How to Choose the right Microphone
Choosing the right microphone can be an art in itself. There are a few main areas however that you will need to consider that will help you to start looking in the right direction. Q. Where will the...
View ArticleWhat is Phantom Power?
You may have heard of this mysterious term called Phantom Power but just what does it mean? In a nutshell, it is a voltage needed by condenser mics for them to work. The principle is relatively simple....
View ArticleChristmas is Coming at TheMicStore!
Well, today saw many people across the country hampered by the effects of the snow – I know that we were running a skeleton staff for most of the day, but hopefully you all managed to get through it....
View ArticleRode Adds Bundle to NT2a for Free!
Just in time for those Christmas sales, those nice people at Rode have added some great free accessories free to their NT2a mic. For the same reduced price of £239.00, you now also get a pop-screen,...
View ArticleNAMM News: Sennheiser Announces Mk 4 Studio Mic
In our first mic-related update of 2011′s NAMM exhibition, Sennheiser has announced the launch of its Mk 4 Studio mic. This is the first side-addressed condenser mic from Sennheiser and promises to be...
View ArticleNAMM News: Blue launches Reactor Multi-Pattern Mic
The news is coming in fast from the NAMM show. Latest to announce is Blue Microphones who are launching the Reactor studio mic with what could be described as one of the most innovative designs ever...
View ArticleTheMicStore Awarded Audio Technica Centre of Excellence
TheMicStore awarded Centre of Excellence status We have today been awarded Audio Technica’s Centre of Excellence status for their fantastic range of Studio Mics. With mics starting at just £89.00...
View ArticleStudio Mic Design – Why all Metals are not Equal
When was the last time you took a peek inside a studio mic? Chances are not often enough. There have been a raft of low-cost condenser mics over the past few years, and outwardly it would seem that...
View Article94dB is the Magic (Microphone) Number – Or What is Self-Noise
How many times have you looked at the specifications of a particular microphone only to be baffled by unfamiliar terminology? Terms like ‘Pascal’, “@1 Pa” or “dB”? Well, these terms are all...
View ArticleTwo’s Company, Three’s a Crowd
Now before you start worrying, I’m no marriage counsellor and this article is not going to be about any sort of relationship advice. Those who know me personally know this would probably be a bad idea...
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