In this episode, we take a look at and a listen to the new Stellar X3 large diaphragm condenser microphone from TZ Audio. I previously reviewed the Stellar X2 and Stellar X2 Vintage microphones back in early 2020 and am happy to report that Tech Zone Audio’s newest microphone is a substantial improvement in overall sound quality and build. The X3 has a warm, articulate, but not overstated sound that works well with most voices for voice over, podcasting, or live-streaming.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- TZ Audio Stellar X3 large diaphragm condenser microphone - TZ Audio
- TZ Audio Stellar X2 large diaphragm condenser microphone - Amazon
- TZ Audio Stellar X2 Vintage large diaphragm condenser microphone - Amazon
- RODE NT1 large diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices 888 mixer/recorder - B&H, Sweetwater
- Canon C200 cinema camera - B&H
- Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS lens - B&H. Amazon
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVEStore, Amazon
- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG IS ART lens - B&H, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Amazon
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