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Ben from, Kentucky
- Omnidirectioanl Mono Microphone
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| I just tested the mono mic
you sent me on the computer. You might want to add to your page that
the mono mics make EXCELLENT PC mics, especially for Internet
/ telephone applications such as www.dialpad.com. I just called
my mom in NY using dialpad talking through your mono mic and
the mic pickup my voice with great clarity. It is way better than
the Creative Labs mic I got with my Sound Blaster Live that I had.
Definitely mention that the mono mic works great for Internet / telephone
stuff.
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Monte - Mono Cardioid
Microphone
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I purchase a mono cardioid microphone
for internet usage and it works great.
It is lightweight and unobtrusive. Recommend it
to everyone that demands
quality and best of all made in USA.
Monte Asche
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Chris, a PodCaster - Omni Stereo mic
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Hi Darren,
A few months ago I received the Omni Stereo Mic that I ordered from
you and it's the main microphone for my podcast, Bad Metaphor. I had read
about your microphones and decided to try out the Omni Stereo because I
need to record my son and myself for the podcast. I thought that I could
use my miniDisc recorder and record in stereo with one microphone on my
and one on my cohost. Then I wouldn't treat the recording as stereo, but
as a two-channel recording and I could position each person when I edited
the show. It worked perfectly and it's the main microphone that we use for
the podcast. Thanks for your craftsmanship and attention to detail. You've
made it so much easier to do the podcast.
Thanks,
Chris Campbell
Producer / Cohost - Bad Metaphor
http://www.badmetaphor.com
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Vin,
a Wedding Videographer from Colchester, Connecticut - Iriver Mono mic
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Hey Darren--
Been using your GiantSquids in my wedding vid business for the last
year and a half and they've survived the abuse of drunk grooms, best men,
priests and JPs...they've also outlasted my Azden lav...oh yeah, they sound
great, too! Just received another two in the mail today...thanks for
making a quality mic for an excellent price. I'll be back!
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| Jennifer
a Wedding Videographer - Iriver Mono mic |
Hi Darren,
I wanted to personally let you know how happy we are with our recent purhase
of 3 Iriver Omni Mono Microphones. We used them for the first time
with a wedding we we booked through a recommendation from a former producer
of the TLC Show "A Wedding Story", so needless to say there was quite a bit
of pressure to pull off a flawless shoot. One thing that we did not
worry about for a second was the audio. When I got home I rushed to
my computer and loaded the audio from my iRiver mics, and was blown away
by the quality I was hearing. It sounded great, and you've helped to
keep our reputation in tact for this wedding and many to come.
Again, thank you so much for a fantastic product, and we're so glad we
found you!! We wish you nothing but the best for the future and we
can't wait to use our mics again!!
Best Wishes,
Jennifer Boys
Co-Owner, Fairytale Productions
Website: www.ftpweddings.com
Blog: www.ftpweddings.squarespace.com
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Ken from Lincoln Park, MI - Iriver Mono mic
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Hi Darren,
The mics arrived today and work perfectly. I'm very happy
with the quality of your work and product. I'm sure they will add quite
a bit to the audio quality of our wedding videos. Hope you can get more
of the right angle plugs, because I'm sure you will sell many more of
the mics with those plugs. They really make the Irivers a sleek package
and fit nicely in the grooms pocket without fear of bending or breaking
a straight plug. Thanks again for your extra work and staying up late to
get the job done for us.
Heres hoping your businees continues to grow,
Ken...
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Blaze,
lead guitarist for Erin Harkes and the Rebound, Albany, NY - Stereo Omni
Mics
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Darren, got the mic today - thank you so much
- Jeez Louise!!! - it far exceeds my expectations - you're design is brilliant
and light years ahead of all other stereo recording mic's I looked at and
ALL of them cost MUCH more and can't compare spec-wise....I will spread
the word far and wide, especially to all my musician friends, that there
is no better mic for live remote recording, period, end of story. Stop looking
people - Darren has the solution!
I am using it with my Boss microbr recorder which supports plugin power
- astounding clarity and stereo separation and full frequency response - I
checked for phasing problems, etc. by collapsing tracks to mono but everything
is rock solid.
Darren, consider me an evangelist and feel free to quote me on your site!
Blaze, lead guitarist for Erin Harkes and the Rebound, Albany, NY
peace brother!!!
Thank you thank you thank you!!!! |
Symon
from San Francisco, CA - Oak Mini Stereo Microphone
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Hey, Darren:
Just wanted to let you know that I got the microphone and this thing totally
ROCKS! I am running it into a Sony MD Walkman (minidisk recorder).
I used it on Thursday to record a lecture for school and last night I slipped
the rig into my jacket pocket and secretly recorded a band in a local bar.
The sound was truly amazing in both cases, totally usable (and the best
part was not having to deal with a cord, like with my ECM-909A - a great mic
but clumsy to use on the road due to the cord and batteries, etc).
Thanks again! I will be recommending your microphone to my friends.
-->S.
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From Darren, an Iriver user
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Darren,
I don't usually do this, but I wanted to praise you a little
bit for a great product! I haven't yet had the chance to record
a live band, but I work for an airline as an avionics tech and did some
testing at my place of work. I got some great audio of an L1011 taxiing
up to the hangar. I input it into an mp3 encoder/ player made by
Samsung, and wanted to see how well it did with very loud sound.
It sounds like being there (only no earplugs required)!
Thanks, and well wishes.
Darren
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BIG John, a professional
radio reporter in Phoenix, AZ - Stereo Omnidirectional
Microphone
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Just want to let you know
that I'm using the stereo powered microphones I purchased from you with
a Sharp MD recorder.
In the few times I have done interviews on the
air (an FM station), they have performed above expectations.
In fact, these little guys sound as good and clean as the Shure
SM7 we actually use in the studio.
A very good product for working in the field.
They have wonderful gain too.
BIG John
KRXS FM
Globe/Phoenix, AZ
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Mark from the US
- Cardioid Stereo Microphone
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I have had great success using
these GSA Cardioids.
I and others have been truly amazed at the sound
quality these tiny wonders provide. I have recorded some
Derek Trucks Band shows using the Line-In on my new Sharp DR7.
Thank you for the great customer service and the
excellent quality products. I have recommended your line
several times since purchasing these last November 2003. Thanks
again.
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Andy P., UK - Giant
Squid Omnidirectional Powered Stereo Microphone
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Great item at a very reasonable
price, a very good quality recording without having to pay
hundreds of dollars. I am very pleased and advise others
to order.
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Pete, Cleveland,
Ohio - Cardioid Omnidirectional Powered Stereo Microphone
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Good news. This was my
first time using my new Squid battery powered stereo mics for a high profile
concert, and the hour's worth of performance I captured sounds
phenomenal.
I don't think anyone could have scored a better
quality recording of it, and even anything straight off their
board might have a shitty mix.
I set the squids into the line in of my Sony MZ-R700
MD recorder with auto record level. I figured Simon and
Garfunkel aren't exactly as loud as, say Rush, so it was a guess.
It paid off, because everything is crystal clear, no overpowering
low end bass, and only trace peripheral noise (claps, etc) between
numbers.
I can't use enough superlative language
to describe my pleasure with the mics. Just great. If
I were wealthier, I'd stock up for future band practices and concert
night outs.
Here's a quote you can use: Anyone who records
and swaps concerts should invest in a pair of Giant Squids. If
you're going to chance bringing gear past a security checkpoint,
you owe it to yourself and the artist to make sure what you're recording
sounds good, amateur job or not. Get some of these mics. There's
nothing amateur about the sound if you aim 'em right. I damn
near shit when I heard what I'd captured. Thanks again.
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Irving, Chicago,
IL - Omnidirectional Stereo Powered Microphone
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I bought mics and a battery
box from you over ebay a year and a half ago. I use them with my
MD recorder to record live shows at bars and small clubs in Chicago.
I've been very happy with the recordings. They sound great,
and I remain pleasantly surprised at the sound quality I get
with the set up.
I think the bass roll off really helps a lot.
I'm also really happy with the build quality. The clips remain
strong, the connections are tight, and they've survived
being sweat on in a bar for hours on end, not to mention the
near constant rattling around. Thanks for a really good product.
Irving
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Ken from Lincoln Park, MI - Iriver Mono mic
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Hi Darren,
The mics arrived today and work perfectly. I'm very happy
with the quality of your work and product. I'm sure they will add quite
a bit to the audio quality of our wedding videos. Hope you can get more
of the right angle plugs, because I'm sure you will sell many more of
the mics with those plugs. They really make the Irivers a sleek package
and fit nicely in the grooms pocket without fear of bending or breaking
a straight plug. Thanks again for your extra work and staying up late to
get the job done for us.
Heres hoping your businees continues to grow,
Ken...
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Rodney C., Toronto,
Canada - Omnidirectional Mono Microphone
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HOLY CRAP! Haha. I just got the
mic today in the mail. It was packaged just great, kept the mic in
perfect condition. When I took it out, it looked great and then
I tried it and it was wonderful!!
I can only say WOW! This was the best money I have spent
so far on the net I think besides my MD player!!
I wanted to test out the mic with a challenge right away.
I have two guinea pigs in my basement and turned on my mic from
upstairs. It could actually pick up their squealing!! My goodness,
couldn't believe it totally, brought it into class picked up
everything just wonderfully. I even picked up a little bit
of a conversation outside around the water fountain.
Wow, thanks so very much for the m ic, you don't know how
much energy this will save me for listening in class haha!
I just want to say thanks so much again, keep up the good
work and of course take the best of care :)
Rodney C.
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Jon, - Omnidirectional
Stereo Powered Microphone
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Those are some pretty awesome
mics. The recording came out great, especially of the jazz concert
in Boston.
I was amazed with the clarity and the wide range
that the mics have.
Thanks a lot and I'm sure I will recommend you
if I ever here that someone needs some awesome mics.
It worked well in the line in also since the
concert was pretty loud and we were up pretty close.
I think even on the lowest setting on the Mic In and it could
have clipped a few times (but did not). I'm just in the
process of transfering the show into my computer.
Thanks again,
Jon
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Bill - Omnidirectional
Mono Microphone
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...As for the mike itself,
IT IS GREAT! I tried it today, connecting it up to a Dictaphone
digital recorder. I love the sound quality.
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Daniel, Austrailia
- Stereo Omnidirectional Microphone
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Thanks for the quick response
and advice. I got the Stereo Microphone from you as I was
a bit disappointed from the crap $20 I previously had.
Basically, I used the mike for a few concerts
here and there but most for recording when I go sightseeing
or take a tour (I'm an Aussie heading back home soon after 18
months abroad). I'm very impressed with the quality of the mike
you sold me :)
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David - Powered Omnidirectional
Stereo Microphone
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Hey darren,
I had purchased your powered stereo mics.
I just wanted to quickly commend you on an
excellent product.
I used them to record a show, and it was
my first attempt to ever do something like that, and the mics
made me look good!!
Not only did they produce an incredible sound,
but the durability was phenomenal!! People were tugging
me and pushing me, but the mics never came unclipped and the
wires never pulled from the unit!
The sleekness of the unit is very convenient
as well. My friends were amazed when I showed myself "wired
up" but 100% concealed and unnoticeable. The mics also
produce crazy good acoustic home recordings!!
Thank you very much for the product. The
price for such an excellent mic is awesome. I've recommended
your product to many people, whom were all just as amazed as I
was at the quality.
Later,
Dave / Gillign
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Brent S., a drummer
from Tennessee - Stereo Omnidirectional Microphones
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Hello Darren,
Just wanted to let you know I received
the Omnidirectional Stereo Microphones the other day.
These are great!
I've been recording my drum practices on my Mini
Disc recorder and the fidelity is nothing short of amazing.
I was blown away by the clarity and definition that the Binaural
Stereo Microphones are able to capture.
I truly appreciate your providing a high quality,
low expense means for capturing live sound exceptionally
well.
Thanks Again.
Brent S.
drummer
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Jon, North Carolina - Custom
Made Cables
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Hey man I just wanted to
let you know I got the cable fine and I built my contact microphones
onto it. Works great! I covered the discs with a rubber
coat once soldered on to protect them.
This is now a really perfect field recording device
for what I do. I recorded the sounds coming from machinery
around campus and some of it's really beautiful. All of it's
clean sounding as hell, it's really refreshing as I am used to
hiss!
Thanks for helping me out.
I want to get a binaural mic so I can
go out and record sounds in air rather than from surfaces...
Jon
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Christopher, - Omnidirectional
Stereo Microphone
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Oh, my God. Darren I just
got the mic set. It's "the bomb" and worth the wait. Much better than
the Audio Technica stereo mic is bought a few months ago. Did
you design it?
Expect positive feedback.
Christopher
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Bo, a Sharp MD user
- Gold Plated Mini Microphone
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Darren:
Just wanted to let you know that I've
received the gold plated mono mic and am VERY pleased with the
results!
I'm using it in conjunction with a Sharp
MD-MS722 portable Mini Disc recorder (which runs virtually silent
- WAY better than those things that Sony is cranking out!)
and have only experienced such clean recordings when using
pro audio gear worth thousands!
Thanks for a great product. I may have to get more of
your microphones!
Bo
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John - Cardioid Battery
Powered Microphone.
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I'm just writing to say thanks
for selling such awesome mics. I have been recording my
band, and even with just the 2 mics it sounds incredible. I have
even gotten compliments from professional recorders. They are very
surprised when I tell them my mic was just $80, obviously. thanks
a lot, im very very impressed with your work.
John
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Andrea from Italy on
the Omnidirectional Stereo Mic
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Hi,
I have a Omnidirectional Stereo Microphone that I used with a creative jb3
to rec a concert in a palasport.
The audio in this place is very bad, but with this microphone the sound of
my registration has been very good.
I have even gotten compliments from professional recorders. Not more
$ for this mic but big satisfaction!
Thanks!
Andy
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