M-Audio Nova Studio Condenser Microphone (Cardioid)

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 9.6 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 9.3 out of 10

Features:: 8.7 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 9.3 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 9.3 out of 10

User Reviews for M-Audio Nova Condenser Microphone

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 8 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 9 out of 10
Sound:: 9 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 9 out of 10

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By a customer from chicagorecording.com

Submitted: 6/15/2005

Style of Music: Rock, Jazz, Country

Experience: Recording Engineer, Musician.

"Perfect for home recording, could also be used in a professional recording studio."

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Sound:

I'm a 25 year veteran recording engineer and bought this mic because it looked like a Neumann U-89 rip off, and hey it was only 100 bucks. I did a test in my studio between a Sennheiser 416, a Neumann U-87 and U-89, and the M-Audio. After a minor amount of EQ none of the recording engineers I played it for pick out the $100 dollar mic. My feeling is this is a GREAT mic for home recording. Buy this mic and save your money for software and a faster computer.

Feature:

Comes with a shock mount, fake leather bag, and 6' XLR cable.

Quality:

Solid. Feels heavy in your hand. It's REAL METAL, not plastic that looks like metal in a photo. Quiet, with a fair amount of gain. I think I had my mic-pre at +44db for a vocal.

Manufacturer Support:

I've used M-audio's support for other products, but not this one. They are terrific.

Value:

A great value. I don't know how M-Audio can build, distribute, and retail this quality of a mic for $100.

The Wow Factor:

I could use this in my studio charging clients hundreds of dollars an hour and they'd never know the difference between this mic and many of the $2 - $10K ones we have. But honestly, a "sexy" mic to me is a 1950 Neumann U-47 (about $10K) in pristine condition. Just look at all the old Beatles albums to see what I'm talking about.

Overall:: 9 out of 10
Features:: 8 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
The Wow Factor:: 9 out of 10
Sound:: 9 out of 10
Manufacturer Support:: 9 out of 10

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By a customer from nyc.rr.com

Submitted: 4/20/2005

Style of Music: Any

Experience: Professional musician with a highly capable home studio

"Can't but a better mic for the money."

Sound:

Nice, warm and true. Good crisp highs.

Feature:

Cool. Not a lot of buttons and swtiches like its bigger borthers, but good design, good specs.

Quality:

Good solid, heavy construciton. Nice grill, mount included, soft case is nice.

Manufacturer Support:

Haven't dealt with them.

Value:

Haven't heard a better Sutdio in this or even some higher price classes.

Overall:

I intend on running this thing into the ground. Vocals, amping acoustics, far miking guitar amp amps and ambience capturing.