MusicRadar Verdict
We'd have no problem recommending this as an ideal inexpensive all-rounder.
Pros
- +
Price; build quality; pleasant sounds.
Cons
- -
Not much.
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In a crowded microphone market it can be hard for a new, multi-pattern studio condenser to find a place.
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