Customer Reviews

Studio Projects C1 Condenser Microphone, Cardioid

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This microphone is terrific. I'm a classically trained vocalist, and I recently recorded an entire demo album using the C1 (with the Edirol UA-5 as a preamp). The microphone captured a warm, true, and vibrant sound right out of the box, and its dynamic response was excellent. In fact, I was so pleased with the raw sound that I left it entirely untouched in the mixing process. While this unit's price is extremely reasonable, this is not a great microphone "for the price"; it's simply a great microphone that happens to be priced affordably.

I have a multitude of microphones, and regularly use everything from AKG 414s to Neumann U87s in the studio. Five years ago, I got a pair of the Studio Project C1s after hearing them at the NAMM show, and for routine projects (other than my Shure KSM32s) they are my 'go to' mics. I love them.

They have sonic characteristics that are remarkably similar to a U87 (the recording studio high-end workhorse for the last 30+ years), but at 1/10 of the price. You have to hear it to believe it. I know I did.

For those of you who may be new to this field, like most other studio microphones, this mic is not intended for live performances and requires a preamp with phantom power.

I have recorded countless spots, Narrations and Trailers over the years using a Neuman U87. For less than 1/10th the price, this C1 just about parallels the U87 in every way. I am so pleased that I decided to buy this mic. As with any mic, you must experiment in setting the mic and mic pre for your voice.
I am running the C1 through a DBX286A into a Mackie board and through experimentation I have now made the C1 sound exactly like a U87. I am totally in awe.Tight base and smooth silky highs.

Van Ritshie.....Former Image voice of The PGA Tour on Golf Channel.

This has been one of the best purchases I've ever made using amazon.I would definatly buy again.