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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

Microphones
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

Microphones
The metal body and casing feels of very high quality
Rode iXY

By Mick Taylor Published

Rode brings studio quality microphones to iOS devices

Microphones
Audio Technica's flagship large diaphragm condenser mic is 100 per cent hand built and inspected
Audio Technica AT5040

By Jon Musgrave Published

As the firm celebrates 50 years in the business with the series 50, we fire up Audio's top flight AT5040

Microphones
The Blue Spark Digital has both USB and Apple-friendly 30-pin connections
Blue Spark Digital

By Mick Taylor Published

A smart-looking mic to record direct to your computer or Apple iOS device

Microphones
The 6X-500 Mic Pre/EQ (left) has a pleasing style and the knobs and switches feel classy
Lindell Audio 6X-500 Mic Pre/EQ

By Stuart Bruce Published

A new Swedish take on a classic audio design

Microphones
The WA12 will handle any mic you plug in and is also a great DI
Warm Audio WA12 Discrete Mic Pre

By Stuart Bruce Published

Want a classic-looking mic pre that can really capture the warmth of of glorious 1970s? We may have just the thing, ya dig?

Microphones
The XConnect offers instant, handy connectivity.
ART XConnect USB microphone cable

By Computer Music Published

This effort from ART makes hooking a microphone up to a computer about as simple as it gets

Microphones
The MXL Trio is easy to use and has a reassuringly pro feel.
MXL Trio

By Steve Hillier Published

The latest addition to MXL's huge stable of microphones

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