Shure Microphones

We gathered together five different types of microphone from the current Shure product range and gave them to sound engineer Dave Lockwood to test. Read his report in this issue.

Beyer microphones

Want to know how the electret principle functions? Or the difference between pressure and pressure-gradient microphones? Then read the review, as recording engineer Gareth Stuart field tests the most recent additions to the famous Beyer range.

Toa K4, K1 and J3 Mics

Three new microphones make their stand and acquit themselves well.

Beyer DT159 & DT329

Headset mics

Fender P1, D1 & M1.

Ramsa WM-S1E, 2E, 5E and 10E Mics

Dr Simon Bateson delivers a fair and detailed report on a rather unusual range of microphones.

A PZM Mic for under £20. Sound value?

Amcron, Milab and Sennheiser ‘pressure zone’ mics.

Microphone

Mikecheck

Curtis Schwartz gets expansive with some Shure condensers

MikeCheck

A new range gets a polish from Jimbo's moustache

Ramsa's Miniature Condenser Microphones

Ramsa may not be a familiar name in the pro microphone world just yet, but engineer Dave Lockwood reckons they will be judging by their latest range of miniature electrets which includes both a headset and a mic that can handle an SPL of 158dB!

AKG, Beyer, Sennheiser Back-Electret Microphones

Three top name, back-electret mics that turn in a professional performance at a semi-pro price, rounded up by Paul White.

Mikecheck

Can you hear him at the back? Phil Walsh sounds off about TOA's new VFM mikes

Shure Beta Green

Rumour has it that the BG prefix on this complete new range from Shure stands for Bloody Good. Our reviewer thinks so.