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Studio Projects C3 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The Studio Projects C3 is a large diaphragm dual membrane condenser microphone employing a 1.35 in. (34.5mm) capsule, high quality, low noise amplifier and balanced, transformerless output circuitry. It features 3 onboard switchable patterns, a -10dB and -20dB pads, and 75Hz and 150Hz high pass filters for added control in all manner of recording situation. The C3 has a precise response and a distinct sought-after sonic characteristic commonly associated with large capsule microphone designs. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
A must for anyone who wants to get a mic that pulls double and triple duty a shoe-string. Pattern switching, at least on my model, an essential and useful feature. The -10db cut is useful for live or straight-to-tape performances. Included shockmount is fine quality as well, and the case -- although I wouldn't drop it from any height -- is roadworthy if packed diligently.

Quality:
For the money, A++++. Sounds better than the down-market AKGs and Neumanns that cost considerably more.

Value:
A++++

Desirability:
More, like, "You need it." If you're on a budget.

Sound:
Compared to micorphones that cost 10 times the price, the studio projects C3 has proved to be an amazingly versatile mic. I have used it in a variety of settings. Although the mic puts its own slight character, it yields extremely -- sometimes unnervingly -- accurate performances.

Ease of Use:
Well, just like any mic, if you know what you are doing with it and why, you'll be fine. All the controls are clearly marked, and are difficult to toggle "by mistake" when housed in the provided shockmount.

Support:
Mine hasn't broken yet, so Idon;t know. Its stood up through some 100 hours of use over the last six mos. Call me in a year though.

Overall:
Considering the value, and the fact that I've done top-shelf commerical quality wok with it -- and its cheap to the point of almost being disposable -- I would say this is probably one of the best choices for a new pattern-switching large diaphragm mic for a project studio on a budget.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Nice features.....-10 pad....omni...cardiod...and figure 8 patterns...

Quality:
Great case and shockmount...very solid build quality on the mic itself

Value:
Hard pressed to beat this one on the value

Desirability:
well not the sexiest looking mic...

Sound:
WOW This Mic rocks

Support:
don't know yet

Overall:
I am fully impressed with this mic..

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