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Microphone Comparison
I have a few different microphones at my disposal, so I've decided to compare them against each other. They range from low cost trash you can find in a bargain bin, to some industry standard microphones.
Below you'll find a small paragraph about the microphone, with more information and a sound comparison available in the more info section.
DM11B - "Handheld Dynamic Microphone"
Price paid: £4.99
This is probably the cheapest XLR microphone that I've ever seen. Searching for it online gives a mix of prices, mostly floating around the £10 mark, but I got mine from Proper Job for a fiver! After using it for a little the main use for this is likely for karaoke as it came with a 3m XLR (female) to 6.3mm jack that would fit well with drunk people singing Journey.
Superlux R102 - My 1st Ribbon Microphone
Price paid (plus shipping): £72.01
Ribbon microphones are something that I've wanted to mess with for a bit now due to them being not only something different compared to the vast array of typical dynamic and condenser mics, but also as something that is supposed to be perfect for vocal work. Given my recent interest in radio (as there's a community radio station that I can work with) this was something that I can justify to add to my weirdly niche collection of microphones...
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