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  • Rode NT1-A
    Rode NT1-A
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    Condenser Microphone Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic w/ Shock Mount, Pop Shield, XLR Cable, Dust Cover, and Instructional DVD The RODE NT1-A cardioid condenser microphone is one of the world's quietest microphones, and it comes complete with a ton of essential accessories! Its ultra-low self noise means you can give your work the dynamics you deserve. The NT1-A can handle 137dB SPL so you can be confident that even in front of loud guitar...
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    (29 reviews) Sale Price: $229.00
    List Price: $369.00

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  • Audio-Technica AT2020
    Audio-Technica AT2020
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Audio-Technica!
    Cardioid Condenser Mic Medium-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Pivoting Stand Mount Stellar A-T performance, outstanding value! The AT2020 gives you classic Audio-Technica sound quality at an incredibly low price! Capture the subtleties and nuances of vocals and acoustic guitars, then take on screaming guitar amplifier cabinets — all with one mic. It's the Swiss Army knife of affordable condensers!...
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    (23 reviews)

    (23 reviews) Sale Price: $99.00
    List Price: $169.00

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  • Blue Microphones Bluebird
    Blue Microphones Bluebird
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Blue!
    Cardioid Condenser Mic Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Class A Discrete Circuitry, Hand-built Capsule, Pop Filter, and Shockmount Here's a gorgeous-looking mic from Blue that's also a jaw-dropping value. If you're already familiar with Blue, then you may know of their reputation for making attractive microphones with uncompromising sound quality. Most Blue microphones are specifically engineered to perform exceptionally well for specific applications....
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    (38 reviews) Sale Price: $299.99

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  • Blue Microphones Spark
    Blue Microphones Spark
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Blue!
    Cardioid Condenser Mic Cardioid Condenser Mic with Focus Button Spark is the latest addition to the Blue line of microphones, and despite its modest price tag, you get everything you'd expect from Blue. Cosmetically, Spark is rockin' the kind of vintage vibe that made Blue mics instantly recognizable, with the sleek orange body accented by chrome. Sonically, Spark uses Blue's premium...
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    (21 reviews)

    (21 reviews) Sale Price: $199.99

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  • Audio-Technica AT2035
    Audio-Technica AT2035
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Audio-Technica!
    Lg Diaph Condenser Mic Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Low-cut Filter, 10dB Pad, Cardioid Pickup Pattern, and Custom Shockmount The Audio-Technica AT2035 large-diaphragm condenser microphone gives you great performance at an amazingly low price! The cardioid AT2035 features a switchable 80Hz highpass filter, a 10dB pad, and ships with a custom shock mount and protective pouch. A great choice for everything from project and pro studios to live...
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    (8 reviews) Sale Price: $149.00
    List Price: $249.00

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  • Rode NT5
    Rode NT5
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    Matched Pair Condenser Mics Small-diaphragm Matched Pair Cardioid Condenser Microphones RODE microphones have earned a great reputation in the past several years for providing excellent studio-quality microphones at a price that's more accessible to many people. If you're looking for affordable small-diaphragm condenser microphones, take a look at a matched pair of RODE NT5s. These mics give you the kind of...
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    (17 reviews) Sale Price: $429.00
    List Price: $699.00

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  • Rode NTG-2
    Rode NTG-2
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    Directional Shotgun Mic Directional Shotgun Condenser Microphone with Battery/Phantom Power Option, Windscreen, Stand Mount, and Zip Pouch You know you can count on RØDE for an outstanding mic at a great price. And that extends to film and video work! When you need a quality shotgun mic that's built to perform, you want RØDE's NTG-2. It's lightweight, so you'll have no problems using it as a camera-mounted mic or on a boom pole. The NTG-2 also...
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    Sale Price: $269.00
    List Price: $369.00

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  • dbx RTA-M
    dbx RTA-M
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    Analyzer Mic for DriveRack Small-diaphragm Omnidirectional Real-Time Analyzer Microphone for DriveRack Real-Time Analyzer microphone for the DriveRack PA. Flat frequency response, super-accurate omnidirectional mic. Requires 15-48V phantom power to operate.
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    (3 reviews) Sale Price: $99.95
    List Price: $149.95

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  • Shure SM81
    Shure SM81
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Shure!
    Cardioid Condenser Inst Mic Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with 20Hz-20kHz Frequency Range and 136dB SPL If you've been looking for precise, detailed sound reproduction, you've found it in this fantastic mic from Shure. The SM81 is a world-standard for choir and overhead cymbal applications. Its ruler-flat frequency response can be modified via a bass roll-off switch. A unidirectional design captures all the sound you could...
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    (14 reviews)

    (14 reviews) Sale Price: $349.00
    List Price: $436.00

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  • Shure MX418/S
    Shure MX418/S
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Shure!
    Supercardioid Gooseneck Mic 18" Gooseneck Supercardioid Condenser Microphone Everything you need in a gooseneck is right here. The MX418 features interchangeable mic cartridges available in cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional polar patterns. Easily replaceable and very convenient for accurate sound reproduction in a wide variety of applications. Perfect for conference rooms, lecterns,...
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    (2 reviews) Sale Price: $199.00
    List Price: $245.00

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  • AKG C 214
    AKG C 214
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from AKG!
    Lg Diaphragm Condenser Mic Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with 143dB Dynamic Range, Switchable 20dB Attenuation, And Low Cut Filter The AKG C 214 is the younger brother of AKG's legendary C 414 condenser - the mic you've heard on thousands of hit records, on stage with countless artists, and on air from leading broadcast facilities all over the world. The affordable C 214 actually uses the same one-inch dual-capsule as the C 414 in a single-diaphgram,...
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    (11 reviews)

    (11 reviews) Sale Price: $399.00
    List Price: $569.00

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  • Shure Beta 87A (Mic Only)
    Shure Beta 87A (Mic Only)
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Shure!
    Supercardioid Handheld Mic Handheld Supercardioid Electret Condenser Mic Why should you consider the Beta Series? Because for studio-quality control and performance in a live situation, these microphones are your best friends. Their remarkable response to vocals and instruments makes the Beta Series your first choice for mic'ing. They sound great in recording or PA applications, with maximum...
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    (19 reviews)

    (19 reviews) Sale Price: $249.00
    List Price: $311.00

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  • Samson C02
    Samson C02
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Samson!
    Pencil Condenser Mics (pr) Stereo Pair Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphones The Samson C02 offers a pair of small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones — ideal for both studio and stage use. With their sensitive, low-mass elements and high SPL handling, the C02 microphones excel at recording every nuance of sources such as drums, piano, cymbals, and acoustic instruments. If you need to...
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    (16 reviews)

    (16 reviews) Sale Price: $139.99 (pr)
    List Price: $174.99

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  • Studio Projects C1
    Studio Projects C1
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Studio Projects!
    Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount When we first heard the C1, we couldn't believe our ears. The C1 performs and sounds so much like a microphone ten times its price that we had to go back and check with Studio Projects! We were right about the price, and we're still amazed. For vocals, this large diaphragm cardioid microphone rivals some of the better...
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    (51 reviews)

    (51 reviews) Sale Price: $249.99

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  • Avantone Audio CK-1
    Avantone Audio CK-1
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Avantone!
    Small Capsule FET Pencil Mic Small-diaphragm FET Pencil Condenser Microphone with Included Shockmount, Wooden Box, and Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Hypercardioid Capsules Who knew you could get such a high-performing pencil condenser microphone for under $150? Avantone worked their magic with the CK-1, creating a fine FET microphone that offers the design, character, and performance of much more expensive microphones — priced to fit into any project or personal studio's budget. And...
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    (5 reviews)

    (5 reviews) Sale Price: $149.00

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  • Shure Beta 91A
    Shure Beta 91A
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Shure!
    Half-Cardioid Condenser Kick Mic Condenser Boundary Microphone with Contour Switch for Miking Kick Drums and Low-frequency Instruments Shure's outstanding Beta 91A half-cardioid condenser boundary microphone lets you capture a kick drum's true punch, without taking up a lot of real estate onstage. In fact, the Beta 91A excels at picking up all kinds of low-frequency-intensive instruments; its response is tailored for bass frequencies. The Beta 91A's...
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    (7 reviews)

    (7 reviews) Sale Price: $239.00
    List Price: $299.00

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  • Barcus Berry 4000: Planar Wave System
    Barcus Berry 4000: Planar Wave System
    Planar Wave Piano Pickup Condenser Boundary Microphone for Recording Piano and Harp Provides full-spectrum frequency response and perfect amplitude balance across the entire instrument while achieving an excellent degree of isolation from ambient sounds together with outstanding feedback rejection. The system can be quickly and easily installed on any piano or harp and can be just as simply removed without...
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    Sale Price: $239.00
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  • AKG Perception 170
    AKG Perception 170
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from AKG!
    Sm Diaph Condenser Mic Small-diaphpragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Switchable 20dB Pad The AKG Perception 170 small-diaphragm condenser microphone gives you the kind of quality performance and reliability you expect from AKG products, at an amazing value! The Perception 170 works great for everything from drum overheads to acoustic instruments and ensembles, and at this price, it's easy to pick up a pair for...
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    (6 reviews) Sale Price: $99.00
    List Price: $179.00

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  • Behringer C-3
    Behringer C-3
    Multi-Pattern Condenser Mic Large Dual-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone With Cardioid, Omnidirectional and Figure-eight Pickup Patterns The Behringer C-3 dual-diaphragm condenser mic is an affordable, high-quality way to put large-diaphragm condenser mojo in your mic locker. The large-diaphragm condenser is a studio staple, the mic you reach for when you need to capture a lead vocal or the room sound of a raging guitar cab. The C-3 gives you the big sound,...
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    Sale Price: $54.99
    List Price: $109.99

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  • Avantone Audio CV-12
    Avantone Audio CV-12
    Special Offer: 18 Months Interest Free Financing from Avantone!
    Large Diaphragm Tube Mic Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone with Nine Polar Patterns, Power Supply, and Aluminum Storage Box Avantone's CV-12 brings classic tube mic sound to professional and project studios everywhere - and at a price that truly means anyone can own one of these ruby-colored beauties. The CV-12 is equipped with nine polar patterns to handle a variety of sound sources including the human voice, strings, acoustic guitars, drum...
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    (11 reviews)

    (11 reviews) Sale Price: $499.00

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When you're looking for condenser microphones, we know you won't settle for anything but the best. That's why Sweetwater carries nothing but the finest condenser microphones available. If you have questions about any aspect of condenser microphones, don't hesitate to call. Our Sales Engineers are experts in all areas of condenser microphones and are always ready to help. And after the sale, our outstanding tech support department is here to answer your questions about condenser microphones. And most items at Sweetwater ship for free from our massive warehouse. When you need condenser microphones, call Sweetwater for the best service around.

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When it came time to start from scratch with the studio, I had a lot of questions. The Sales Engineers I've worked with are really friendly and patient, and the guidance they provided was invaluable; they basically helped build the studio.
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