Best Microphones for Professionals

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Audio-Technica AT2020 Professional

Best Price: $109.00

from www.zzounds.com
overall, using the right equipment and using the mic right, it sounds professional.
from www.zzounds.com
i don't have a professional studio but this microphone gives my music a professional sound.
from www.zzounds.com
i bring in alot of artist and they all tend to sound nice on it.
from www.musiciansfriend.com
i have assisted many artists..
from www.zzounds.com
i use 2 of these back to back to record middle school vocal groups, the singers postioned in 2 opposing semi-circles.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Easy To Setup, Impedance: 100 ohms

2 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for PROFESSIONALS

Nady Systems SP-4C Professional

Best Price: $28.00

from www.musiciansfriend.com
they did the job for that, but don't let your singer swing them around.
from www.musiciansfriend.com
too many times i would turn the mic off and the backup singer would be surprised.
from www.musiciansfriend.com
too many times someone would turn the mic off and the next singer wouls be surprised.
from www.amazon.com
i strongly suggest this microphone for aspiring singers.
from www.amazon.com
it's virtually indistinguishable from the numerous stage mics i've used, including my brief and unfortunate stint as a lead singer.

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Positives: Clear Voice Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Strong Sensitivity, Impedance: 250 ohms

3 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for PROFESSIONALS

Nady Systems DKW-DUO Professional

Best Price: $49.00

from www.musiciansfriend.com
if you're looking for professional quality features and durability, you won't find it in this price range.
from www.musiciansfriend.com
i'm a professional drummer and have worked in studios with the best gear available.
from www.musiciansfriend.com
not professional but we have about 5-8 parties a year.
from www.musiciansfriend.com
i have two younger singers i work with, and they can now do their choreogaphy as they please.
from www.musiciansfriend.com
was bought for a professional install.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Nice Portability, Easy To Setup, Professional Compatibility: DJ

4 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for PROFESSIONALS

AKG Perception 200 Professional

Best Price: $290.00

from www.beachaudio.com
the sound we get is clearly superior--and now we're thinking of building a professional studio around it!
from www.beachaudio.com
we can record voiceovers, artists, etc.
from www.amazon.com
i have heard recordings of my own voice before; i even recorded a demo in a professional studio once.
from www.beachaudio.com
so far i am still playing with it,buti think it is a great product best uses: amateurs, home, professionals, recording studio pros: clear sound, easy to use, powerful, professional functions,
from www.beachaudio.com
best uses: amateurs, home, professionals, recording studio pros: clear sound, easy to use, powerful, professional functions bottom line: yes, i would recommend this to a friend

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Easy To Use, Professional Compatibility: Recording

5 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for PROFESSIONALS

Audio-Technica ATR-35S Professional

Best Price: $29.00

from www.amazon.com
the 20' cord was what attracted me first, and then the price, but when i played back some footage i was blown away with the professional sound that it produces!
from www.amazon.com
the clarity is astounding--it sounds like i was in a professional recording studio instead of hunched over my laptop.
from www.amazon.com
i've been a professional television reporter/producer for four years, and i was astounded by the sound quality of this mic.
from www.amazon.com
dramatically cuts down on ambient noise and echo, and gives a fairly professional sound.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Great Portability, Longer Cable Length, Impedance: 1000 ohms

Shure SM58LC

Best Price: $123.00

from www.amazon.com
if you're just starting your professional career, this is the microphone you need.
from www.amazon.com
it's definitely a safe buy for any performer, especially vocalists.
from www.amazon.com
no wonder is the choice of many many professionals for singing, for vocals and fot backround voices.
from www.amazon.com
the reason so many singers think you are supposed to shove microphones practically inside your mouth is because the ball type shure vocal mics require you to get them very close or they don't sound
from www.amazon.com
i'm no vocalist but occasionally need to do announcements or accommodate a guest vocalist through an instrument amp (rather than a p.a.).

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Good Durablity, Impedance: 150 ohms

Rode NT1A Professional

Best Price: $374.00

from www.zzounds.com
it is a high quality piece of professional recording equiptment.
from www.zzounds.com
indian flutes :p support: i have not needed to deal with the company for technical support, but through my contacts via music retail, i have found rode to be a very helpful and professional outfit.
from www.samedaymusic.com
put pretty much any pop filter in front of this thing and let singers sceam at it all day long, it does fine.
from www.zzounds.com
it can be less than optimum for a small "home studio." you really have to isolate the singer with some dampening material around as well, or you will get lots of reflections from the room, and will
from www.musiciansfriend.com
but in the studio is nothing professional.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Great Durablity, Impedance: 100 ohms

Shure Beta 87A Professional

Best Price: $289.00

from www.musiciansfriend.com
i run the pa and i can get all the gain that i need to push the mic even for singers who don't sing-up like they should.this mic is perfect for us...does exactly what it's supposed to and doesn't
from www.zzounds.com
my drummers wife (who doesnt know anything about music equipment,but knows what sounds good to her ears)she has heard us play many times.for the first time ever she came back from the kitchen and
from www.zzounds.com
shes a cajun singer lol
from www.amazon.com
just look around at tv shows and see how speakers, singers, other personalities and performers use this microphone.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Strong Sensitivity, Impedance: 150 ohms

Samson C01

Best Price: $81.00

from www.amazon.com
i feel it was well worth the money and would recommend the mic for a beginner musician like me, it may or may not be professional quality, i just don't know.
from www.amazon.com
i figured it was time to upgrade from my headset mic to a more professional studio mic.
from www.amazon.com
while this may not make professional studio recordists happy, for the bulk of us recording church choirs and school groups, it works quite well.
from www.amazon.com
i guess if you're trying to build a more professional studio, you should be looking at equipment on a different level than this.
from www.amazon.com
can you do a professional job recording your acoustic instrument or voice with this ?

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Easy To Setup, Nice Adjustability, Impedance: 200 ohms

Sony ECM-MS957 Professional

Best Price: $234.00

from cntaur5, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: the sony ecm-ms957 is an excellent professional microphone that offers many advantages for live performances.
from www.amazon.com
i use the microphone to record vocal overdubs (rap artists) acoustic guitar, traffic, sirens, concerts, and nature sounds.
from www.amazon.com
sony professional portable 24-bit linear audio recorder

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Positives: Strong Sensitivity, Comfortable, Good Adjustability, Impedance: 600 ohms

Samson USB Dynamic

Best Price: $105.00

from www.amazon.com
i don't have too much experience on this type of microphone to make extensive/professional review.
from www.amazon.com
it's a better choice when it comes to a easy solution for podcasters, singers, and any acoustic musician who want's to record an analog source such as a voice or just about any acoustic instrument
from www.amazon.com
perhaps this seems like overkill for dictation software, but if you depend on that kind of software professionally, i think it's well worth it.
from www.amazon.com
the mike feels and looks expensive and professional.
from www.amazon.com
a quality audio recording system is essential in laying down professional-grade tracks rather than the normal, mediocre, amateurish audio which is so prevalent amongst basement/indie recording

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Strong Sensitivity, Easy To Use, Impedance: 200 ohms

Logitech USB Desktop Consumer

Best Price: $24.00

from www.newegg.com
obviously, people who record their voice for professional reasons would want to look into something more high-end.
from www.amazon.com
this means you have a less professional sound on the air.
from www.amazon.com
other than that, this is a fantastic buy and a must have for aspiring voice actors and singers.
from www.amazon.com
just the drummer tapping his snare for the count off was clipped.
from www.amazon.com
my daughter is an aspiring pop singer.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Clear Voice Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Frequency Response: 100 - 16000 Hz

Nady Starpower SP-4C

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from www.amazon.com
this product worked wonderful for me and my dreams of being a singer.
from www.amazon.com
since then i have borrowed it for a back up vocalist in a band i have recently joined.
from www.amazon.com
it's virtually indistinguishable from the numerous stage mics i've used, including my brief and unfortunate stint as a lead singer.
from www.amazon.com
i strongly suggest this microphone for aspiring singers.
from www.amazon.com
professional feel at an low cost.

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Positives: Strong Build Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Good Durablity

Behringer B-2 Pro Professional

Best Price: $160.00

from www.samedaymusic.com
it sounds almost like a professional's!!!
from www.zzounds.com
feature: all the features i need to do professional recording.
from www.zzounds.com
also, i had a drunk artist drop mine on the side of my desk, which put a dent in the grill, but the mic still works great.
from www.zzounds.com
wow quality: really seems sturdy and very professional looking metal finish.
from www.zzounds.com
i have recorded acoustic guitar, vocals and drums (the b2 and a sm57 behind the drummer and one sm57 in bass drum)and all sounded great!

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Positives: Clear Voice Quality, Strong Build Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Impedance: 1000 ohms

Samson C01U Professional

Best Price: $109.00

from www.amazon.com
i figured it was time to upgrade from my headset mic to a more professional studio mic.
from www.amazon.com
while this may not make professional studio recordists happy, for the bulk of us recording church choirs and school groups, it works quite well.
from www.amazon.com
a real professional sound for a extremely low price.
from www.amazon.com
i guess if you're trying to build a more professional studio, you should be looking at equipment on a different level than this.
from www.amazon.com
can you do a professional job recording your acoustic instrument or voice with this ?

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Excellent Portability, Easy To Setup, Professional Compatibility: Recording

Shure Beta 57A Professional

Best Price: $135.00

from www.zzounds.com
desirability: it looks like a industry standard mic, it has a very professional neutral look with the nice blue rubber ring.
from www.zzounds.com
desirability: i bought it, my second guitarist is already saving up, and my drummer plans on using it to mic his snare.
from www.amazon.com
for the price, it's really very good for people like me...emerging professional orchestral musicians who need to make audition cd's and such but don't have the time/money to go paying for a recording
from www.amazon.com
overly loud bands with demanding vocalists who need as much as you can give them in the monitors, this is a life saver.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Attractive Design, Impedance: 150 ohms

Shure Beta 58A Supercardioid Dynamic

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from www.amazon.com
this is definitely a 100% professional microphone, wich can be used in live shows.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased 5 of these for my worship team vocalists to replace some old beat-up behringer mics.
from www.amazon.com
for vocalists that like to pull back from the mic a touch to really belt those sustained high (or, really, any) notes the beta is a dream.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Clear Voice Quality, Excellent Portability, Impedance: 150 ohms

Shure SM57 Professional

Best Price: $103.00

from Dr.P, www.shopping.com
review: shure sm57 dynamic professional microphone the shure sm57 is possibly the most popular microphone in the world, with its main competition being the shure sm58.
from quarternotes, www.shopping.com
pros: by far the best buy for the money and very professional.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Nice Durablity, Nice Portability, Impedance: 150 ohms

Audio-Technica AT3035 Professional

Best Price: $169.00

from jkafer, www.shopping.com
cons: very sensitive and will pick up flaws in your recording environment the bottom line: at $200, the budget voice-over artist can't go wrong with this mic.

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Positives: Strong Sensitivity, Easy To Use, Clear Sound Quality, Impedance: 250 ohms

ElectroVoice RE20 Professional

Best Price: $424.00

from www.zzounds.com
even the design screams "authority" - it looks pro, it sounds pro, because it is without a doubt, manufactured with professional use in mind.
from www.amazon.com
the vocalist can get agressive with this mic and get extrememly close without engaging a proximity effect.

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Positives: Attractive Design, Strong Sensitivity, Clear Sound Quality, Impedance: 150 ohms

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