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The Soyuz SU-13

The Soyuz SU-13

By Front End Audio on Jul 14th 2020

The Soyuz Microphones SU-13 FET Small Diaphragm Condenser, much like the entire Soyuz line, is quite surprising. To be honest, for what I do, and what I look for in mics – I don't find much use for SDCs. Their biggest advantage is a faster transient response, which make them very well suited for drum overheads and … Read More...
The Audio Technica AT5045 Small Large Diaphragm

The Audio Technica AT5045 Small Large Diaphragm

By Front End Audio on Feb 21st 2020

The Audio Technica AT5045 (pictured in a stereo pair) is a unique microphone, and we had the pleasure of spending some time with it recently. The first interesting thing you learn about it, is that despite it's form factor – it is actually a large diaphragm microphone. The unique rectangular capsule measures (on it … Read More...
Soyuz Announces their new SU-013 Small Diaphragm Condenser

Soyuz Announces their new SU-013 Small Diaphragm Condenser

By Front End Audio on Sep 11th 2018

Soyuz Microphones has announced the release of their new SU-013 small diaphragm condenser microphone. The SU-013 features an interchangeable capsule design, with available Cardioid, Hypercardioid, and Omni capsules. "The Soyuz Microphones SU-013AC Microphone features the same capsule as their SU-011 tube microphone but … Read More...
A little bird with great confidence

A little bird with great confidence

By Front End Audio on May 19th 2017

I am a fan of Blue Microphones. The Mouse has been my “to-go” vocal mic for a long time. The Bluebird (now the Bluebird SL) has served me well for many years, and the Dragonfly is one of my favorite drum overhead and acoustic guitar mics (also, it's pretty great on brass instruments too). Of course Blue has been a long … Read More...