[No offense to the female gender of course…but the play on words just doesn’t work any other way. :)]
No other iconic symbol overshadows our business more than the microphone. Even the most satisfied Neumann or Lawson or Peluso Microphone user has a nagging suspicion somewhere in the back of his/her head that there just MIGHT still be a microphone better suited for their use out there somewhere.
Endless forum threads attest to the fact that the search for the perfect microphone is a highly personal decision, and that it is often an extended tale of trial and error…listening and learning.
Blue Microphones has a new offering called The Reactor. (~$500 most places)
Their website states: “…Reactor fuses an innovative pattern selection method with a swiveling capsule head for perfect positioning, and features Blue’s premium condenser capsule, fully discreet Class A solid state components, and proprietary preamp for simple live switching between patterns (Cardioid, Omni or Figure-8).”
It IS techno-geekoid-looking gizmo that obviously has precision-manufactured lines. How much does the LOOK of a microphone influence your at least trying a mic on for size?
Do you understand all the terms? Cardioid, Hyper-Cardioid, Polarity Patterns, Condenser, Large-Diaphragm? I confess I’m weak in this area. Is it important to know all that?…or just find a mic that works well for you…and sounds right for your voice?
In just a few days, I’m going to be revisiting this topic in a big way, and asking for your input in a forum that might benefit others. I hope you’ll be willing to help.
CourVO
