PRA 628 MKII : For the price, fantastic!

I have been using this mic for guitar amp recording, by itself and in combination with the t.Bone MB75.

Unlike what I have heard about the mic this is obviously emulating, the PRA 628 is actually quite sensitive to placement - I have noticed it can produce a very muddy sound when placed nearer the edge of a speaker, with the best results being close up against the middle of the speaker and blended with other mics and given a touch of EQ.

The sound as mentioned can be muddy, but with proper placement and a certain amount of experimentation, the mic can be very clear and produce a nice character which may or may not complement the guitar/effects/amp combination being used.

The mic feels very solid, which gives it a quality feel beyond its price point, which is great!

After marking out the best placement of this mic, I have found that getting a consistent sound out of it is no problem, saving me hassle during set-up.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone running a small project home studio, but advise those on a budget to try the more versatile MB75 by t.Bone first.

Professional users will likely find better luck elsewhere.