Best condenser mic youll find
589916
Great mic setup, good quality, good flexibility. Looks great and sounds better
4783204
Marshall might be better known for amps but I record a ton of VO with this mic and I am very happy with the results.  They have a wide range of mics and although this is not the most expensive mic they have it really sounds great.
4288485
This is an awesome microphone for the price! I bought this mic back in 2013 and paid $56.99 plus tax, got it in two thanks to Amazon prime which is worth its weight in gold, because I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon. Brick and mortar stores are so last century.

The mic is plug and play, not plug and pray. It works on Windows 7, 8 with Ubuntu, its variants and Manjaro Linux. It's a great sounding mic for the price point. I know that the Yeti sounds better, however the Yeti runs about $120.00. The yeti a better mic, however that does not mean that the snowball is garbage. The Yeti is just an improve mic with more features. The snowball completely destroy the overpriced Logitech POS that I was using before in regards to sound quality. I would have purchased the snowball over the Logitech had I known about it. Purchase the snowball if you're looking for an excellent MIC at a great price. I know 56.99 seems like a lot of money for a mic, however I urge you to do your research, because their are mics that are comparable to the Snowball but they are more expenseive. The Snowball is great for doing YT videos, podcasts, and gaming. Purchase the Yeti is need a mic that has perfect sound quality, otherwise go with the blue, because most people will not know the difference. I had my snowball mounted on a boom that attached to my table. I wasn't able to use the adapter that came with the stand, but I was able to buy an adapter off of Amazon.

The snowball started having problems at the end of March. I am not knocking a star off of it, because Blue has a two year warranty on it. The return process was pretty easy. I recorded an audio sample, and emailed to the tech who was working with me. Sent the MIC, and got a replacement in a couple of days. I am gratified that Blue stands by its products.
989468
Had a condenser mic previously and this crushes my last mic this is clean easy to use and has muti setting great cardiod starter mice for sophmore level vocalists like myself makes eq a breeze thru most daws... and is great for my voice personally I would reccomend it to any rapper I know and the ones I do know keep coming back to record with me due to the vocal presence it give there music... a must buy for anyone looking for a great cardiod mic at a great price point... plus it an EV!!!! Wich speaks for itself
2542749
5 stars for the Sure SM57. It's the greatest mic out there (along with its sister, the SM-58). I prefer the SM57 because you can use it as both an instrument directional mic or a vocal mic.

The stand and mic cables work, but they are on the cheaper end. I suppose you don't pay much for them in the bundle so that's what you get.

***Pros :)
-Shure SM-57 is one of the greatest instrument/vocal mics out there

***Cons :(
-Mic stand and cable are not the greatest
4730381
I have purchased so many computer mics over the years it's not funny, but this one is by far the best one and at a value price too. I finally have a mic that works well with dragon naturally speaking and without having to spend a fortune on the ones that nuance recommends. Plug it in and it just works. Highly recommend this.
2224652
I really enjoy this microphone. I bought this and the Audio Technica 2035. The Audio Technica large diaphragm mic sounded beautiful for vocal and guitar recording. Pitted against each other, I personally fell in love with this mic. Missing the adapter(s) and possibly the model before this. Mine takes 9v battery instead of the newer (x2) AA power. The warmth of this microphone is unbelievable. I believe this is a superior microphone and had been through a lot before I got it. I love this for vocals all around: high, low, male, female) and surprisingly works very well with my guitar and other instruments--better by far than I was even shopping for. I took the other mic back and fell in love with this one.
4596257
I've owned a pair of these for years as well as At4050s, Shure KSMs and others.

In my view, the Shure SM81 is likely the most neutral/uncolored accurate, lowest distortion microphone on the market.

They are perfect for stereo recording of jazz groups as well as string ensembles and orchestras. They produce accurate recording with focus, detail and depth when used both near field and far field. They also do great recording blues or rock but their fidelity is not as necessary in these settings.

Their are many mics with frequency bumps ( resonances ) that color the recording to emphasize voice, bass drums, etc. and these are useful to have.

That said, making a neutral mic with low distortion at a reasonable price is masterful engineering. Well done Shure.
3032375
The TM-80 is a quality new microphone from Tascam.  It has a nice size and build quality, and it seems to be very durable.  Most importantly, the audio quality is great.  For anything that requires professional audio quality - like filmmaking, music recording, podcasting, live interviews, etc - you'll want a nice microphone like this one.  I used it recently to record several VOs for some video projects I'm working on.

Included with your purchase is a mini-tripod desk mount.  It's really small, which is great if you want to keep a small footprint on your desk, but just know it's not height adjustable so you may want to invest in a larger microphone arm/stand.  The package here does includes a shock-mount, which will help reduce noises from surface impact (this is a necessity if you're recording on a desk or table).

This is a cardioid mic, so it's only going to capture sound from one general direction.  This audio pattern works best if you're right in front of the mic and speaking/playing toward it -- if used properly, your audio will be very clear without much ambient noise.
NOTE: If you prefer a bi-directional or omni-directional mic (or better yet one that can do all three patterns), you might consider the Blue Yeti.

If you're looking for a plug-and-play USB mic, this is NOT it.  This mic requires phantom power.  I'll recommend what I use: the TASCAM DR-60DmkII (it's geared toward DSLR filmmaking, but can be used in other scenarios as well) - it has four inputs, making it ideal for that want to record with multiple mics at once.  If you're a musician, you probably have phantom power built into your mixer (or if you don't, consider investing in a mixing console if you are serious about your music).

I've used a variety of mics of all shapes, sizes, and styles.  I'm happy to report that the Tascam TM-80 is one of the higher-quality mics I've used, and it's quite affordable.
3543289
This was the first condenser microphone I purchased when looking for a USB solution to start a podcast.  I chose this microphone for various reasons, but the one that stuck out to me the most was its ability to record in stereo.  I know, that might not make sense at first.  Why would a podcaster want a microphone to record in stereo?  Well, in addition to just doing the solo approach during a podcast, I wanted a versatile microphone that I could use out at events to aide in interviews.  With this mic I am able to set it on the tripod provided and place the microphone between me and another person while conducting the interview. During playback the listener will hear two voices on different sides simultaneously, mimicking a real conversation as if the listener was in the middle of it.  Perfect.

Pros:
-Awesome hard case provided with it.
-Very solid build on everything included, even the tripod. It all just "feels right"
-Ability to record in stereo AND mono
-Indicator light lets you know it's working.
-Windscreen (NOT a pop filter) is included.  Most other manufacturers to not include this.
-Low, Med, High attenuation switch on back of microphone to allow adjustments quickly.
-USB plug and play works flawlessly
-Great documentation provided

Cons:
-Skip the free audio editing software, not worth your time
-Windscreen fits a little loose over the mic (could be a problem, ahem...IN THE WIND)
-Doesn't seem to have the total audio quality as the AT2020 USB, but it's so close that
your opinion could be completely different.

Overall, in this price range you cannot go wrong with the MXL 007.  Highly recommended.
4131472
I bought this mic because my new guitar does not have a pickup and I did not want to install one in this instrument. I needed a large diaphragm condenser mic to pick up vocal and instrument. The MXL 990 does a great job. The vocals and guitar nuances are clear, and no EQ adjustment was needed. This mic reproduces the sounds as accurately as any mic I have used. Although it is advertised as a recording mic, I use it for live sound and it works fine. I also have a MXL 990 USB for recording on my laptop. I recommend this mic if you're looking for a versatile large diaphragm condenser mic and don't want to take out a second mortgage to get one. The price is great, and you get a lot of mic for the money--just as good as mics costing much more.
1164059
This is a great mic from Turtle Beach. I have a Blue Yeti mic and it compares vary favorably while being about $10 less. The built-in headphone jack is convenient for keeping the amount and lengths of cabling down without latency. I find the adaptive mic patterns to function very well. The sensitivity is excellent and it can pickup and convey subtle voice nuances. The compression and in not noticeable. The software setup and control of the mic is my favorite part. It allows you to setup different presets for different situations and saves time. You can a variety of different settings from EQ to sensitivity. Great mic. Great price point. Has a standard female threaded mount. Love it.
1659182
If you've even considered buying a condenser microphone, seriously stop now, and add this to your cart. The audio range is by far superior to any I've used before (that's remotely in this price range). If you know anything about video, it's that sound can make or break your production. There is one flaw though! (mostly a personal problem). This bundle sends you a cold shoe mount. However, if you mounted the mic on your camera, you would notice that the 10 or so feet of XLR cable, can become very annoying when its coiled in your face. Other than that, the bundle is fantastic. Anyway, I would highly recommend.
4050835
Awesome mic for the money. Make sure you by the vibration isolation base to accompany it.
4891466
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A friend let me try the Xvive Mike pedal at London Bridge Studio in Seattle. When I plugged it in, it sounded so good that one of the other musicians on the session asked me if I was using a new better sounding guitar. I was immediately impressed with the natural acoustic guitar tones. I bought one of the Mike pedals for myself and I'm currently using it in my set up, eliminating the need for a condenser microphone and eliminating the dreaded "piezo quack". Settings 4 and 8 are my favorites and I continue to be impressed with the natural tone. The Xvive Mike pedal is the best way I have found to get the sound of a naturally mic'd acoustic guitar, without all the problems of using condenser microphones. Let's hear it for spectral reassignment!
Paul Richards - California Guitar Trio
4854424
This is the third condenser microphone I've used. I've used the AT2020, Blue Yeti, and this. The difference between this microphone and the AT2020 isn't noticeable, and the Yeti sounds a bit worse than both of them. This microphone is much more aesthetically pleasing than the other two, and came with a carrying case, so I would recommend this one above the others.
875428
I was motivated to write this review because of these mics.  If you're debating it; I have an semi-extensive collection of other large-cardioid condensers.  These are my favorite by leaps and bounds.  They bring out warm, resonant-tones with all instruments I've used them to record.  I've found they are very versatile because they enhance the tones that are most pleasing to my ears.  I plan to use them until I brake them, and then buy new ones.