Planning to enter the recording scene by posting a video of whatever form or uploading a podcast, among others? Well, one would need the right tool in going through this undertaking.
Having a microphone is important in any audio recording – and having a condenser microphone will help in arriving at a good and quality output. For timers or entry level recording artists, having a TONOR Condenser Microphone always accessible makes the work easier.
Features
- good sound effect
- the electronic circuit control
- gold-plated diaphragm capsule
- cardioid polar pickup pattern
- durable steel suspension scissor arm stand
- mountable with mounting clamp
- double nylon net windscreen pop filter
- 360-degree flexible gooseneck
- anti-vibration shock mount
- requires 5V power
- not compatible with tablet and mobile phone
- does not include a 48V phantom power supply
- item weight: 3.2 lbs.
- product dimensions: 16.2 in x 9.8 in x 3.1 in
Advantages
When the goal is to have a good sound output, then having a TONOR Condenser Microphone is definitely a must-have. Such result is made possible with the condenser microphone by the combination of a good cardioid polar pickup pattern, a gold-plated diaphragm capsule and a complete electronic circuit control and gold-plated diaphragm capsule.
The three (3) features also work hand in hand to give the condenser microphone an accurate recording of even the lowest sound as well as minimized inclusion of background noises.
The condenser microphone is also known for its strong and durable scissor arm stand made of steel. The condenser microphone can be easily mounted on an announcer’s table using a mounting clamp. This quality gives the condenser microphone a long service life and could ultimately translate to lesser replacement cost.
Yet another feature that gives the condenser microphone a durable quality is its windscreen pop filter that is made of double nylon net and affords the microphone additional line of protection – an added line of defense against popping and explosive sounds that usually comes up in audio recording.
To make the use of the condenser microphone convenient and comfortable, the gooseneck is flexible and 360 degrees adjustable to achieve the most comfortable position and angle. To avoid the negative effects of constant movement and vibrations, the condenser microphone also has an anti-vibration shock mount that is made of solid materials.
On top of the benefits one can reap out of using the condenser microphone, it is good to note that full customer satisfaction over this product can be achieved with the help of the one (1) year warranty and thirty (30) day return guarantee it offers to its purchasers.
Also included in the package, aside from the condenser microphone itself, are a suspension scissor arm stand, a table mounting clamp, an anti-vibration shock mount, a pop filter, a foam protective anti-wind cap cover, a 2.5 long 3.5mm XLR low noise microphone cable and a USB external sound card for Mac use.
All these readily available accessories make the condenser microphone easy and convenient to use – not to mention cost effective.
Disadvantages
The TONOR Condenser Microphone may have many features that make the condenser microphone a good catch but would-be purchasers should also take note of the downsides to having the product.
One drawback of the condenser microphone is its incompatibility with tablet computers and mobile phones – this makes the usage option of the device limited. Also, it should be noted well that for the condenser microphone to achieve the best quality of output, it has a minimum voltage requirement – which happens to be at 5V power.
Another thing to consider is the condenser microphone’s dependence on a separate 48V phantom power supply – one that is not included in the purchase box. Because of this, if there is no available phantom power supply at home, one has to purchase and it would add to the additional expenses – a turn off for those who need to work on a limited budget allocation for their purchase.
There are also some issues when it comes to the durability of the product – both the condenser microphone and its accompanying accessories. After several uses, some of the components of the condenser microphone start to break.
Verdict
Purchasing a TONOR Condenser Microphone has both its perks and drawbacks. When one has to be weighed against the other, the resulting outcome would be that the condenser microphone is still a catch despite its downsides.
Although this condenser microphone is not the best condenser microphone there is in the market, yet it can definitely hold its own when compared to other condenser microphones within its price range. For its price, the product is a decent performing device that a first timer could appreciate.
