When it comes to capturing the sound of acoustic guitars, good microphones are worth their weight in gold—and this is most often reflected in their cost. Countering this trend, Blue Microphones has introduced the Ember, which at $99.99 is the most affordable option in the company’s line of XLR mics. AG reviews the ember in the November/December 2019 issue, and the piece is also online at https://bit.ly/2lOlVie.