Mics.... anyone looking for a really superb condenser mic at great prices.... check out Gauge mics.

Gauge Mics

I had the opportunity back in 2009 to be at a songwriter's convention and this company had a display set up. They had their ECM-87 mic ($149) side by side with the U-87 for $3000, the AKG-414 for $1000 and several other top dollar studio mics that most musicians can not afford to own.

The Gauge's were nothing short of amazing. Unfortunately, I had just dropped $400 on a nice Rode. No regrets on the Rode, but the Gauges sure made me wish I had waited a few more weeks.

Nothing wrong with a dynamic mic. I've got several. But int he studio, the condenser really shines, especially on vocals and acoustic instruments.

I know at that time (2009), gauge only sold via direct orders to the company. I've not seen their mics for sale anywhere else so I assume it's still a direct order system.

Read the back story on the 2 guys who started and run this company.

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