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Tag - Budget microphones

A collection of microphone reviews in the $100-200 price range.

Aston Element review: High-pass filter saves the day

In this review, I’ll be testing Aston’s Element, which is an active moving-coil microphone.

Aston Microphones are well-known for their unique and innovative designs and high-quality microphones, so let’s take a closer look to see how this microphone stands up against the company’s reputation.

Audio-Technica AT2020 review: My favorite cheap condenser

In this review, I’ll be taking a look at Audio-Technica’s AT2020 medium-diaphragm condenser microphone. As far as budget options are concerned, this is one of the better choices you can make. So without further ado, let’s get into it.

AKG P220 review: True workhorse condenser at a low price

Although AKG is known for its high-end microphones and innovations in recording technology, the company has had its hand in consumer-grade products for some time and to varying success. Let’s see how it’s managed with the P220.

Shure Beta 58A review: An SM58 with more bite

Most of you are probably familiar with the iconic SM58, but perhaps less of you are aware of the Beta 58A. The series originally came out in the 80s, before Shure decided to make some slight updates and alterations to the design around 1996.

MXL 990 review: Best $100 spent on a condenser?

In this review, I’ll be taking a look at the MXL 990 large-diaphragm condenser microphone. This microphone is bright, silky, and capable of much more than one would expect from a cheap microphone in this price range. I got my hands on its “Blaze” edition. Let’s take a look.