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| − | ! TESC SKU !! Image !! | + | ! TESC SKU |
| + | !Brand/Model!! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Usage !! Transducer !! Power | ||
| + | Source | ||
| + | ! Connector !! Code | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |MAA||[[File:Maa.png|frameless]]|| | + | |MAA |
| + | |AKG D202E | ||
| + | |[[File:Maa.png|frameless]]|| | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | |Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | ||
|D | |D | ||
|||XLR | |||XLR | ||
| − | || | + | ||MAA |
|- | |- | ||
|MAB | |MAB | ||
| − | |||
|AKG D224E | |AKG D224E | ||
| + | |[[File:Mab.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, | |Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, | ||
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|D | |D | ||
|||XLR | |||XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MAB |
|- | |- | ||
|MAE | |MAE | ||
| − | |||
|AKG 460B | |AKG 460B | ||
| + | |[[File:Mae.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | |Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | ||
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|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MAE |
|- | |- | ||
|MAF | |MAF | ||
| − | |||
|AKG D112 | |AKG D112 | ||
| + | |[[File:Maf.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | |Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | ||
|D | |D | ||
|||XLR | |||XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MAF |
|- | |- | ||
|MAH | |MAH | ||
| − | |||
|AKG C414 | |AKG C414 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mah.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
|Large diaphragm condenser. | |Large diaphragm condenser. | ||
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|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MAH |
|- | |- | ||
|MAN | |MAN | ||
| − | |||
|ASTON | |ASTON | ||
ORIGIN | ORIGIN | ||
| + | |[[File:Man.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | |Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | ||
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|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MAN |
|- | |- | ||
|MAV | |MAV | ||
| − | |||
|AUDIO | |AUDIO | ||
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4060 | 4060 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mav.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | |Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | ||
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|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MAV |
|- | |- | ||
|MBN | |MBN | ||
| − | |||
|NEUMANN | |NEUMANN | ||
KM-84 | KM-84 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mbn.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | |Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | ||
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|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MBN |
|- | |- | ||
|MBO | |MBO | ||
| − | |||
|NEUMANN | |NEUMANN | ||
U87 | U87 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mbo.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
|Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | |Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | ||
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|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MBO |
|- | |- | ||
|MPB | |MPB | ||
| − | |||
|NEUMANN | |NEUMANN | ||
KM-83 | KM-83 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mbp.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|OMIN | |OMIN | ||
|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | |The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | ||
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|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MPB |
|- | |- | ||
|MBQ | |MBQ | ||
| − | |||
|NEUMANN | |NEUMANN | ||
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(FET) | (FET) | ||
| + | |[[File:Mpq.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|HYPER | |HYPER | ||
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|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MBQ |
|- | |- | ||
|MCK | |MCK | ||
| − | |||
|AVANTONE | |AVANTONE | ||
CK-40 | CK-40 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mck.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|STEREO | |STEREO | ||
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|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MCK |
|- | |- | ||
|MCNT | |MCNT | ||
| − | |||
|RODE NT4 | |RODE NT4 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mcnt.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|STEREO | |STEREO | ||
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ONLY | ONLY | ||
|XLR OR 1/8" | |XLR OR 1/8" | ||
| − | | | + | |MCNT |
|- | |- | ||
|MCP | |MCP | ||
| − | |||
|CROWN | |CROWN | ||
PZM | PZM | ||
| + | |[[File:Mcp.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|HEMI- | |HEMI- | ||
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|48V OR 2X9V BAT | |48V OR 2X9V BAT | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MCP |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MCS | |MCS | ||
| − | |||
|STUDIO | |STUDIO | ||
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C4 | C4 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mcs.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES | |CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES | ||
|Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | |Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | ||
| Line 580: | Line 597: | ||
|48V | |48V | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MCS |
|- | |- | ||
|MED | |MED | ||
| − | |||
|ELECTRO | |ELECTRO | ||
| Line 589: | Line 605: | ||
635A | 635A | ||
| + | |[[File:Med.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
| | | | ||
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| | | | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MED |
|- | |- | ||
|MEG | |MEG | ||
| − | |||
|EV RE-16 | |EV RE-16 | ||
| + | |[[File:Meg.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
| | | | ||
| Line 606: | Line 625: | ||
| | | | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MEG |
|- | |- | ||
|MEJ | |MEJ | ||
| − | |||
|EV RE-15 | |EV RE-15 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mej.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | |Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | ||
| Line 619: | Line 639: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEM | |MEM | ||
| − | |||
|EV RE-55 | |EV RE-55 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mem.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | |Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | ||
| Line 629: | Line 650: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEO | |MEO | ||
| − | |||
|EV CS-15 | |EV CS-15 | ||
| + | |[[File:Meo.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | |CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | ||
|Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | |Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | ||
| Line 639: | Line 661: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEP | |MEP | ||
| − | |||
|EV RE-20 | |EV RE-20 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mep.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | |Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | ||
| Line 649: | Line 672: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MER | |MER | ||
| − | |||
|EV RE-18 | |EV RE-18 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mer.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | |Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | ||
| Line 658: | Line 682: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MES | |MES | ||
| − | |||
|EV 408B | |EV 408B | ||
| + | |[[File:Mes.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | |Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | ||
| Line 668: | Line 693: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MET | |MET | ||
| − | |||
|EV 308B | |EV 308B | ||
| + | |[[File:Met.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | |Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | ||
| Line 678: | Line 704: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEW | |MEW | ||
| − | |||
|EARTH | |EARTH | ||
| Line 684: | Line 709: | ||
TC 20 | TC 20 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mew.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects | |Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects | ||
| Line 692: | Line 719: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MFH | |MFH | ||
| − | |||
|CASCADE | |CASCADE | ||
FATHEAD | FATHEAD | ||
| + | |[[File:Mfh.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|FIGURE 8 | |FIGURE 8 | ||
|Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | |Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | ||
| Line 704: | Line 732: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHA | |MHA | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE SM58 | |SHURE SM58 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mha.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
| | | | ||
| Line 715: | Line 744: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHB | |MHB | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE | |SHURE | ||
| Line 721: | Line 749: | ||
87A | 87A | ||
| + | |[[File:Mhb.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|SUPERCARDIOD | |SUPERCARDIOD | ||
|Hand held vocal mic | |Hand held vocal mic | ||
| Line 731: | Line 761: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHD | |MHD | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE SM53 | |SHURE SM53 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mhd.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | |Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | ||
| Line 741: | Line 772: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHE | |MHE | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE SM57 | |SHURE SM57 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mhe.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | |good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | ||
| Line 751: | Line 783: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHF | |MHF | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE SM81 | |SHURE SM81 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mhf.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | |Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | ||
| Line 761: | Line 794: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHG | |MHG | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE VP88 | |SHURE VP88 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mhg.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID, | |CARDIOID, | ||
| Line 773: | Line 807: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHK | |MHK | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE KSM32 | |SHURE KSM32 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mhk.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | |General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | ||
| Line 783: | Line 818: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHM | |MHM | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE KSM137 | |SHURE KSM137 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mhm.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | |Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | ||
| Line 793: | Line 829: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHS | |MHS | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE SM7B | |SHURE SM7B | ||
| + | |[[File:Mhs.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | |Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | ||
| Line 803: | Line 840: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEF | |MEF | ||
| − | |||
|SHURE BETA 52A | |SHURE BETA 52A | ||
| + | |[[File:BETA52A.JPG|frameless|155x155px]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Supercardioid specifically for kick drums | |Supercardioid specifically for kick drums | ||
| Line 814: | Line 852: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MML | |MML | ||
| − | |||
|MARSHAL | |MARSHAL | ||
MXL2003 | MXL2003 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mml.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | |General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | ||
| Line 826: | Line 865: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MNA | |MNA | ||
| − | |||
|SENNHEISER 421 | |SENNHEISER 421 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mna.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | |Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | ||
| Line 836: | Line 876: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MKH | |MKH | ||
| − | |||
|SENNHEISER MKH 40 | |SENNHEISER MKH 40 | ||
| + | |[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|152x152px]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range. | |The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range. | ||
| Line 847: | Line 888: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MAD | |MAD | ||
| − | |||
|SENNHEISER | |SENNHEISER | ||
E604 DRUM MIC KIT | E604 DRUM MIC KIT | ||
| + | |[[File:E605.JPG|frameless|160x160px]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Mic kit specifically built for snare drums. Emphasis on mid and high frequencies, with a fairly clear low frequency clarity. Based on MD 421 technology. | |Mic kit specifically built for snare drums. Emphasis on mid and high frequencies, with a fairly clear low frequency clarity. Based on MD 421 technology. | ||
| Line 859: | Line 901: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MNC | |MNC | ||
| − | |||
|MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT | |MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT | ||
| + | |[[File:Mnc.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
|Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | |Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | ||
| Line 869: | Line 912: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MND | |MND | ||
| − | |||
|SENNHEISER 441 | |SENNHEISER 441 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch | |Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch | ||
| Line 879: | Line 923: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MNE | |MNE | ||
| − | |||
|DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD | |DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD | ||
(MKE 2002) | (MKE 2002) | ||
| + | |[[File:Mne.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | |Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | ||
| Line 890: | Line 935: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MOF | |MOF | ||
| − | |||
|SONY ECM50 | |SONY ECM50 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mof.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Vintage lavalier vocal mic | |Vintage lavalier vocal mic | ||
| Line 904: | Line 950: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MOH | |MOH | ||
| − | |||
|SONY ECM22P | |SONY ECM22P | ||
| + | |[[File:Moh.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts | |Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts | ||
| Line 916: | Line 963: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MPP | |MPP | ||
| − | |||
|PACIFIC PRO LD1 | |PACIFIC PRO LD1 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mpp.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | |Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | ||
| Line 926: | Line 974: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MRB | |MRB | ||
| − | |||
|BEYER M160 | |BEYER M160 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mrb.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|HYPERCARDIOID | |HYPERCARDIOID | ||
|Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | |Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | ||
| Line 936: | Line 985: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MRC | |MRC | ||
| − | |||
|COLES 4038 | |COLES 4038 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mrc.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|FIGURE 8 | |FIGURE 8 | ||
|Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | |Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | ||
| Line 946: | Line 996: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MRR | |MRR | ||
| − | |||
|RCA 77DX | |RCA 77DX | ||
| + | |[[File:Mrr.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
|Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals. | |Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals. | ||
| Line 956: | Line 1,007: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MRY | |MRY | ||
| − | |||
|ROYER R121 | |ROYER R121 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mry.png|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|FIGURE 8 | |FIGURE 8 | ||
|High quality ribbon instrument mic. | |High quality ribbon instrument mic. | ||
| Line 966: | Line 1,018: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MTS | |MTS | ||
| − | |||
|CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 | |CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mts.png|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|OMNI, | |OMNI, | ||
CARDIOID | CARDIOID | ||
| Line 977: | Line 1,030: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MTS2 | |MTS2 | ||
| − | |||
|CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | |CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | ||
| + | |[[File:Mts2.png|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
| + | | | ||
|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. | ||
| Line 987: | Line 1,041: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MSV | |MSV | ||
| − | |||
|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | |SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | ||
| + | |[[File:Msv.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
| | | | ||
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | ||
| Line 997: | Line 1,052: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MSZ | |MSZ | ||
| − | |||
|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | |SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | ||
| + | |[[File:Msz.png|frameless]] | ||
| + | | | ||
| | | | ||
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 16 December 2021
"General Access" mics accessible to all enrolled students who are in programs paying media fees. The General Access section of Media Loan is different from the "Audio Studio" section, which is just for advanced audio classes and to be used exclusively inside the audio facilities on campus. For help learning about mics check our Microphone Basics page as well as our Audio Fundamentals page.
Explanation of Columns
- Type: The most common category used to describe each mic.
- Sound: Example audio for various mics.
- Usage: The most common use the mic is built for.
- Power Source: Power needed, see the Microphone Basics page to learn about Condensers and Dynamics and what type of transducer needs power to work.
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MICROPHONES
| Type | Brand/Model | Image | Sound | Pattern | Standard Usage | Transducer | Power Source | Connector | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | Shure SM-58 | 
|
Cardioid
|
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHA | |
| Stage | Shure SM-57 | 
|
|
Cardioid |
Instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHE |
| Stage | Shure Beta 57A | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHC | |
| Stage | Sennheiser MD-421 | 
|
Cardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MNA | |
| Broadcast | Electrovoice RE-27 N/D |  |
Cardioid |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEV | |
| Broadcast | Sennheiser MD46 | 
|
Cardioid |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MSM | |
| Isolating from noise | Beyerdynamic M88 TG | 
|
Hypercardioid |
Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MTG | |
| Broadcast | Beyerdynamic M58 | 
|
Omni |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MBD | |
| Broadcast | Electrovoice 635A | 
|
Omni |
Voice and room mic | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MED | |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE-16 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEG | |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE-15 |  |
Supercardioid |
Instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEJ | |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE-18 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MER | |
| Combo Kit | Sennheiser K6 | 
|
|
Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid | Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MNC |
| Shotgun | Audio Technica 835B | 
|
Hypercardioid |
Film, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR | MAU | |
| Shotgun | Rode NTG1 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Film, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR | MCNTG | |
| Lavalier | Shure MX185 | 
|
Cardioid |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR | MOX | |
| Lavalier | Sony ECM50 | 
|
Omni |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MOF | |
| Lavalier | Audio Technica 899 | 
|
Omni |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MOJ | |
| Stage | Shure SM86 |  |
Cardioid |
Voice | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR | MSCC | |
| Stereo | Audio Technica AT825 | 
|
Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | Instruments and film | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR | MAI | |
| Stereo | Rode NT4 | 
|
Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | Instruments and film | Condenser | 1 9V Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR | MCNT4 | |
| Shotgun | Rode VideoMic | 
|
Super Cardioid |
Film, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | 1 9V Battery | 1/8” | MCV | |
| Stereo | Sony ECM-MS907 | 
|
Stereo | Film, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | 1/8” | MOT | |
| Stereo | Sony ECM-MS957 | 
|
Stereo | Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MOS | |
| Lavalier | Sennheiser ME2 | 
|
Omni |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | 1/8" plug-in power | 1/8” | MON | |
| PZM | Crown Sound Grabber II |  |
Omni |
Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. | Condenser | 1 AAA Battery | 1/8” | MCP | |
| PZM | Crown Optimus Sound Grabber |  |
Omni |
Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MCPX | |
| USB | Blue Yeti Pro | 
|
Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo. | Voice | Condenser | Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR | USB & XLR | MBY | |
| USB | Plantronics Audio 628 | 
|
Omni |
Headset mic for calls. | Powered by USB | USB | MHU | ||
| Hydrophone | DolphinEar Pro | 
|
Omni |
Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required. | Contact | Not required | XLR | MHP | |
| Parabolic | Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 | 
|
Omni |
Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Proficiency required. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR | MGP |
Most recent update: November 2021.
| TESC SKU | Brand/Model | Image | Sound | Pattern | Usage | Transducer | Power
Source |
Connector | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAA | AKG D202E |  |
CARDIOID | Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | D | XLR | MAA | ||
| MAB | AKG D224E | 
|
CARDIOID | Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
-20db rear attenuation at all freqs |
D | XLR | MAB | ||
| MAE | AKG 460B | 
|
CARDIOID | Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | C | 48V | XLR | MAE | |
| MAF | AKG D112 | 
|
CARDIOID | Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | D | XLR | MAF | ||
| MAH | AKG C414 | 
|
VARIOUS | Large diaphragm condenser.
Used on instruments |
C | 48V | XLR | MAH | |
| MAN | ASTON
ORIGIN |
|
CARDIOID | Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | C | 48V | XLR | MAN | |
| MAV | AUDIO
TECHNICA 4060 |
|
CARDIOID | Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | C | 48V | XLR | MAV | |
| MBN | NEUMANN
KM-84 |
|
CARDIOID | Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | C | 48V | XLR | MBN | |
| MBO | NEUMANN
U87 |
|
VARIOUS | Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | C | 48V | XLR | MBO | |
| MPB | NEUMANN
KM-83 |
|
OMIN | The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | C | 48V | XLR | MPB | |
| MBQ | NEUMANN
U47 (FET) |
|
HYPER
CARDIOID |
Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | C | 48V | XLR | MBQ | |
| MCK | AVANTONE
CK-40 |
|
STEREO
VARIOUS |
Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern. | C | 48V | XLR | MCK | |
| MCNT | RODE NT4 | 
|
STEREO
CARDIOID |
Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | C |
9V BAT ONLY |
XLR OR 1/8" | MCNT | |
| MCP | CROWN
PZM |
|
HEMI-
SPHERICAL |
Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | PZM | 48V OR 2X9V BAT | XLR | MCP | |
| MCS | STUDIO
PROJECTS C4 |
|
CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES | Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | C | 48V | XLR | MCS | |
| MED | ELECTRO
VOICE (EV) 635A |
|
OMNI |
A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. |
D | XLR | MED | ||
| MEG | EV RE-16 | 
|
SUPERCARDIOID |
Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. |
D | XLR | MEG | ||
| MEJ | EV RE-15 | 
|
SUPERCARDIOID | Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | D | XLR | 80HZ-15KHZ | ||
| MEM | EV RE-55 | 
|
OMNI | Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | D | XLR | 40HZ-20KHZ | ||
| MEO | EV CS-15 | 
|
CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | C | 48V | XLR | 40HZ-18KHZ | |
| MEP | EV RE-20 | 
|
CARDIOID | Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | D | XLR | 45HZ-18KHZ | ||
| MER | EV RE-18 | 
|
SUPERCARDIOID | Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | D | XLR | 80HZ-15KHZ | ||
| MES | EV 408B | 
|
SUPERCARDIOID | Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | D | XLR | 40HZ-19KHZ | ||
| MET | EV 308B | 
|
CARDIOID | Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | D | XLR | 45HZ-18KHZ | ||
| MEW | EARTH
WORKS TC 20 |
|
OMNI | Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects | C | 48V | XLR | 10HZ-20KHZ | |
| MFH | CASCADE
FATHEAD |
|
FIGURE 8 | Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | RIBBON | NO | XLR | 60HZ-8KHZ | |
| MHA | SHURE SM58 | 
|
CARDIOID |
Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. |
D | XLR | 50HZ-18KHZ | ||
| MHB | SHURE
BETA 87A |
|
SUPERCARDIOD | Hand held vocal mic
good feedback rejection |
C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | |
| MHD | SHURE SM53 | 
|
CARDIOID | Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | D | XLR | 70HZ-16KHZ | ||
| MHE | SHURE SM57 | 
|
CARDIOID | good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | D | XLR | 40HZ-15KHZ | ||
| MHF | SHURE SM81 | 
|
CARDIOID | Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | |
| MHG | SHURE VP88 | 
|
CARDIOID,
FIGURE 8 |
Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | C | 48V | XLR | 40HZ-20KHZ | |
| MHK | SHURE KSM32 | 
|
CARDIOID | General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | |
| MHM | SHURE KSM137 | 
|
CARDIOID | Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | |
| MHS | SHURE SM7B | 
|
CARDIOID | Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | D | XLR | 50HZ-20KHZ | ||
| MEF | SHURE BETA 52A | 
|
SUPERCARDIOID | Supercardioid specifically for kick drums | D | XLR | 20HZ-
10KHZ | ||
| MML | MARSHAL
MXL2003 |
|
CARDIOID | General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-23KHZ | |
| MNA | SENNHEISER 421 | 
|
CARDIOID | Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | D | XLR | 30HZ-17KHZ | ||
| MKH | SENNHEISER MKH 40 |  |
CARDIOID | The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range. | C | 48V | XLR | 40HZ-
20KHZ | |
| MAD | SENNHEISER
E604 DRUM MIC KIT |
|
CARDIOID | Mic kit specifically built for snare drums. Emphasis on mid and high frequencies, with a fairly clear low frequency clarity. Based on MD 421 technology. | D | XLR | 40HZ-
18KHZ | ||
| MNC | MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT | 
|
VARIOUS | Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | C | 48V OR AA | XLR | ||
| MND | SENNHEISER 441 | 
|
SUPERCARDIOID | Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch | D | XLR | 40HZ-20KHZ | ||
| MNE | DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD
(MKE 2002) |
|
OMNI | Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | C | 9V ONLY | XLR | 40HZ-20KHZ | |
| MOF | SONY ECM50 | 
|
OMNI | Vintage lavalier vocal mic | C | 48V
OR E90 BAT |
XLR | 40HZ-14KHZ | |
| MOH | SONY ECM22P | 
|
CARDIOID | Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts | C | 206 BAT OR
48V |
XLR | 40HZ-15KHZ | |
| MPP | PACIFIC PRO LD1 | 
|
CARDIOID | Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | |
| MRB | BEYER M160 | 
|
HYPERCARDIOID | Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | RIBBON | XLR | 40HZ-18KHZ | ||
| MRC | COLES 4038 | 
|
FIGURE 8 | Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | RIBBON | XLR | 30HZ-15KHZ | ||
| MRR | RCA 77DX | 
|
VARIOUS | Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals. | RIBBON | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | ||
| MRY | ROYER R121 | 
|
FIGURE 8 | High quality ribbon instrument mic. | RIBBON | XLR | 40HZ-18KHZ | ||
| MTS | CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 | 
|
OMNI,
CARDIOID |
Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments | C | EXT | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | |
| MTS2 | CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | 
|
VARIOUS | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. | C | EXT | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | |
| MSV | SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | 
|
Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | C | EXT | XLR | |||
| MSZ | SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | 
|
Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | C | EXT | XLR |
