Audio Zip Packages

Session Reference Downloads

Download organized session archives categorized by test source and microphone model.

Macro studio view of a large-diaphragm condenser microphone capsu

Vocal Shootouts

Studio Condenser Test

Raw vocal takes across four large-diaphragm studio condensers recorded through a discrete class-A preamp.

Close-up macro shot of a stereo pair of small diaphragm condenser

Drum Overheads

Ribbon vs Small Condenser

Unprocessed stereo overhead tracks capturing transient response and cymbal air without compression.

Macro detail of an acoustic guitar soundhole and bridge with a vi

Acoustic Guitar

Dynamic vs Ribbon Capture

Direct acoustic guitar session comparing warmth and high-frequency detail across three microphone positions.

DAW Setup Guide

Importing & Level Matching

Import these 24-bit 96kHz WAV files directly into your digital audio workstation without applying gain compensation, channel plugins, or master bus processing. The files are level-matched at peak capture to preserve original transient dynamics.

For direct shootout comparison, align track start times to the sample grid and toggle channel mutes instantly. Evaluating uncoloured audio in your own treated room eliminates YouTube audio compression artifacts.