Shure SM7B Studio Microphone

The Shure SM7B is one of the world's most popular studio microphones for vocals and podcasting. Shure is one of the biggest microphone brands in the world, and the SM7B shows why. Whether you want to sing, rap, start a podcast or are a voice actor: the SM7B is one of the best choices for all these tasks. This microphone is specially designed to perfectly pick up the warm and clear details of the human voice. This great sound is achieved through decades of Shure experience and craftsmanship. The traditional cardioid pattern provides a focused sound that picks up little ambient noise. The built-in Shock suspender and Pop filter make installing the SM7B very easy. Combine this with the improved electronic shield and this is a very quiet microphone, from which you get clear and noise-free sound very easily. You don't have to worry about quality either. The all-metal housing and A-grade components make the microphone a durable and rock-solid product that promises many years of enjoyment. In short: Are you looking for a microphone for vocals? Then the Shure SM7B is an excellent choice!

About Shure

From Elvis Presley to Martin Luther King, and from the GRAMMYs to the Olympics: Shure has been at many legendary moments in history, and for good reason. Ever since its founding almost 100 years ago, the brand has been focused on innovation and quality. First with making radio equipment, but soon also in microphones. Soon they became the biggest microphone brand in the world thanks to products like the SM57 and SM58, but even in the present, this company continues to innovate with new technologies. In short: Are you looking for a microphone? Then a Shure is always a good choice!

Se Electronics X1 Studio Microphone

The SE Electronics X1 is a high-quality and professional condenser microphone. Despite these features, the microphone remains friendly in price. The microphone is suitable for recording and can be widely used in the music scene. Thus, it is suitable for recording for vocals but also for sensitive acoustic instruments such as guitar and percussion.

Features of the Se Electronics X1

The SE Electronics X1 is large-diaphragm studio microphone with a very warm and clear sound. These characteristics are partly due to the hand-built capsule. This capsule has a diameter of 1mm and is sprinkled with gold. The frequency range runs from 20 to 20,000 hertz, capturing every audible detail. In addition, the microphone features a low AF filter and a -10db attenuator.

Options

The Se Electronics X1 is available in several variants. Of course, the microphone can be ordered separately, but there are also packages available with important accessories such as a shockmount, a pop filter or a reflection filter. There are two possible options, namely the Vocal Pack or the Studio Bundle.

The Carbon microphone is a versatile microphone from Mackie. The microphone has a USB port, allowing it to be connected directly to a device. This makes the microphone mainly ideal for talking content, such as streaming, podcasts or YouTube videos. However, this microphone also works great for recording music. The polar pattern is customisable. There are five different options: stereo, cardioid, bi-directional, super-cardioid and omni. This means that side with which the microphone records can be changed. Generally, these microphones are used as cardioid microphones, with only the front side being recorded so that background noise is minimised. The microphone also includes a headphone input so that audio can be listened to at the same time. In addition, Mackie has made the microphone very robust, so it can take a beating. The microphone comes with a stand and a USB-C cable.

SE Electronics SE2300 Condenser Microphone

The SE Electronics SE2300 is a professional quality condenser microphone. It is the successor to the hugely popular SE2200 that artists such as Amy Winehouse have used to record vocals.

SE Electronics X1S Condenser Microphone

The SE Electronics X1S is the successor to the very popular X1 microphone. Since 2010, the X1 series has been known for its great sound and quality, for a relatively low price. SE has therefore kept the basics the same with the new X1S, but there are also lots of new features that make the X1S series even more versatile! The first thing SE has tackled with the is the microphone itself. The class-A components have had an upgrade, making the sound even better and reducing noise better too. They have also kept the sturdy metal housing the same because of its excellent durability.

Features

What has also changed are the features. You can now reduce the sensitivity to -10 or -20db with the X1S. This makes the X1S ideal not only for vocals, but also for louder instruments like drums and guitar. Combine that with the new Low-cut filter and you have a microphone that can be used for almost any situation. In short: The new SE Electronics X1S is a versatile microphone with an excellent sound.

SE Electronics SE7 - Matched Pair Microphone

The SE Electronics SE7 are a pair of small diaphragm microphones made specifically for as much studio as live use. SE Electronics have been known for years for their excellent microphones at a relatively low price, and with the SE7 they prove again that they are one of the best in this segment. Small-diaphragm microphones like the SE7, are ideal for focused recording of instruments. So you can use them very well for piano, guitar (acoustic and electric) and, for example, the kick or cymbals of a drum kit. The capsule of the SE7 is specially made to create the most balanced sound possible. With one of the shortest signal paths and Class-A components, the SE7 is the quietest microphone in its class. So you won't experience irritating noise when recording. Thanks to the 80Hz low-cut filter, this microphone excellently blocks low-frequency noise like an air conditioner or the fans of a computer. In short: The SE Electronics SE7 is a great microphone at a small price.

SE Electronics VR1 Ribbon Microphone

The SE Electronics VR1 Voodoo is the first ribbon microphone from the well-known brand. SE has been known for years for their excellent studio microphones at a small price. With the VR1, they show again that a good microphone really doesn't have to cost thousands of euros. A Ribbon microphone is a special kind of microphone characterised by the round and warm sound it creates. This kind is widely used when recording guitar, drums and even vocals because of its distinctive sound that cannot be imitated with a normal condenser microphone. What makes the VR1 special is its frequency range, which is many times higher (18Khz) than standard ribbon microphones. The VR1 is therefore widely praised worldwide for its excellent sound and price/quality ratio. Artists such as Linkin Park, Black Sabbath and Queen of the stone age have used this microphone in many productions. In addition, this beautiful microphone also comes with a wooden case for easy portability. In short: The SE Electronics VR1 is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a ribbon microphone without wanting to pay the top price!

The EM-91C is a condenser microphone from Mackie with good value for money. An easy microphone to handle, this model can be connected to almost any audio interface. In addition, the microphone comes with a stand, making it easy for you to set it down. The EM-91C is ideal for YouTube videos, music or gaming. In short, a microphone of very good quality for a very low price!

The EM-91CU is a cardioid USB microphone from Mackie. This microphone is based on the EM-91C, which is a popular cardioid condenser microphone from Mackie. However, Mackie realised that more and more people are looking for a microphone with a direct USB connection, so no interfaces or intermediate devices are needed. You can connect this microphone directly to your PC or laptop without having to install drivers. Mackie mainly focused on creating talk content, such as Youtube or podcasts, even online meetings they have taken into account. However, this microphone is also definitely suitable for recording instruments or vocals. The EM-91CU is also very rugged, so it won't get damaged easily. in addition, the microphone has a cardioid polar pattern, which means it only picks up sound at the front, filtering out background noise. The microphone comes with a shockmount and a USB cable.

Mackie's Chromium USB Microphone is a good and sturdy microphone. The microphone has been developed as the perfect microphone for a home studio. This is because the microphone is versatile and easy to use. The microphone has a USB connection, allowing it to be connected directly to a PC or laptop, instead of via an interface. This makes recording very easy. The microphone also has a headphone socket, so you can listen along directly. In addition, the microphone also has four different patterns; stereo, cardioid, bi-directional and omni. The polar pattern is important, as it ensures which side the audio is recorded from. This can prevent background noise from being recorded and ensures that the audio remains as clear as possible. Cardioid is the most popular pattern, recording only from the front here. This is mainly used for voices or vocals. Stereo means recording from left and right, which works ideally for acoustic recording. Bi-directional records from the front and back, and omni from all sides. So the microphone is very versatile, and is also popular for live streams, podcasts and Youtube, in addition to music. In short, a handy microphone at a good price!

The PodMic is the ideal podcast microphone from Røde. Røde is an Australian company that produces high-quality audio products. They are very innovative as they offer a large range of different microphones for content creators. They thus don’t only focus on music, but also on other types of audio recording. This microphone is specifically designed for podcasts or other types of broadcasts. It’s a dynamic microphone that records the audio as authentically as possible. The microphone will make speech sound very full and rich. Furthermore, the included pop filter will make sure no plosives will be recorded, which means the sound quality is not affected by different speech patterns or pronunciations. The PodMic is thus a professional microphone for a great price!

The PodMic is compatible with the Røde DS1 or the Røde PSA1+.