PRA 628 MKII : Classic sounding amp mic

This is a very respectable sounding guitar amp mic for many situations, with a design that is extremely practical for hanging over the front of the amp. It also includes what could be a useful clamp, although that doesn?t get any use in our case.

I also own the PRA 638 condenser version (requires phantom power). This has more high frequency detail and a more ?open? sound than most people are used to using in this role (sounds more like a studio condenser), whereas the PRA 628 MkII I am reviewing here is closer to the dynamic mics often used is this role. Brighter mics like condensers can lead to a more ?fizzy? guitar sound (messy treble) sometimes. This mic generally won?t unless the sound really is ?fizzy? to begin with!

It will depend on the amp being mic?ed and the sound being aimed for as to which style of mic would be deemed to be more appropriate. This is what I would feel is a very safe bet indeed for most users at a very affordable price.