For stereo recording, microphones must be used in pairs to achieve top sound; 5 brand-name pairs of microphones will give you the most professional sound in your studio. Professional audio engineers use one of the top 5 most expensive (and best-sounding) microphone pairs in order to make an audio recording in stereo. Who wouldn’t want one of the top 5 microphone pairs in their recording studio? They make recording in stereo a breeze.
The Most Expensive Microphones
Microphones are used two at a time in order to capture a pair of symmetrical sound on two separate audio channels for later use in playing though a pair of loudspeakers. Recording using a pair of microphones only requires that you set up a pair of recording microphones at equal length from the music source and recording it on separate audio channels. The top 5 microphones, sold in pairs or more, will bring the most professional stereo sound to your studio recordings.
In top 5 brands for stereo recordings are Royer, Neumann, Mojave Audio, Audix and Shure. With any of these top name brands, you are sure to get the best quality sound for your recording. Although all share similar characteristics and are similar in quality, the microphone you choose for your studio is very much a matter of taste.
All of these microphones have different attributes that make them attractive to some people. Thanks to it’s ribbon technology, Royers produce a warm and rich sound. Neumanns are probably the most cost-effective, that is you get the best sound quality for your dollar. They use a no frills condenser to produce their sound. Mojave Audio microphones use a small diaphragm condenser to create a unique sound. On the other hand, the best Audix microphones use large condensers. Shure’s best microphones use dual pattern studio condenser.
