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Studio Projects B1 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The Studio Projects B1 provides a natural transparent high end and thick-bodied low end, making it well-suited for a wide variety of recording applications.

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Featuring upgraded electronics and a sleek look, the SP microphone product line is the result of 5 years of research and development by Brent Casey, veteran microphone designer and Vice President of Engineering of Studio Projects. The electronics allow for better signal-to-noise ratio, as well as greater dynamic range. All B Series microphones (except the TB1) now feature -10 dB and -20 dB pads.

The Studio Projects B1 condenser microphone is a large-diaphragm cardioid microphone in a pressure-gradient transducer employing high-quality transformerless design and extremely low noise.

The B1 will enhance any professional or project studio application at an unbelievable low price. As a result of uncompromising dedication and today's advanced production abilities, Studio Projects has broken the barrier of quality vs price for today's recording studio environment.

Being versatile is the key in the recording arena, and the Studio Projects B1 is no exception. Equipped with a true 1" 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. It offers a natural, extended, transparent high end, and the thick low end expected from a quality microphone.

Applications:

- A do-it-all, general-purpose recording microphone
- Great for close-miking amplifiers with high sound pressure levels
- Great for production, broadcast, and voiceover work
- Perfect for the professional and home project studio
- A quality vocal mic suitable for all vocal styles

Included Accessories:

- Foam windscreen
- Zippered Bag
- Shock mount zZounds is an authorized dealer of Studio Projects products.

- Type: FET 3 micron 1 in. large single diaphragm
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20~20000Hz
- Sensitivity: -34dB,(0dB=1V/Pa)
- Output Impedance: <200 Ohm
- Load Impedance: >1000 Ohm
- Maximum SPL: 132db
- Noise: 12dB-A (IEC651)
- S/N: 82 dB
- Power Requirement: 48 +/- 4V
- Current Consumption: <2.5mA
- Circuit: Transformerless circuit, featuring extremely low self noise and large dynamic range
- Connector: Gold-plated 3-pin XLR

Studio Projects Warranty Studio Projects Warranty Studio Projects products are warrantied for a period of three years. If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 310-323-9050

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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "Crazy good, worth two or three times as much as it lists for."

Sound: This is a ridiculously good mic for the price. I've been using it for acoustic guitar and vocals and it has blown me away. Terrifically warm on close-mike vocals, nice penetration on acoustic solos, lovely ambience on strumming. Am using it straight into an M-Audio USB pre-amp -- just make sure to watch your levels. Basically this just worked out of the box -- good off axis rejection -- can use it for tracking vocals in the control room without phones. I'm giving it 9 because I've never personally tracked with super-expensive mics, but I've been in studios where they've used them on my vocals and this sounds better to my ears. Feature: Has bass cut and pad. Mine came in a polished wooden box with a proper shock mount. Add an XLR cable and you're in business. Ease of Use: Super easy to use. Everything was obvious. I was recording within two minutes of opening the box. Quality: Lots of attention to detail. No cosmetic or build issues. Everything was tight. Value: AYFKM? With this and an SM57/8 you have (drums excepted) 9/10 of the recording duties of you average home studio sorted. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed it. The Wow Factor: You want it. No shame in tracking with this. Overall: Look -- it's a cheap mic and you are going to be looking at more expensive ones wondering if they're better. But you're going to be in the 000s before you really get an audibly better mic. I'm already thinking about buying another. Normally I'm a stickler for buying the expensive stuff -- Fender, Gibson etc -- but this is one of those 'I can't believe what I just bought' purchases. It's the real deal. Go for it.

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Sound: I have never really payed too much attention to studio project products. After doing some research and asking around I decided to test one out. I mainly record vocals (hip hop/R&B/Ballad). For the price I was impressed. It doesn't have the muddiness in the vocals. At the same time it wasn't to bright. I would say the sound of this mic with a little bit of tweaking on your DAW brings your vocals to near pro studio quality. It also comes with options to cut down on your freq. For $99 you can't lose out. I really picky when it comes to mics. I highly recommend this mic in its price range. I rated this mic an 8 because there are better mics out there, but you might have to dig through your pockets a little deeper for the higher end mics. In comparison to an AT2020 and this mic, I would chose this mic again. Feature: Features as I explained earlier, it comes with extra options you can read in the description. It also comes with a decent shock mount and a nice wooden box. Just looking at the box it came in made the mic worth buying. Ease of Use: If you can plug something in, then you're good to go in this station. Quality: The mic is pretty sturdy. There are sturdier mics out there, but this comes close to those mics. I'm confident that if I accidently dropped this mic, I could pick it up and start recording again expecting the same quality. Value: For $99 you need to where a ski mask, 'cause you would be stealing from SP. If I hadn't known the price of this mic, just by using the mic, I would have thought the price to be in the 199-299 range. Manufacturer Support: Didn't have to use it yet. I've had the mic for a month now. I gave it a 10 because if I don't have to recieve support from SP, then they've deffinately done their part. The Wow Factor: I would buy another one of these right now if I didn't have about 10 mics at home. Overall: Overall, all I have to say is "get it!" Pros: The output of the mic is not muddy, it is clear, crisp on the high end but not too crisp. It comes with nice wooden box and shock mount. Optional presets on the mic that I found pretty useful. Nice slick design and very sturdy as well. Cons: I don't have any cons yet. If there was one maybe a better shock mount. throw in a xlr cable. i always hated ordering the xlr cable seperately for my mics. i really can't find and cons for this mic at the price it is selling for.

Style of Music: Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Ballad

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