Name: Turnstile Audio Concourse Series TAC1100 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
Brand: Turnstile Audio
SKU: TAC1100
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

Turnstile Audio Concourse Series TAC1100 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

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Turnstile Audio Concourse Series TAC1100...

Shop the Turnstile Audio TAC1100 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone. Low noise, multi polar patterns. Excellent sound quality. Order yours today!

With the Concourse Series TAC1100 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone, you can experience high-quality, professional audio recording like never before. This durable and versatile microphone is designed to deliver warm, vivid, and clear sound, making it an ideal choice for a variety of recording scenarios, including broadcasting, vocal and instrument recording, live streaming, and more.The TAC1100 Condenser Microphone is not just a tool, but a gateway to creating stunningly detailed audio content. Whether you're a podcaster, a social media content creator, or a live performer, this microphone will bring your audio to life with its rich, full-bodied sound. Its design, reminiscent of vintage microphone models, adds a pleasing saturation to the sound, making your recordings stand out.The TAC1100 comes with a shock mount to isolate it from potential stand noise, and a windscreen to reduce plosive sounds when recording vocals. It also includes a sturdy metal hard case for secure transport, making it a reliable choice for field recordings or on-the-go use.This microphone is engineered to capture natural, precise sound with a built-in output transformer that enhances and clarifies vocals and instruments. It's designed to minimize handling noise, ensuring your recordings are free from unwanted sounds. With the TAC1100, you can focus on creating content without worrying about post-recording enhancements.The TAC1100 can handle a wide spectrum of sound. Its high-end roll-off effect and added mid-range depth make your voice or instrument sound punchy and present. The low-end evens out the overall sound, creating a balanced, clear recording. The 10dB pad and low-cut switch's filter ensure clean and clear recordings, even with loud sound sources.The TAC1100 offers three polar pattern options (Cardioid, Figure 8, & Omni), providing flexibility for various miking techniques. Its standard XLR connection allows it to connect to any professional audio device, and it runs on industry-standard 48v phantom power.The Concourse Series by Turnstile Audio provides creators with the tools necessary to capture high-quality audio. Whether you're in the studio, out in the field, or anywhere else, these microphones offer both professionals and newcomers the opportunity to experience vivid audio clarity. With the TAC1100 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone, you can elevate your audio journey and create content that truly resonates.

Seeing the price of $69, I bought these with a chuckle and out of curiosity. I'm a 25+ years active recordist/mix/mastering engineer and have designed and built a number of boutique mics and speaker systems of my own - I know my way around good audio quality and what it takes to produce it.

This product is a rarity for many reasons - one being that it is built for the people, likely at a loss to the company. The sound quality is rich, with great low self noise and excellent frequency response inspired by a '47 style capsule, some smooth transient control and character added by the hefty transformer balanced circuit, nice plosive rejection and acoustic tonality from the capsule deck, cradle, and German style headbasket. 

Two of these mics will cost you the same as a single Behringer B2-Pro - and each of them will mop the floor with that mic. Having 3 polar patterns with nice voicings for each, a low cut filter switch and pad switch - coming in at 69 bucks? Sounding this good? Only a few ways that could happen, and all of them require giving of the company something of immense value to the customer. 

I did not probe around inside, but just opened them up to see how they went about this. To my amusement, (though already expected from the great sound quality) the PCB's are of high quality. While most parts in the surrounding design are surface mount, those in the audio path are discrete and high quality components, using industry standard methods to achieve the best sound possible. 

TLDR: Get these. Pro/amateur, anywhere between - these are excellent mics at any price. At this price point, they're basically free. Free boutique mics, everyone. Seriously. Grab a pair and enjoy.

Nothing under $300, dare I say $500+ compares

The TAC1100 is a good bang for your buck condenser microphone. The different polar patterns, -10dB pad and a Low Cut Filter gives you the tools to capture any source. This budget friendly microphone was such a surprise,  I purchased an additional one for ORTF and XY stereo recordings. YMMV.

TAC1100 bang for your buck condenser mic

This mic sounds very good. I bought one a while back, now I bought a second one to have a pair for stereo and M/S. It has a smooth top end and warm bass.

Better than you might expect.

Just finished an extensive shootout with the TAC700 and TAC1100 mics, and I am impressed!! 

I have a descent home studio setup, and these were up against a C414B-ULS, TLM107, TLM102, U47fet Clone, SM57, MXL144 and MXL4000 (all in cardioid). The transformer saturation is very pleasant and musical. The top end is not overly hyped but sounds open, and, in fact, everything sounded very large and clear. This mic is not on the dark or veiled side, but not bright either. I actually found it to be in the range of the TLM102 and the U47Fet clone. The response brings some of the lower mids forward, and handles most sources pleasantly without EQ. 

I bought a pair of these and the TAC700s with the intent to return one or the other, but now all are going to stay with my recording setup. NOT cheap sounding. Incredible bang-for-buck at the price. 

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Turnstile Audio Concourse Series TAC1100 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

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