Manley Reference Cardioid Microphone (Regular Edition) Reviews

4.8/5.0 based on 3 customer reviews

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Stuart Niven

You have heard this on so many Top 40 recordings from Back Street Boys to Brittney. If you are looking for that pop presence, that full and intimate sound that almost needs no further processing, this is an amazing choice! This is quickly becoming the "go-to" microphone for the pop/rock producer!

Josh Estock

All you have to do it put the Manley Reference Mic on a stand and all your work is done. It makes everything sound great. I've used many vintage and high-end mics in the studio and NONE have performed like the Cardioid Reference Mic. This beauty now resides in my mic locker and I couldn't be happier.

Bob Furlong

Coming from the performing side of things, I'm kind of a late bloomer when it comes to A/Bing a lot of really high-end mics. With that said, I've gotten a good number under my belt in the last couple of years, and this microphone changed my life. You don't want to EQ or otherwise tamper with what it gives you, short of maybe some very mild compression. For me, it's the mic I gauge all others by.

Simon Picazo

Incredibly accurate yet somehow flattering at the same time, I am amazed! On classical guitar, vocals, and saxophone both live and in the studio I was fully "wow"ed!

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Customer Reviews

Dutch Franklin
from Miami Fl
February 23, 2012

THE MANLEY DREAM!!

It always depends on who's the one behind the mix...But Capture is the MOST important number one task on my list for this fair price...I say MANLEY REFERENCE MICROPHONE...Vocal chain must be unique...this mic belongs with a great chain... in our case its hooked up to a Rupert Neve Portico and its only blissful excellence in capture...Very crisp, clean vocals with enough grit to stick to any pop, rock or retro production...Hands down Manley!! Love at first Listen...

psycholarge
from philadelphia PA
November 28, 2011 Music Background:
Recording/Mixing engineer/Artist

Blown away

Simply the best........hands down

Nazar Savko
from Lviv,Ukraine
August 27, 2011 Music Background:
Pro Musician,Composer,Singer,studio Djerelo

Good Mic,but a high price

This is a good microphone, especially for those who love
sand vocals ...
open and bright ... good for pop and rock music ...
even a little harsh ... but not too ...
use it for a year with focusrite ISA One
sound nice ...
but the price is too high ... and it's a shame