”It’s amazing how a mic can have so much clarity without losing any of the body. When I heard the EVO 251 against the ELA M, It sounded like the same mic, but with an upgrade. More clarity, more dimension and more energy without sounding hyped. It even sounded more musical, especially when pushed. All this and it had zero noise-floor at all. I would highly recommend these mics. Circle Audio has created a cheat code.”

“I love the Circle Audio EVO 251 condenser because it is full bodied and sits right into a production without EQ or tons of processing… That being said if you do want to process heavy after recording, it won’t result in a bunch of unpleasant problems coming forward. Very natural and brilliant sounding! Love it.”

“I’m actually super impressed with these mics. Big shoes to fill but these are definitely the modern solution for getting great recordings. Vocals sound finished without even adding any processing.”

“I’m lucky enough to have heard these mics from the development phase to release. They blow away any and all competition at a price point that makes them affordable for small/home studios and for professional studios to stock whole lockers with. The EVO 251 absolutely decimates every vintage 251 I’ve ever worked with. It’s everything those mics wish they could have been but can’t. Circle Audio mics are the future…. And you won’t believe what they have in store next.”

“Lots of clarity and clean top end but never thin or brittle. It’s kinda like if the 251 and C800 has a baby… By far the best of both worlds.”

“This is a huge game-changing situation for independent producers and singers who long for the highest quality mics but simply can’t afford to buy.. Gives them the opportunity to compete at the level of the top pros at prices they can afford. Clients will perform better and the “Circle Audio EVO 251 will give them the added confidence they need.”

“What Circle Audio has done is revolutionary. They’ve made a mic that is much better suited for today’s recording. It’s just… better.”

“I never thought I would see the day when I would prefer a budget-friendly microphone to a legendary one. The EVO 251 is special and Circle Audio is making it hard to justify using anything else. It makes total sense why they say these are legends evolved.”

“Modern times call for modern solutions. And it was about time we updated a few things. The Circle Audio mics are a much needed evolution. It’s only right they pop it off with the EVO 251. Fall in love with your recordings without heavy processing, these mics just sound great out the gate. Do your studio a favor and get yourself a Circle Audio mic.”

“We are so impressed with the Circle Audio EVO 251, we’re retiring our vintage microphones and are acquiring the Circle Audio product line in pairs! The EVO 251 outperforms our Telefunken ELA M 251 in EVERY WAY!”

“You can definitely hear the difference when you put EVO 251 against any mic. This kind of clarity is unheard of!”

“My condolences to the rest of my mic locker. They’re just going to have to watch my EVO 251 from the closet. It’s just so good. Can’t call it a clone if it’s better than the original.”

“As an engineer that records a lot of artists on the road in hotel rooms and AirBNB Living rooms on a laptop, I need a mic that really shines in these undesirable conditions. The non-existent noise floor and rejection of the EVO’s capsule is perfect for achieving some of the best vocals I’ve ever heard in places that have no business sounding that good.”

“I think this mic is a game changer. In all my years in the business working on the best microphones in the game, this is the only microphone I can slap a reverb on it and it sounds like the vocals were mixed. This mic chops my work time in half. Don’t see myself choosing any other microphones ever again.”

“I would have saved a sh*t ton of money and time if I had one of these when I started out. The guys at Circle Audio made something really special here!”