Studio Projects B1 Reviews

Highly reccomended

Solidly built, worked great with my interface out of the box, the shock mount fits perfectly and securely. As for sound quality, it is premium for what you pay and the incorporation of the rolloff switches prove to be really useful. Totally reccomended for the price.

I am guitarist and I'm happy with this mic!

Happy lasted without incident , durable quality .

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.

Wow..

This is by far the best large diaphragm condenser studio microphone you can get for this price!

It has brilliant highs and mids and a very flat tone character - perfectly useful for home or even studio recordings.

It can (for this price) definitely keep up with much more expensive mics!

Highly recommended!

Exceptional microphone for the price tag

I have worked with a lot of high end recording equipment in my time and this microphone is comparable to some of the great microphones that are currently available. The response is fairly flat with a small boost at about 2 to 5khz. Amongst the upper frequencies there is certainly a unique character that is added by the microphone, however this is not a dissatisfying character. I've used this microphone to record vocals, overheads, acoustic guitar, violin and many percussion instruments and it has done a fantastic job on all, particularly vocals. With all of this in mind it is astonishing to think that it is only priced at 139 euro

I'm in love with this

My first condencer microphone and still using it. I've recorded vocals, relaxing ASMR-videos and acoustic quitars & recorder using this mic and it has been a pleasant surprise in each category. I believe it's got to be one of the best in its price range and it may very well surpass some more expensive ones as well. I've used a lot of high end mics in studio enviroment and there isn't a drastic difference after all.

One really good mic!

So you want to set up a studio. While you aren't strapped for cash you'd still like avoid going overboard. This is where this mic comes in. It's a robust piece of kit that records vocals and instruments really well! I've had this mic for a few weeks now and have not been disappointed.

Still gets regular use in my home-based studio

This is a good first condenser for the home studio (as it was for me), or as a secondary mic if you've got something else already. I got a lot of use out of it for a few years although now that I have a selection of pricier (and multi-pattern) mics, this usually gets relegated to less-critical duties. That said, I used it for recording a number of very varied singers recently, from young children up to baritone adult males, and was pleasantly surprised at how well the recordings came out.

My only reservation is it can be quite bright sounding, but in practice that's nothing a bit of careful EQ can't sort out.

If you've got the budget, spend more. If not, or you're only dipping your toe into this recording lark, you should still be able to get excellent results with this, and you won't have broken the bank. I've had mine 6 years and it still works perfectly. My 4 star overall rating is in the context of the low cost, and the added pad switch.

A good choice!

The Studio Projects B1 large diaphragm microphone is a finely crafted all-round microphone for the small budget. It seems durable and feels valent, which I find important. And the best part: In terms of sound, it convinced me. A friend who has enjoyed a sound engineer training, has recommended it to me. And now after 4 years of use, I am still grateful for the tip.

The -10 and-20db reduction actually I do not use, but are certainly useful for other musicians.

I use it both for voice recordings as well as acoustic instruments such as guitar and Co.

Conclusion: For the home recording hobbyist with chronically small budget a very good choice!

Studio Projects B1

What can I say? The Studio Projetcs B1 really sounds great. I have had some other condencers as well like shure and rhode and I can say that you won't regret buying this if you are going for the best quality for the price.

Given the level of performance of which this microphone is capable, I'd say that it would suit the vast majority of home-studio vocal or instrument recordings. If you have any problems finding a well sounding recording, then the problem should be within your microphone positioning or the preamp settings, not the B1 itself. Clearly it isn't the best mic in the world, but If you are looking for a great sounding and affordable condenser microphone the Studio Projects B1 is what you're looking for.

Happy with it so far

This microphone is part of my home studio setup, so it's mostly used for demoing or messing around. The microphone is well built and actually had to survive a few drops to the ground so far - which it did without any problems. It doesn't offer many additional features besides a low cut filter at 70 or 150 Hz and a gain adjustemnt of -10dB or -20dB. It produces a rather flat sound, recording less highs than similar microphones in the same price range, so you have to do some EQing to get good results. I actually prefer shaping the sound myself over having it dictated by the microphone, so that's no problem for me. All in all, I'm pretty happy with this microphone and would recommend it if you're just starting out or need a basic but reliable microphone for your home studio.

Good For The Price

I have had my Studio Projects B1 for a little over a few months now, using it often in my home studio and for location recordings. For the price this is probably one of the best large-diaphragm condenser mics available. I've never heard the kind of low- or mid-range muddiness that seems to plague some comparably-priced condensers. The mic sounds clear and accurate through the pre-amps in my M Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R.

I've been using the B1 primarily for vocals (singing), but it works for a lot of things: acoustic guitar, hand percussion, and as a room/ambience mic. I've also used it on a guitar amp with satisfying results. To my ears the mids and highs have pretty good clarity and detail without getting harsh; and the pads and high-pass filter switches are handy things, offering more options for getting a better sound at the source rather than trying to "fix" things in the mix with EQ

While there are certainly microphones on the market that have better overall clarity and presence, they tend to cost much, much more than this.

In my opinion

- You will need/benefit from a pop filter if you will be using it for vocals. The B1 ships with a foam windscreen, but it won't be any good for recording vocals.

- The included shockmount has some shortcomings. At times it is difficult to insert and remove the microphone - you have to pry the plastic open then grunt and cuss at it for a while before it finally works. With all that rough treatment the little bungee things get stretched out, although SP gives you a replacement set. Finally, the hinge is somewhat flimsy.

- The faux leather zippered case is okay (but unpadded), so you may want to think about buying a cheap flightcase, or other suitable protection, if you plan to move it around, or just keep it very safe and secure.

That said, if you are purchasing this mic, you are at a certain level, and i think for hobbyist-semi pro, with care taken to prepare instruments, rooms, performers, you should get good results. If you don't its not the mics' fault........

Mic

Really happy with this Mic, great value, getting great vocal recordings

Studio Projects B1

This is the second one of these mics that I have bought as they can be used for absolutely anything. I use these to record vocals, piano, guitar and whatever else I want to throw at it. It is a true workhorse of a mic and I will buy another one should anything happen to this one.

Great mic

Excellent mic, ideal for voiceovers. I had been looking around for a mic for a while, unsure of which to go for. Since I was just starting off in voiceover, I wasn't able to spend a fortune, but after speaking to a very established and well-known British VO professional, I went with this, and don't regret it at all. It picks up my voice perfectly, I'd say even better than the mics I used in professional studios when I was training. The mic itself is sturdy and well-built, and works perfectly with the preamp (Art Dual Pre USB). Within 5 minutes of unpacking, I had the mic and preamp working perfectly with Audacity. I'll be using Audition 3.0, and look forward to hearing the results.

B1 - most wanted.

Studio projects B1 is one of the best low budget microphones out there. With decent preamp this mic can really surprise anyone... Frequency response is very similar to Neumann U87... We can't expect Neumann for 100E, but this mic sounds great on vocals - male, female, acoustic guitar, violin and more.......

B1 has pad, metal construction, low self noise, slectable filters and pads....it's truly amazing piece of gear.

Many studios still own this mic next to much more expensive microphones....

You can't wish more. This mic and decent preamp will make you happy :)

You can record almost anything - vocals, guitars, drums, percussions, strings, pino.... and whatever you wish for... Just like me.

For this price - Studio projects B1 is no brainer. And all musicians forums will confirmed that.

The package contains shock mount, zipped bag, foam windscreen.....

another fan for the B1

I have used this mic on numerous sources including spoken word and various parts of the drumkit, and have yet to be disappointed. No, it isn't a Neumann and never will be, but the price is certainly right. I also bought the multi-pattern B3 based on the performance of this mic. The supplied shockmount is difficult to get on and off, but the fact that a shockmount is included at all is a plus in my opinion anyway. Recommended.