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Studio Projects B3

Item ID: B3Mic

Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Multiple Polar Patterns

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Studio Projects B Series!

The new Studio Projects B3 is the ultimate in large diaphragm condenser microphones at this price anywhere. This microphone has all the technical refinements to be an enduring classic . With features you would expect in a world class microphone, the B3 offer's three recording pattern positions (cardioid, omni and a true figure eight) with pad and Hi-Pass filter.

Equipped with a true 1" 3 um gold sputtered dual gold large diaphragm in a pressure gradient transducer capsule, the B3 will ensure the finest quality of recordings while offering linear response and a classic deep rich sound. The B3 can be connected to any external microphone preamplifier or mixing console which provides 48 volt phantom power or via any 48 volt external power supply.

The B3 competes favorably with microphones costing substantially more. If you're looking for that traditional "German" sounding pedigree for your studio, but simply can't or won't spend the big dollars it takes to get it, then the Studio Projects B3 is the microphone for you. You can buy a pair and still save!

Included Accessories
  • Zippered Bag
  • Foam Wind Screen
  • Mic Clip
  • Professional shockmount


Studio Projects B3
  • A superb vocal microphone with warm transparent character
  • Great for overhead choirs, strings, pianos & percussion
  • Great for production, broadcast, and voice over work
  • Perfect for the professional and home project studio
  • A quality vocal mic suitable for all vocal styles
  • Pressure-Gradient Transducer, Dual 1" 3 um mylar capsule
  • Selectable patterns (omni, cardioid, figure eight)
  • High Pass Filter
  • 10db Pad

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Cardiod, Omni, Figure-8
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 132/142dB SPL for 1% THD @1000Hz(0dB/-10dB pad, 0dB SPL=0.00002Pa)
Output Impedance 200 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 80 dB
Self Noise 14 dB-A
Diaphragm Size 1"
Low Cut Filter 6dB/Octave at 150 Hz
Pads 10 dB
Notes FET Microphone
Manufacturer Part Number B3

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based on 3 reviews

AWESOME MIC!!!!

by Alex Reznichenko from Boiling Springs SC
June 25, 2010
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Musian, Hobbyist
When i was starting to built my own studio and i needed a mic i could really count on and use for more than one thing and i have look threw hundreds of mic starting from Audio Technica, ending with A... read more [+]KG. So far this is the best mic i found.I used it on accousts, Vocals (AMAZING!!) amps and the sound is just amazing. All i got to say is if this mic worth triple of its value!!! close [-]

Great mic at a great price

by Eric from Augusta, ME USA
October 11, 2006
Music Background: Recording engineer, composer and bass player
The B3 may not have the sound quality of an AKG or Neumann mic, but for the price it is outstanding. My primary use is recording vocals, and noticed that it has a very warm sound. In the figure 8 patt... read more [+]ern, I sometimes even record two vocals at once with positive results. The last recording I used the B3 in the omni patten as an ambient mic for an acoustic guitar and it came out very clear yet full.

I really enjoy this mic and would recommend it to any musician on a budget. close [-]

good mic for the price

by Ronald from Chicago, IL
March 9, 2006
Music Background:
I knew someone that had great success recording with a Studio Projects C1 mic when he first started recording and I knew I wanted a similar mic when I was starting. recently i was fortunate enough to... read more [+] use the 800 dollar AKG 414 mic at a studio and i REALLY liked it but i can’t afford that right now. i started looking for a mic that would have some of the same features including multiple patterns and sound similarities. I decided to give the B3 a try since it would allow me to record with the three different pattern positions and I figured it should record as well as the Studio Projects C1. I’m happy with my decision and I would recommend this mic to anyone in my same position.

This a good mic for the person on a low budget that wants a good condensor mic with multiple patterns. I mainly record acoustic guitar and vocals in my home studio but I’m sure that this mic can do a lot more…I can’t wait until I use it on guitar amps and other instruments. I would love to record with the AKG 414 all of the time and wish I could own 2 of them, but for now the B3 will do just fine. Any newbie won’t be disappointed! My only advice would be to get a decent preamp (500 bucks or more), and if you have to go cheap on the mic pre I would probably go with the Studio Project VTB-1. I made the mistake of getting a cheap Presonus mic pre and I wish I had gotten the Studio Projects. Just my opinion! close [-]

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Studio Projects B3

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