Sterling Audio SP150/130 Review
Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
- Side-address and end-address condenser mics, mounts and case
- Versatile recording of vocals, speech, guitars, drums and instruments
- SP150: Detailed and articulate vocal, speech and instrument recording
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Stupid good for the price
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Jeff on Guitar Center
I bought one of these from Guitar Center in Canton, MI a couple years ago. Durability has been great, but I don't put it through a lot of aggressive paces, just home studio use. It wins mic shootouts all the time, even when up against microphones that would be considered professional grade. It doesn't give you those buttery low mids, but let's be honest - those get an EQ cut on pretty much every Neumann mix recording I've ever mixed, especially in a dense mix. Mud sounds warm in solo but flabby in the mix. This is my go-to mic for vocals and acoustic guitar. ... More
Meh.
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by gnostix1 on Guitar Center
Though the official specs tell a different tale, there's not much difference in practice between the Sterling 150 and 151. The 151 may be a bit more sensitive. (I have two, one of which is notably hotter than the other.) These are respectable recording mics for soloists, choirs, pianos, etc. Good luck trying to use them in live shows... A notable advantage of these mics is that performers are far less likely to grab them off the stand and play Roger Daltry. The 130 doesn't seem to be particularly "focused" or "fast." Mine is definitely far less sensitive than the 150. Sterling would do just as well to sell these as "buy one, get one free." The odd fat ring around both ends demands a spring-clip mic holder if the original breaks -- which mine did on the first use. It might make a cute flashlight if you rip the guts out and add some batteries. Other than that, not much to recommend this stinker. Unless you're keen to build up your mic collection, you'll do better investing in a single 151 for the same $$$. ... More
Sound like garbage
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by J-Bone on Guitar Center
I record mostly acoustic guitar and wanted to upgrade from my one old cheap condenser microphone (tascam tm-78) to two condensers to get better sound. The reviews seemed like it would be a good enough deal for the price. first they arrive and I pulled them out of the case, the paint on the large microphone is all scraped off like it had been dragged on the ground. whatever, as long as they sound good the paint doesn't matter. Then when I went to try them out I did my usual set up and my settings in my DAW and audio interface. I had to crank the gain up on my audio interface all the way and boost the db in my DAW 10db to get to 18db and it sounds all muffled. I switched to the Tascam microphone to see if it was my setting or something and I had to turn everything back down and it sounded much better. Terrible purchase. oh and the latch on the case broke the third time I opened it. ... More
Great set for the money, good back ups or ambient mics.
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Dustin on Guitar Center
I use this set for instrument recording and for ambient room recording.
Amazing Microphones!
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Bennie on Guitar Center
Used these to record my band's album. We were blown away by the quality for recording both drums and vocals. Absolutely the best microphones I've used in a long time
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I would defnitely buy this again
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Rook on Guitar Center
Amazing clarity! We use this for home music recording as well as a husband and wife podcast. My wife uses the small diaphragm condenser and it is so clear. I'm sure there is a benefit to buying more expensive condensers, but for the average listener I can't see there being a reason to. Just make sure you get a windscreen or a pop filter!
I would buy this again for sure!
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Shahrukh on Guitar Center
Crystal clear. I use this for recording music, but also my wife and I do a podcast. She uses the small diaphragm condense and everything sounds so crystal clear! I'm sure there are benefits to buying more expensive ones, but for the average listener and with compression, this mic pack cannot be beat. Just make sure to get a windscreen or pop filter!
Great Buy
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Ace on Guitar Center
I am using the Mic at a Home Studio.
I would buy again and again
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Liza on Guitar Center
Great Mic!!!
I would by it
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Vampiro on Guitar Center
Has a good sound I use it at my home studio and in the road some times.
Nice little set
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Sheep on Guitar Center
Use in a home studio in several different applications. Sounds is crisp and clear
Yes, and have
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by EARL on Guitar Center
Great buy, also got last year's SP50/30 set
Microphones with excellent price, quality, and sound.
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by John on Guitar Center
Gift for Professional Singer, pianist, and organist that wants to record performances. The large diameter is perfect for recording a few instruments while the small diameter is used for the singer.
Great mics for the price.
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Cappie on Guitar Center
Great for recording a guitar amp, acoustic guitar and vocals.
They got it right
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Roy R. on Guitar Center
This is an amazing and clear mic.
Very solid -both sound great !
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Chris on Guitar Center
Correction of previous submission
Purchased as a gift
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Bill on Guitar Center
Purchased as a gift
Very solid -both so don't great
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Chris on Guitar Center
I play harmonica directly through either or use them to amplify sound coming through my mini amp
I would buy this product again!
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by Goblin32 on Guitar Center
Product is great
couldn't accurately test it because it had blown diaphram/co
Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack
Reviewed by b on Guitar Center
couldn't accurately assess because it was blown condenser right our of box
