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Category: Microphones

Micah Johnson started playing music in high school, when he taught himself the bass to join his friend’s band. He added guitar and drums during his twenties playing in local clubs, and along the way, he picked up unique, hands-on experience from hand drums to studio mixers. On Song Simian, he aims to share this knowledge from 20+ years playing and recording music. When not in gearhead mode, he enjoys photography and travel.

The 4 Best Neumann U67 Clones – Mic Reviews 2023

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The Neumann U67’s smooth sound revolutionized the recording industry in the 1960s. This legendary tube microphone remains one of the most in-demand vintage mics, and originals can be both pricey and hard to come by. The good news is there are quite a few companies making fantastic clones of this classic microphone. These newer versions […]

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The 4 Best Cheap Omnidirectional Microphones – Mic Reviews 2023

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So why get a cheap omnidirectional mic? Well, recording equipment can be pretty pricey. This doesn’t mean you can’t get great equipment that’s affordable, but if you’re not an expert in microphones it can be hard to pick out the ones that are a great value from the ones that are just cheap. The main […]

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The 4 Best One Jack Headsets with Mic – Reviews 2023

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So why get a one jack headset with mic? Well, the basic headset that comes with many gaming systems is functional, but they’ll hardly give you an immersive experience. They’re not comfortable to wear, first of all, and the sound quality is poor, which can make it harder to really get into the game. A […]

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The 4 Best Talkback Mics – Talk Back Microphone Reviews 2023

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Shopping for a talkback mic should be a breeze. It’s a lot easier to shop for one than it is to shop for the mics you use to record—and it’s certainly a lot cheaper, as well. Because you don’t need the sound to be of recording quality, you can get a mic based on value, […]

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The 4 Best Floor Tom Mics – Microphone Reviews 2023

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So why get a floor tom mic? Well, the basic mic setup for a drum kit consists of a matched pair of dynamic mics positioned overhead, often with individual mics for the kick drum and snare. While this is sufficient to capture the groove and overall sonic picture, the low mid-range sound of the floor […]

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The 4 Best Cheap Drum Mics – Reviews 2023

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So why get a drum mic? Well, percussion can be a tricky thing to mic, especially if you want to do it on the cheap. To capture a full, realistic drum sound you need all the frequencies, from the lowest rumble to high, shimmering harmonics. The sharp articulations and high dynamics can damage more sensitive […]

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The 4 Best Mic Cables – Microphone Reviews 2023

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Microphones and vocals in general, are probably more dependent on the quality of cables than any other position in a modern band. It’s partially due to their construction and partially due to the length of your average microphone cable. With that said, there’s a whole market for XLR cables out there, filled to the brim […]

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The 4 Best Headset Microphones For Singing – Reviews 2023

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Headset microphones for singing, while less popular than their handheld counterparts, often make more sense when you’re performing onstage. Not everyone can perform comfortably with handheld mics, after all, especially artists who have their hands busy with other instruments. If you are a drummer or a keyboard player, chances are you will need a more […]

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The 4 Best Snare Mics – Drum Recording Reviews 2023

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Drums are great acoustic instruments but there are some limitations to what a drum shell can do, especially in terms of volume. Every larger show requires some sort of amplification, even for drums. In this particular case, a series of microphones are used to amplify the sound of certain drums, which go directly to the […]

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The 4 Best Hi Hat Stands on the Market – Reviews 2023

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The stands for your drums and cymbals aren’t the sexiest part of the kit, and while it’s certainly way more exciting to shop for a new snare head or China cymbal, the truth is that without a quality stand even the best cymbals in the world won’t do you much good. This is especially true […]

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