Asier Del Alamo about Shure 16A

“This electret small diaphragm condenser mic does a lot of work in our studio. It doesn’t use phantom power but a normal battery. If you go for a clean and accurate sound it is not the mic you want in your session, but if you want a crispy bright sound that can be distorted in the preamp and achieve a sharp sounding guitar, voice or snare, is the mic you are looking for. We use it a lot to add some vibe and character in addition to a more transparent sounding mic.” - Asier Del Alamo