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Everything I'm discussing here, I'm discussing in the context of voice overs / spoken word, as that's my main use. I know there's some debate about microphone pre-amps when it comes to tube and solid state pre-amps. Some say the tubes warm up the signal, others say the tubes don't really do...

Right now Musician's Friend is having a sale on the PreSonus AudioBox USB, so I was wondering if anyone could share their opinions on it? What do you think of the mic pres and the overall quality? Thanks!

I'm looking for a nice condenser microphone in the $200 - $250 range. I already have a nice dynamic nailed down, so now I want to look at condensers. The three I'm considering the most are a Rode NT1A, a Blue Spark (XLR), and a Shure PG42 (XLR). The use is for voice-overs only. No singing...

Most of the spoken word on radio and in broadcasting these days has big, full bottoms which are still clear and articulate, while also having plenty of top end too. Is that more a function of the microphones they're using, or of something like an aural exciter in the signal chain?

I originally asked this question on another website and didn't get much response, so I wanted to see if maybe a different community had some different views. Also, the question has changed since I originally asked it. Currently I have a number of dynamics I'm very pleased with, and a few small...