All In the tests

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To make a review in such conditions allowed us to appreciate all of the El Diablo’s potential, and we can’t say we were disappointed at all. On the technical side, it keeps all its promises, particularly regarding extreme SPL handling capability. Also it can be used in any given application, without fear of damaging it.

The El Diablo has a real sonic personality, delivering a lot of bottom end. But it also has nice high end, more than the majority of ribbon microphones. It captures a large range of frequencies, giving the mix engineer enough textures to have several mixing choices.

It can effectively be an alternative to consider, instead of usual mics that aren’t used to being challenged in the high SPL domain.
Of course, innovation has its price, US SRP $2750 including a wood case and a suspension. It is more expensive than the majority of its direct competitors, from which we can conclude that only a privileged few will be able to use it in front of a bass drum or in any other application.

Ultra-high SPL handling capability
Capable of way more than other ribbon mics
Sound

Innovation has its price

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