TAKSTAR CM-60 Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Windscreen, Professional Instrument Mic, XLR Gold-Plated Diaphragm Sound Head Microphone for Studio, Instrument, Interview, Radio Stations, Broadcast

I use this TAKSTAR model to record everything from solo instruments to full orchestras. While it is a relatively small diaphragm unit the signal to noise ratio has been excellent and it handles quite high SPLs with no distortion. The frequency response, as shown in its spec sheet, is almost ruler flat from 20 Hz to 17 kHz, ensuring a completely natural, uncolored sound. The cardioid pattern and polar frequency response is very good, allowing these to work very well in an ORTF configuration. I have a $600 coincident capsule condenser microphone, but I've found these microphones to provide slightly more extended low end and similar high-end. These have become my favorites for general recording! The case is nicely machined and painted, and material quality is excellent. I recommend this model without reservation for most any field or studio recording.

I bought this with the intention of using it as a donor body and circuit for a microphone parts sdc capsule (which costs 5x what this entire microphone costs!). I have to say, when I tested this microphone out stock, I was actually very surprised by how good it sounded as is. With the capsule replacement, it rivals a Neumann km184, but even with the stock capsule I would still say this mic is worth every penny. It even comes with a dual 5/8 and 3/8 microphone clip! Never seen one of those before!

Good quality. Nice sound picked up. Solidly built.

For being an inexpensive mic, it sounds great. I've been using it for home music recording and everything sounds clean and clear. No distorting of the sound. I'm very happy with this.

Fantastic mic. It works perfectly for recording.