Turnstile Audio Concourse Series TAC700 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

Since i received the TAC700 i find myself reaching for it often, over other options. I have no idea how they can price it so low, but im not complaining. Buy two, why not?

Insane value. Nice multipattern condenser, reasonably flat. Sure it has the overhyped 10K of cheap condensers, but it's full range and competent. About all I could ask for at the price point. Going to buy another one and try them out as stereo rooms / stereo overheads for in drum recording.

Just finished an extensive shootout with the TAC700 and TAC1100 mics, and I am impressed!! <br /><br />They were up against a C414B-ULS, TLM107, TLM102, U47fet Clone, SM57, MXL144 and MXL4000 (all in cardioid). I was hopeful that the TAC700 would hold it's own, and, sure enough, it did. I found that it performed right in the middle of the pack- quiet, smooth and un-hyped. Some of the mics sounded brighter or more "modern," yet this one was not dark, veiled, or beefy like a saturating transformer mic. There is definitely a rounded, almost compressed sound, while it is accurate and flat. Reminds me a little of an old TLM193 where it would take EQ very well and capture acoustic sources well, but some people might say this is boring (in a good way). Handles sibilance well, and doesn't have the harsh top end of many mics.<br /><br />The compact size of these is amazing, and the stereo pair I bought are going to live in my car to be ready for on-the-fly recording opportunities (like visiting a church piano performance). Incredible bang-for-buck at the price. <br /><br />-Cheers