Large Brass Instrument Similar To A Sousaphone

Need I say any more? It works!! Excellent reproduction of Brass Instrument Sounds! How can this be possible at sub $100??

This mic will pretty much blow your mind with how clean it records. The brass instrument clip isn't that great. It wouldn't stay secured on the trumpet I mounted it on. Plus, certain mutes will prevent it from mounting entirely. I'm sure the clip is very instrument dependent, so plan for backup mounting options. When in doubt, gaff tape.

I have an extensive collection of ribbon microphones in my mic locker that I use on a regular basis, mostly live, but also in the studio. When the N13 came out, I ordered it as soon as I could.  AEA makes up a good part of my inventory and I knew it was a good bet that the N13 would be a quality microphone. Since purchasing it I have put it through its paces on a variety of sources.  Piano, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, trumpet, flute, vocals, drum overhead, sousaphone and steel pan. The N13 has all the same great characteristics that you would expect from a ribbon, but with something a little more.  With a shorter and thinner ribbon than the other AEA Big Ribbon Mics, the N13 has a better impulse response which translates into a much more detailed signal.  Although I have seen it described as brighter, I would stick with detailed.  Often ribbons are used to tame the highs on drum overheads, brass and especially steel pan, the N13 was wonderful on these sources as the detail was there, but I never felt like I needed to tame the high end and there was absolutely no harshness.    On vocals, I still have the same wonderful ribbon response, but the extra detail which captured breath sounds so smoothly, and added an intimacy to the vocals that was something I didn’t know I was missing until now. The sousaphone was my favorite use, as it was a fusion band, with a New Orleans second line feel, but with electric guitar, bass, drum kit and trumpet.  The N13 made the sousaphone big and bold, but the detail added and element that really made it work in the mix like never before.   For the finale, I was even able to work it into the sub, it was huge.   I definitely plan on adding more to my inventory as I definitely want to use it on multiple sources for some shows I do.

When the brass, woodwind and large percussion orchestra filled the 600 seat auditorium with raucous music for Honegger's King David, the speaking parts within our 100 member community chorus didn't stand a chance of being heard. All our funds had been spent on orchestra and soloists. But the hall had a sound system, and I had a guiet old field mixer. I also had experience with a predecessor of the OLM-10. I took a chance and ordered six. For less than $150, they delivered excellent sound from voices among the singers. The omnidirectional pattern made for evenness with untrained performers. Their self-powering and 20' cords made hook-up very easy. Congratulations Pearstone!

These are brass rings without knurling. In such large sizes it's not hard to grip the rings. These rings have heft to them, the quality is notable.

Can’t beat this little instrument for the money!

Fine instrument, does what it should do and more. I recommend it.

brass works!

I like the brass construction.

The Deep Silver Umbrella L was exactly what I was looking for. I tried the white version of the same size but it lacked punch and was too similar to a large softball which I already have. The silver gives more contrast.