Best MXL R144 Alternatives

Based on 1 reviews

I bought Neumann MCM 114 to use as a stage microphone for my flamenco guitar and replace microphone on a stand. Very solid build quality (this is what I did not like about DPA), not flimsy at all and in general does not feel like it is going to let me down soon. Little big bigger clamp but it was not a problem for me. Soundwise, it is clearer, more natural than DPA and in general I liked it a lot more. Overall, sound quality coming from this little microphone is really incredible. Very close to KM184. One thing that put me off was the rumble in the low register that I noticed. Fretboard sounds and mechanical noise (from the clamp, my body touching the guitar etc.) were just too audiable for my taste. HPF helped a lot, but even with a cut under 150 HZ and changing the capsule distance from...

Based on 8 reviews

I've used several studios over the years and almost every one of them used these beauties. Beautiful clarity when used on acoustic instruments or as drum overheads. Very versatile condensers with many techniques to experiment with, especially when combined with another mic (even using one of these mics with a good "figure-8" patterned mic makes a beautifully rich-sounding mid-side setup) . When I could finally afford them for my own studio, I was glad they came in black - everything's better in black. 10/10 the best quality for that price - unbeatable affordable sounds! There is nothing I don't like about these.

Based on 80 reviews

As usual, t.bone delivers fantastic mics at an affordable price. This one is quite extraordinary, it renders a warm, rounded-off sound with a lot of character. Picks upp the slightest tone changes for high-volume things lika a valve guitar amp. Been using it together with a t.bone MB 75 on a Fender Blues Junior which I found is a fantastic combo for a rich, detailed and big guitar sound. Also recorded some vocals with this and sure, it is not the brightest, but a perfect fit for more mellow/vintage-y styles of music. Do be aware of how ribbon mics work before you consider buying one - they are very sensitive to the surrounding room due to their pickup patter. If you want to try out the ribbon sound - do like me and start with this one, it is impossible to be disappointed given its price....

Based on 28 reviews

I wasn't sure what to expect from this mic but (a) it seems very solid and well build and (b) for the price you really can't go wrong ! Have used it so far in a home studio environment in front of a guitar can equipped with a 12" Celestion Rocket and the results were very good indeed. It seems pretty much identical to an SM57 or the T-Bone equivalent but at a price that's hard to believe. Comes in a nice sold case with mic stand adaptor (which has a removable internal thread) so an added bonus. There's nothing not to like about these mics.

Based on 13 reviews

To be fair, this is my first ribbon mic. And I never really was a fan of ribbon microfones, could not imagine I would actually buy one some day. But I'm a fan of Superlux and theit price/quality ratio, have some of their gear I would never call flwaless, but it was the best I could buy in my region and with my money. So far it's my first week posessing R102, and I've already tried it on recording vocals, making CabIR from Warwick Sweet 25.1 bass amp (15" speaker) and Peavey XXL412 cab, utilizing it in Mid-Side configuration to record a rehersal. The results are quite satisfactory, according to my subjective taste and positive feedback from my drunk friends. Other reviewer said its "built like a tank" and that's not mere words. It is pretty weighty, so much that it gives...

Based on 17 reviews

This little mic just blew me away with its sound, I have used all sorts of mic's for gigging and recording acoustic guitars in the studio and this one is far and away the best value for money. It makes the guitar sound more "natural" and gives a purer representation of the instruments tone. The handy "sticky goo" that is used for attaching the mic is great for finding the sweet spot and is easily removed with no signs of damage to my Martin or Guild. The difference in sound is remarkable, AKG really hit the nail on the head with this new design.

Based on 42 reviews

Hi! I am a FOH engineer, bought this mic because I wanted a ribbon mic for a guitar amp, but didn`t want to spend fortune. It turned out, I didnt`t have to. This mic is amazing. I understand that a "real" Royer would be much better, but for 66€ that I spent, it does a great job. I use the mic on a guitar amp, it dilivers a smooth warm sound I was looking for. Used on a fender 5e3 tweed and Orange tiny terror, the crisp mids we wanted to cut out became soft and warm, lots of low end and smooth highs. Definitely buying another one, to have a set for two guitar amps. I also tried it on bass amp, great natural overdrive, but you have to be carefull, not to put it to close to the speaker...about 10cm from the grillcloth was ok. Again, in my oppinion, great mic, especially for...

Based on 5 reviews

Sound wise it is great. The mini-XLR to XLR adapter is made of metal and the microphone casing seems to be metal as well. Provides a much more natural sound than a piezo pickup on a classic acoustic guitar. Noise levels seem to be okay, although I've tested it in a place with some background noise, making it hard to distinguish from any noise added by the microphone. The only complain I have for it is the support for the guitar, it doesn't add noises and secures the microphone well, but the plastic clamps are really tight, I ended up breaking one as it wasn't perfectly aligned with the microphone casing when I tried to connect them, so be careful when putting it together as you need to do what seems to be unreasonable force.