Simon Allen gets to grips with some of the latest microphones to hit the stage
"I found the 2012 to behave in a similar fashion to dynamic microphones, giving me less of that unwanted accumulation of spill which multiple condensers can cause on a live stage. For me, this is the 2012's greatest attribute."
"...who'd have guessed a wide cardioid' microphone would have delivered so much on a busy and noisy stage without producing undesirable side effects? These are a great asset for miking any stage, from rock to classical, and I would encourage you to check out the 2015 with an open mind!"
"Holding the 4055, it is apparent this is a very well-made and durable product that should service most hard-wearing stage environments."
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Simon Allen gets to grips with some of the latest microphones to hit the stage
