B1 : A trustworthy all-around budget mic

This was my only LDC microphone for about five years since i started recording in my home studio for clients, friends, and my own projects.

Unfortuantelly they stole it, so i don't have it anymore.

I recorded mostly vocals, some acoustic guitars, and sometimes other acoustic instruments.

The sound is ok, even in my not so perfect room acoustics.

But I always felt that something was missing from its spectrum.

With some post processing though, i could make it sound better.

I found it to be better on female vocalists.

Its sound got better when i bougt a GAP pre 73 preamp, but it was not a day and night difference.

When i bought it, a really nice and elegant wooden case was included, but i am not sure if it is the case now.

Overall, i think it is a nice all-around clean condenser mic for the budget.

And quite neutral to help you start learning recording and mic technique.

Although i upgraded, i think i would still use it if i had it in my hands.