AKG Perception 200 Large Diaphragm True Condenser Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)After trying progressively better microphones, I decided to get serious about buying a good microphone. The intended use of the microphone is for narrative vocal recording, as opposed to musical vocal recording, with the possibility of recording acoustic guitar and conga drum as well. I could not be more pleased with my choice.
Several other microphones were considered, including the Perception 100. The primary difference between the two models is the 200 features two switches allowing the microphone to be used in very high volume level situations and to reduce bass input. In retrospect, while these are not gimmicks, I question how much my particular need for these features will be. The difference in price was reasonable, so my dissatisfaction is minimal. The real rating should be four point eight (4.8) points out of five.
The sound quality offered by the Perception 200 more than makes up for any dissatisfaction over spending a little more than I needed to. Where I work, we have a broadcast quality microphone in a sound isolated environment. That microphone cost 3 to 5 times what I spent on the Perception 200. Digital recordings produced by both microphones on the same equipment show very little difference in sound capture. In informal blind listening, through the same playback equipment, most people agreed the Perception recordings sounded slightly warmer, but the vocal range was identical and the Perception captured subtle vocal nuances as well as the more expensive studio microphone.
According to AKG, except for the aforementioned attenuation switches, the Perception 100 is supposed to deliver the same response as the Perception 200. Only because of the differ4ence in cost, I'd slightly downgrade the overall value of the 200. The performance is outstanding at any price. I highly recommend this microphone to serious home recorders or studio operators wanting quality on a tight budget.

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Ground-breaking, high-quality AKG large-diaphragm recording microphones have defined the international studio standard for decades. The new Perception 100 and Perception 200 microphones are based on AKG's nearly 6 decades of experience and from input provided by sound engineers around the world that use AKG products every day.

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MXL 4000 Multi-Pattern FET Studio Condenser Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)It's sad that MXL discontinued the 4000 because it's an absolutely fantastic mic and the price is amazing for the quality you get. Get one while they're still around and you will never be disappointed with it.
The get right to the point, this mic sounds excellent and is extremely cool-looking, and the 3 polar patterns, bass rolloff, and -10dB pad switches make it as versatile a mic as you can get. It's extremely sensitive yet quiet and has terrific resistance to handling noise and vibrations and is ruggedly constructed. The mic comes with a large windscreen, a very sturdy shockmount, and a really nice-looking storage box. It is a professional mic both in appearance and sound quality.
This large diaphragm condenser mic has excellent frequency response and sounds great on everything I've tried, and vocals sound superb; extremely rich and smooth with precise clairty and never harsh or muddy. The sound quality of the 4000 easily beats other microphones much more expensive and the looks are just ultra-cool with a funky vintage vibe. The different pickup patterns function perfectly and add much versatility.
I research everything thoroughly before I make purchases, and this mic not only looks great on paper, it performs like an absolute champ, and most definitely beats anything else at that price. Usually I don't bother to write reviews, but I feel strongly about how great a deal the MXL 4000 is. It's just a darn neat mic!

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The MXL 4000 Multi-Pattern is a condenser microphone designed around a Class-A discrete FET mic amp specially chosen to match its large diaphragm capsule. The capsule itself has been sized and tuned to provide a silky and airy top end with a full, warm midrange reminiscent of vintage microphones. Hand selected internal components create a sound that enhances both vocal and instrument performances. Using the polar patterns To take advantage of the versatility of the MXL 4000's polar patterns, here are some miking tricks of the pros. Figure-8 Figure-8 mics pick up sound equally well from front and rear. So, if you're looking for a rich vocal sound with the added ambience of room tone to add depth and spaciousness, use the figure-8 pattern and have your vocalist sing into one side while the other picks up the reflections of the room. Only do this if you have a good-sounding room. You can also use the figure-8 pattern for isolation from other instruments. For example, if you're miking drums and want to give the hi-hat it's own track, position the MXL 4000 so that the side of the figure-8, where rejection is greatest, is pointing towards the snare while the front or rear of the mix faces the hat. Do the same if you're recording a singer-guitarist who's playing an acoustic while singing. You need two figure-8 mics for this one. Position the vocal mic so that the side is facing the guitar, and the guitar mic so that the side of the figure-8 points towards the singer's mouth. Now both singer and guitar are isolated. Again, make sure you do this in a room that sounds good, because the back side of the mic will be picking up the room. Omni In many cases, the least used, but best-sounding of all the polar patterns. Omni has very little off-axis coloration, which means that sounds entering the sides of the mic sound just as good as sounds entering the front. If you have a great-sounding room, by all means, try omni before anything else. Omni gives your recordings the impression

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CAD Trion6000 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)I just wanted to try this mic at such a low price. The first time I used it was for a client that has recorded about 30 songs at my studio ([...]). We were all blown away by this mic's in your face presence and clarity. My 414 was too bright for him and had too much sibilance, not with this mic though the sibilance sounds quite natural. The listing is not correct as this is not a tube mic, the Trion8000 is the tube version. I run the Trion6000 through a DEMETER VTMP-2a tube mic pre and Aphez compellor 320 and it shines! The listing needs to be corrected though as the Trion6000 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone is not a tube mic.
Trion 6000 Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Two externally-biased large diaphragms, field-effect detection and iron core drive. Tri-level high voltage and legendary CAD industrial design. Three polar patterns for timbre and expanse. Vintage tone, vintage look and vintage feel. Elastic shock mount and metal travel case are included.
Trion 8000 Multi-pattern Condeser Tube Microphone Transparent, airy, rich and silky. Travel back in time with the extra large diaphragm, RF pentode, iron core, and 120 volts of drive. CAD brings back the look, sound and feel of early condensers. Use all three polar patterns to define space and tone. Elastic shock mount, durable metal travel case, dedicated cable, and 120V power supply are included. 115/230 VAC power required.

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Two externally-biased large diaphragms, field-effect detection and iron core drive. Tri-level high voltage and legendary CAD industrial design. Three polar patterns for timbre and expanse. Vintage tone, vintage look and vintage feel. Elastic shock mount and metal travel case are included.

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