back of the microphone there are two left-to-right toggle switches. The switch on the left allows you to switch […]

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AKG C451B Condenser Microphone

November 25, 2013 By John Moeller

Condenser, cardioid pattern microphone Basic Functions: dB switch controls preattenuation pad lin switch controls high pass filter Tips: Great for high hats and acoustic guitar

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Rode NT 4 Stereo Mic

November 25, 2013 By John Moeller

Precision stereo condenser microphone Basic Functions: The output connection is powered by a 5 Pin XLR Used with the following accessories: RM3 Stand Mount, WS4 Wind Shield  RC4 Case, NT4-DXLR stereo XLR lead NT4-MJ XLR to 3.5mm stereo cable Tips: It is crucial when stereo recording to have the polar frequency response of each capsule closely matched To […]

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Beyerdynamic MC 834 Condenser Microphone

November 21, 2013 By John Moeller

Condenser, cardioid pattern microphone. Basic Features: Low-Cut Filter Switch to eliminate noise at 80Hz and 160Hz. -10dB and -20dB Pad Switches to reduce distortion Tips: Use to record vocals, guitar, piano, percussion and strings Wide frequency response helps to capture detail and quality

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Neumann KM184 Condenser Microphone

November 14, 2013 By John Moeller

The Neumann KM184 is a cardioid condenser microphone most commonly used for recording instruments either solo or in an ensemble. Tips: Use a pop screen to prevent the occurrence of outside pop noises Ensure that a phantom power supply (48V) is supplied to the microphone while recording Try to eliminate all outside noise as these […]

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