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Every element of Rode's new NTR has been designed and created in-house

Rode NTR

By Trevor Curwen published

They might have had their heyday a long time ago but ribbon mics have become increasingly popular over the last few years

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The high-quality aluminium and brass casing, combines smart aesthetics with durable solidity

Audio-Technica AT5045

By Robbie Stamp published

Audio-Technica's second addition to its '50' microphone range is a hybrid of sorts: a unique rectangular large diaphragm pickup is oriented to a side-address position in a pencil mic housing

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The robust D40 has a protective metal casing and grille and has a frequency range of 50Hz-29kHz

AKG D40

By Adam Jones published

Compared to the recently reviewed AKG D12 VR - a mic as at home in the studio as the live arena - the diminutive D40 is a bulletproof workhorse built primarily for stage use

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It's a little fatter than an SM58 and about four inches longer to accommodate the transmitter electronics

Samson Concert 88 Handheld

By Trevor Curwen published

A new, affordable wireless mic

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The capsule can be tilted and swivelled in its magnetic base

Samson Meteorite

By Simon Arblaster published

Samson has released a new smaller version of its Meteor condenser microphone, the Meteorite

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Also included is a protective case (with belt strap) and a basic wind-shield

Rode iXY Lightning

By Jono Buchanan published

The Rode iXY Lightning is an extremely compact stereo microphone for recording via Apple mobile devices

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The mics are smartly finished in matt black with a silver band and the red sE logo

sE Electronics sE5 Pair

By Trevor Curwen published

Need to do some stereo recording? Try this pair on for size

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The Aria follows traditional styling, sitting somewhere between the Neumann U87 and Telefunken 251

Sontronics Aria

By Jon Musgrave published

Sontronics return with a valve vocal mic aimed at the pro and semi pro user

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The barrel of the mic doesn't taper like a '58, and is two-thirds longer, feeling big, but also solid and well-made

Shure GLXD24/SM58

By Steve Evans published

Yet another wireless radio mic system? Steve Evans delivers his verdict on Shure's new GLXD24

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Inside the top half of the mic body you'll find switches for a 10dB pad and for bass cut

AKG C1000 S

By Trevor Curwen published

It's been called the Swiss army knife of microphones, so Trevor Curwen ponders just how sharp AKG's C1000 S really is

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