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Review on 🎀 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser XLR Microphone - TZ Stellar X2 by Jay Jeong

Revainrating 3 out of 5

What a microphone! the best among condenser microphones

Ladies and gentlemen, if you're looking for a top microphone at a low price, then you've come to the right place. Holy cow. the sound is beautiful. Like a few other reviewers, I listened to Booth's comparison to a drug addict and fell in love immediately. I made it onto the waiting list, especially since they "fixed" the two main issues with minimal noise and decibel spread. I am absolutely not disappointed. Without a doubt, this is one of the best microphone purchases I've ever made. So now that I've gotten rave reviews, let's talk about the comparison. I don't have a Neumann to compare. I currently have four mics: a Shure SM7B, a CAD E100S, a Rode NTK (where I replaced the tube with a Telefunken Black Diamond E88CC) and this one. Let's say CAD just doesn't work because it's flat, which is great for using your whiteboard as you can actually color it however you see fit. I didn't like the Shure as I feel the SM7B is great for bass notes/low voices - very warm. So it was NTK which can be considered unfair as the tube mic already has an advantage (IMHO) as once it gets warm it honey smears everywhere. For my voice (alto), Rode is still my favorite. The X2s, on the other hand, are brighter and shimmer to the touch (even after adding not only the foam head but also the pre-pop filter), which doesn't give me the best sound. THAT'S SAID. the moment my son sat on it with the baritone. It was very beautiful. His voice sounded like a million dollars. It lifted its vocals and added a sparkle I've never done before. Even then. My own vocals are still good and it's my solid second of four that I have. I didn't run the vocals through my Mackie board for comparison. They were right in my Zoom H4N with the Kopul Studio Elite 4000 XLR. In combination with these cables, the sound was flawless and very clear. I will be raving about this mic until the sun goes down for the last time because for the price this mic is ABSOLUTELY out of this world. I'd grab this in a heartbeat before they raise the prices because once they find out they're on a mic that people will be paying over Β£500 for (possibly more - once this has arrived down the line I'm sure they will true magic will shine). The price won't stay that way for long. Get it, buy some quality cables, and give yourself a pat on the back for being the smart cookie who jumped on the huge deal for you. Hm. "Star" microphone. ;)

Pros
  • satisfied so far
Cons
  • I'll write later

Comments (2)

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June 17, 2023
Great microphone. Warm, clear, natural, and quiet
June 15, 2023
Excellent Large Diaphram Condenser Microphone