I was glad to get the opportunity to test Shure’s new SM4 microphone. The company markets it as a home recording mic for vocals and instruments; could it find a place in your station or home studio?

The Thronmax Space wireless mic kit includes a useful and well-designed pack of condenser and lavalier mics and accessories that drops the ball with no included support for Apple mobile devices.

Fig. 1: Diagrams from Wente’s 1916 patent application show the condenser microphone in cutaway view. Diaphragm (#6), which is grounded, is stretched only 5/10000th of an inch from the backplate (#7), ...

A beautifully-made large diaphragm condenser with super-quiet electronics and a smooth response. An ideal day-to-day condenser mic. Best condenser mics 2026: My expert picks for home recording, no ...

I’ve used a lot of different audio setups over the years. Everything from Blue Yeti to Rode has come across my desk. I’ve used condenser mics with every polar pattern imaginable and hooked up hundreds ...

The M90 Pro X condenser microphone from beyerdynamic is a steal for the money. This is a high-quality mic that's ideal for vocals, broadcasting and acoustic instruments. Classic German audio brand ...

Violet updates a classic design to create a modern and stylish large capsule cardioid condenser mic. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends hours testing products ...

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