Beyerdynamic MCE83 small-diaphragm condenser

Barely used. Some minor wear on outside.

Basically, it's an inexpensive bare bones SDC without a -10db pad or low cut switch, yet, delivers a surprisingly impressive sound on acoustic sources. The bass response is full without ever getting muddy and the midrange is warm and pleasant. The upper midrange is quite smooth, which is to be expected with the mic's flat frequency response. I tested it out on a nylon string quitar using a low-fi set up, that is, mic going directly into a portable 8-track digital recorder without any EQ or processing of any kind. It was pointed at the 12th fret from about one foot away. The best description of this mic is balance, as the bass and high end seem to merge well together, presenting a fairly accurate depiction of the sonic source without coloration or an exagerrated brightness like so many of the mics today.