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Characterful and useful guitar amp mic.
I bought this to augment my guitar amp mic collection. I've got heavy sounds covered with MB75s in a Fredman pair, but i was wanting something different for an edge mic.
This works well on its own for cleans just off-centre and i'd probably use it live for distorted guitar in that way too if i wanted a thicker sound than an MB75/SM57 provides. I would not hang it from the cable, it's just not prcise enough to keep the desired sound and this is very sensitve to positioning which makes it very good for creative use.
It's best used positioned near the edge of a speaker cone as a dark mic with a bright mic (SM57/MB75) right on the dustcap. It really brings out the 'roar' soound I associate with a cranked marshall.
The included mount works well to clamp to a mic stand set up to position another the same speaker allowing dual miking with one stand which is amazingly useful, although it is a bit flimsy feeling.
I would very much recommend one of these and something like an MB75 used together over a single e906 or SM57 for guitar in a home studio, and you can afford to do so. I've not had a chance to compare it to either as a single mic live, it's a bit more vintagey sounding and not as tight so I'd probably stick with the SM57 for live modern metal.
Used on spoken word it made me sound a little bit nasal, more apparent on full range speakers, and notably made my vocal fry really jump out, particularly on smaller speakers, giving a very authoritative newscaster sound to my voice, whereas a Unidyne type mic (yes, comparing this to my incredibly smooth 60s Unidyne model B and its descendents the SM57/SM58 and broadcast oriented SM7) is much smoother sounding. It's almost got the vintageyness I'd associate with an old ribbon mic, and I say associate because because it's very easy to listen with your eyes.
This works well on its own for cleans just off-centre and i'd probably use it live for distorted guitar in that way too if i wanted a thicker sound than an MB75/SM57 provides. I would not hang it from the cable, it's just not prcise enough to keep the desired sound and this is very sensitve to positioning which makes it very good for creative use.
It's best used positioned near the edge of a speaker cone as a dark mic with a bright mic (SM57/MB75) right on the dustcap. It really brings out the 'roar' soound I associate with a cranked marshall.
The included mount works well to clamp to a mic stand set up to position another the same speaker allowing dual miking with one stand which is amazingly useful, although it is a bit flimsy feeling.
I would very much recommend one of these and something like an MB75 used together over a single e906 or SM57 for guitar in a home studio, and you can afford to do so. I've not had a chance to compare it to either as a single mic live, it's a bit more vintagey sounding and not as tight so I'd probably stick with the SM57 for live modern metal.
Used on spoken word it made me sound a little bit nasal, more apparent on full range speakers, and notably made my vocal fry really jump out, particularly on smaller speakers, giving a very authoritative newscaster sound to my voice, whereas a Unidyne type mic (yes, comparing this to my incredibly smooth 60s Unidyne model B and its descendents the SM57/SM58 and broadcast oriented SM7) is much smoother sounding. It's almost got the vintageyness I'd associate with an old ribbon mic, and I say associate because because it's very easy to listen with your eyes.
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A viable replacement for the Sennheiser e609
The Sennheiser e609 shape makes it uniquely useful in a situation where a stage needs to look clean or stands are in short supply. That was until I discovered the Superlux PRA628 MKII. Shaped like the 609 it can be hung over the front of the cab.
I first discovered it while touring with a band as a sound engineer. I had let the house engineer set up and patch the mics on stage. We did the gig and I went up to the stage afterwards and happened to notice what I thought were oddly shaped e609's on the guitar cabs. It was only when I asked the house engineer about the mic that I realised what they were. I'd thought they were 609's all along from the sound.
When I got home I looked up the 628 and was amazed at the price. I immediately bought two to go with an order of other things that were needed.
Since buying them they've been used most nights on guitars, horns and percussion and they've done very well. The clamps that are provided with them come in useful for attaching to the rims of drums etc.
My only issues with these mics are the fact that the body is quite think. It doesn't hand quite as tidily as an e609 but it works well enough. Also, the stem on one of them started to come slightly loose but tightening the two Philips scres int he body fixed this.
They sound great and for the price they're amazing.
I first discovered it while touring with a band as a sound engineer. I had let the house engineer set up and patch the mics on stage. We did the gig and I went up to the stage afterwards and happened to notice what I thought were oddly shaped e609's on the guitar cabs. It was only when I asked the house engineer about the mic that I realised what they were. I'd thought they were 609's all along from the sound.
When I got home I looked up the 628 and was amazed at the price. I immediately bought two to go with an order of other things that were needed.
Since buying them they've been used most nights on guitars, horns and percussion and they've done very well. The clamps that are provided with them come in useful for attaching to the rims of drums etc.
My only issues with these mics are the fact that the body is quite think. It doesn't hand quite as tidily as an e609 but it works well enough. Also, the stem on one of them started to come slightly loose but tightening the two Philips scres int he body fixed this.
They sound great and for the price they're amazing.
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Great bang for your buck
I'm not a professional audio engineer and I'm not using it for professional recording, but for home and usage with a band or live, it seems great to me, for both, quality of audio and materials that looks good and seems rock solid.
The clip for holding it on the cab is really usefull and an appreciate bundle of this mic.
I can't say if its working range is the best, but from clean guitar tones, to really high gains, this mic seems to work perfectly.
It does not come with an XLR cable, and the only attention you need with this product is when you choose it (the cable I mean). This because the clip support that comes in the box, has a way to grab the mic, and a diameter not suitable with any cable. So as soon as you get your hand on the mic holder, you should measure that diameter, and then look for a right xlr cable, nothing weird, is still a standard diameter, but in my personal experience on 4 cables I already had at home, only one was right for this mic.
Last mention to the bag that comes in the box, that looks really of a good material and not a cheap one
Really suggested not only for entry level !
The clip for holding it on the cab is really usefull and an appreciate bundle of this mic.
I can't say if its working range is the best, but from clean guitar tones, to really high gains, this mic seems to work perfectly.
It does not come with an XLR cable, and the only attention you need with this product is when you choose it (the cable I mean). This because the clip support that comes in the box, has a way to grab the mic, and a diameter not suitable with any cable. So as soon as you get your hand on the mic holder, you should measure that diameter, and then look for a right xlr cable, nothing weird, is still a standard diameter, but in my personal experience on 4 cables I already had at home, only one was right for this mic.
Last mention to the bag that comes in the box, that looks really of a good material and not a cheap one
Really suggested not only for entry level !
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Good home-studio gear
I bought it to record guitar directly from my 12" cabinet after I requested moneyback for a Behringer condenser mic (Thomann handled that very swiftly)...and it gets the job done. It sounds chimey&sparkly like it is heard right from the cabinet. I use the clip to position it at about 5 o'clock. It's very compact, looks ok bit has a bit delicate feel that seems perfect for a home-studio project. Excellent value for money!
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Best Amp Mic for Price
I chose this mic for my fender Mustang to gog with because it didn't require a stand to use (just hang it over the amp). The sound quality is outstanding. You wouldn't think it is a cheap mic. Only thing I noticed is the lows and highs are very loud so I guess using an equaliser with it is compulsory.
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Superlux PRA 628 MKII
This microphone is a real bargain for the price. Really nice, neutral sound with low feedback point and high SPL level. For me personally, it's a lot easier to dial a good guitar sound in a live situation, comparing to standards like SM57 or Beta57. The only negative side is the original holder which is made out of the stiff plastic and can be difficult to put on microphone.
UPDATE: after couple of years usage, I'll remove one star for the sound. It does a great job on a clean sound, but distorted guitar cuts better with 57/i5. Also, I had couple of weird feedback cases in a low volume situations, but normally, no problems with that. Still, for this price, it's a bargain.
UPDATE: after couple of years usage, I'll remove one star for the sound. It does a great job on a clean sound, but distorted guitar cuts better with 57/i5. Also, I had couple of weird feedback cases in a low volume situations, but normally, no problems with that. Still, for this price, it's a bargain.
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Not an e906 but close enough
The 628 clearly tries to copy the Sennheiser e906. The physical design is very close meaning the application of letting it hang over the side of the amp/cabinet is still very much possible.
Soundwise it is not as clear as the 906. But it does come close and at around a fourth of the price, it is great value. At some point I will get the 906 though.
Soundwise it is not as clear as the 906. But it does come close and at around a fourth of the price, it is great value. At some point I will get the 906 though.
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Bought 2 should have bought 3
Bought 2x Superlux PRA 628 MkII to mic up a Vox AC30 and a Fender The Twin, I also bought a Sennheiser E609 and the idea was to test the PRA628s against the E609, there was so little difference in the sound picked up from the amps regardless of which mic was used. The E609 did capture a little more midrange but other than that there was little difference and certainly not a big enough difference to justify paying almost 3x as much for the E609.
There may well be a difference in the longevity of the mics and I cannot testify to that at this stage, but I would rather have two PRA628 MkIIs than one E609.
There may well be a difference in the longevity of the mics and I cannot testify to that at this stage, but I would rather have two PRA628 MkIIs than one E609.
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Looks and works great.
This mic makes an amazing sound for a dynamic microphone that costs less than 50 euros.
It looks so good on the amp/combo and works just fine on the snare drum as well. It's also a space saver because you don't need a mic stand, you can make it "fall" in front of the speaker.
If you what to put this mic on a mic stand you will need a clamp, the mic it's to thin for the average mic stands.
When recording, it captures the speaker sound (almost) without any noise or buzzing.
For its prize and sound, it is a great mic!
It looks so good on the amp/combo and works just fine on the snare drum as well. It's also a space saver because you don't need a mic stand, you can make it "fall" in front of the speaker.
If you what to put this mic on a mic stand you will need a clamp, the mic it's to thin for the average mic stands.
When recording, it captures the speaker sound (almost) without any noise or buzzing.
For its prize and sound, it is a great mic!
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The best budget solution?
Over the years I have used many different microphones of varying prices and quality when miking up my guitar amps. The ubiquitous Shure SM57 obviously has become the benchmark, but for the price, I felt there had to be a better solution.
After much searching, I found this Superlux mic and having heard a couple of encouraging sound clips online, I decided to take the plunge.
The mic itself is very well made, with a metal body and large head. Its an unusual diameter though, so you need the supplied clip to attach it to a mic stand. I did find that attaching it to the clip initially involved more force than I was expecting ? to the point that I thought it would break, it didn?t and it has got easier as time has gone by.
The supplied clip-on goose-neck hasn?t been as useful as I thought, as I have found that when using it live it is easier to dangle the mic over the front of the amp supported by its cable ? the sound when doing this is brilliant!
For recording, I have found it best supported by a small stand. I have used this mic for recording my amp AND I?ve found its great for acoustic guitar. It?s got an incredibly detailed sound, that is far beyond its inexpensive price tag.
In short, this mic punches well above its weight!
After much searching, I found this Superlux mic and having heard a couple of encouraging sound clips online, I decided to take the plunge.
The mic itself is very well made, with a metal body and large head. Its an unusual diameter though, so you need the supplied clip to attach it to a mic stand. I did find that attaching it to the clip initially involved more force than I was expecting ? to the point that I thought it would break, it didn?t and it has got easier as time has gone by.
The supplied clip-on goose-neck hasn?t been as useful as I thought, as I have found that when using it live it is easier to dangle the mic over the front of the amp supported by its cable ? the sound when doing this is brilliant!
For recording, I have found it best supported by a small stand. I have used this mic for recording my amp AND I?ve found its great for acoustic guitar. It?s got an incredibly detailed sound, that is far beyond its inexpensive price tag.
In short, this mic punches well above its weight!
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