The Dark Side of the Mic
'The Dark Side of the Mic' is an audio channel run by Mike Rea, offering microphone tests and reviews in real world situations to improve your spoken word content for podcasts, voiceovers and video projects. This last year has really allowed me to focus a bit more on audio recording and it's something I've really connected with. Feel free to ask questions in the comments, I'll do my best to respond with something helpful! Embrace the dark side of the mic!
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Austrian Audio OD505 Review
Zoom F3 v PodTrak P4: Preamp Geekery
Zoom F3 v Podtrak P4 Preamp test (with Shure SM7B)
CAD Equitek E50 Review...Am i missing something here ?
Cheap, clean gain for the SM7B ?
Rode VideoMic GO II v Sennheiser MKE400
3U Audio Warbler MK1 v NT1A (U47 Capsule Mod) & review of Sony's ZV-1F 'zombie-maker' camera.
sE DynaCaster V Shure SM7B: A serious alternative?
Rode M2 v Rode M3: Best 1st mic?
3U Audio Warbler Mk1 v GZ251Fet Shootout
Takstar SGC-600 Review (v Rode VideoMic Pro)
KOSS Porta Pro Review with 3U Audio GZ251 FET
Sennheiser face off: MKE 400 II v MKH 416
Vintage M55 Microphones: a tale of two Beyers
3U Audio Warbler MK1 Review...beyond good value.
DIY Lavaliers: Hobos with a Soldering Iron
sE Electronics DynaCaster Review ...Just 'anothercaster' ? (*No)
sE Electronics DynaCaster...a first listen
Neu Vs Old: Neumann BCM 705 Vs Beyerdynamic M59
Upgrade your Rode NT1A with a K47 vintage capsule for £40
Maker Hart Just Mic IV Review - Just enough?
Depusheng C350 £22 Lewitt Clone...an ethical dilemma!
Prodipe TT1 Pro-Lanen Review (We have a contender...!)
Beyerdynamic MPC 65 capsule transplant (oooh...spooky!)
Beyerdynamic MCE 58 Review
PodTrak P4 v Rodecaster Pro preamp test with Shure SM7B