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Studio Projects B1 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shockmount
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Affordable Price, Expensive Sound!

The B1 condenser mic is an excellent do-all general purpose recording mic, great for close-miking amplifiers or for production, broadcast, and voice over work. It also makes a quality vocal mic suitable for all vocal styles. The B1 is a large diaphragm cardioid microphone in a pressure-gradient transducer employing high-quality transformerless design and extremely low noise. It will enhance any professional or project studio application at an unbelievable low price. For anyone looking to enter the world of high-quality recording without spending a small fortune, the B1 is a perfect fit!

Being versatile is the key in the recording arena, and the Studio Projects B1 is no exception. Equipped with a true 1" 3 micron gold sputtered large diaphragm in a pressure gradient transducer capsule, the B1 will deliver the finest quality of vocal and instrumentation recordings in a wide variety of applications while offering a natural extended transparent high end, yet offer the thick bodied low end expected from a quality microphone.

Studio Projects increased capsule voltage for all large diaphragm solid-state mics resulting in higher sensitivity, better signal to noise ratio, and increased low-mid and low-end response (a "rounder" sound). All Studio Projects mics have higher quality capacitors in high impedance sections for improved audio quality. The B1 now features two discrete 3-way switches to select two levels of pad (- 10dB, -20dB) and two highpass filters (75Hz, 150Hz). The result — cardioid only mics now have 9 operating modes!

Studio Projects B1 Features at a Glance:
  • Type: FET 3 micron 1" large single diaphragm
  • Polar pattern: cardioid.
  • Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Sensitivity: -34dB,(0dB=1V/Pa)
  • Output impedance: <200 Ohm.
  • Load impedance: >1000 Ohm.
  • Maximum SPL: 132db
  • Noise: 12dB-A (IEC651)
  • S/N: 82 dB.
  • Current consumption: <2.5mA.
  • Circuit: transformerless circuit, featuring extremely low self noise and large dynamic range.
  • Connector: Gold-plated 3-pin XLR
  • Pad: 10dB or 20dB
  • Low cut : 6dB/Octave at 150 Hz or 75Hz
  • Pressure-gradient transducer
  • Dual selectable highpass Filters (75Hz & 150Hz)
  • Dual selectable pads (-10dB & -20dB)
  • Shockmount and windscreen included
  • Requires +48V phantom power, 44V to 52V
Studio Projects B1 — High-end features without the high-end price!

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Diaphragm Size: 1" (25.4mm)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 132dB
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 82dB
  • Self Noise: 12dB (A weighted)
  • Low Cut Filter: 75Hz, 150Hz (-6dB/octave)
  • Pads: -10dB, -20dB
  • Connector: XLR
  • Color: Silver
  • Included Accessories: Shock Mount, Windscreen, Microphone Pouch
  • Manufacturer Part Number: B1

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Rated 5/5

Workhorse of my home studio for 5+ years

What can I say. The B1 is a great all purpose condenser. I've had mine for over 5 years and it works just as well today as it did when I first took it out of the box. The pads are great for someone without the luxury of recording in a 100% noise free environment (and honestly who is?) or when you're close mic'ing a loud source. I've used it on vocals, guitars, basses, drums and percussion and it's worked beautifully on pretty much everything I've thrown at it. I've thought about getting a new, more expensive microphone to replace it, but I just can't justify it. If you're looking for your first large diaphragm condenser, stop right here!
Music background: Recording myself and my bands for 8+ years
Rated 5/5

Great Microphone!

I picked up this microphone after hearing Ryan from Sleeping At Last strongly recommend it on his podcast. I'm using it to record acoustic instruments including guitar, piano and drums, also vocals. I've spent a few hours with it so far and I really like its sound quality. I use it with a Scarlett 2i2 interface and I couldn't be happier.
Music background: Music Nerd
Rated 5/5

Outstanding at the price point

Like the title says, hard to imagine a better large diaphragm condenser at this price. Behaves just as it should, very clean and flat at appropriate distances, with the expected proximity effect up close. Is it a U-47? No, but then it doesn't cost $4000 either. Maybe just a bit brighter (and slightly quieter) than my other similar mic (modified Oktava MK219), but not enough to keep me from using them as a stereo pair if needed. I highly recommend.
Music background: Playing/recording a long time.
Rated 5/5

Great mic for a group

We use this for Special Music at a church and it picks up a small group of singers really well.
Rated 5/5

New Mic

Works Great, worth the money!!
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