Selecting the right microphone is both a personal and a practical decision. This questionnaire is designed to point you to the right models from our line to consider for your particular needs. Every musician’s needs are different, so if you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch— we’re always happy to advise!
A Word from the Engineer
Want a quick run-down model by model? Let our proprietor and designer Philip Graham point you in the right direction.
Looking for a GATHER-ROUND Single Mic?
If you’re looking to single-mic an acoustic group, we have several models that may work for you. Myrtle, Louise, Delphina, and Josephine are all designed with this functionality, they just have some subtle tonal differences. To help you choose between them, we invited award-winning bluegrass band Never Come Down into the Ear Trumpet Labs workshop to put 4 of our most popular microphones to the test for acoustic single-micing. In this shootout, you’ll hear live demos of our Myrtle, Louise, Josephine, and Delphina microphones, showcasing their unique tonal qualities on a range of bluegrass vocals and instruments.
🎧 Pro tip: Listen with headphones or studio monitors to fully appreciate the subtle differences! Audio is unprocessed, just level-matched.
🎶 About the band: Never Come Down are RockyGrass and FreshGrass Band Competition winners and beloved bluegrass musicians of the Pacific Northwest. They’re performing their song “Better Late Than Never” in this demo.
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