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|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
 
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|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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|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
 
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|CARDIOID
 
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|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals    
 
|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals    
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|CARDIOID
 
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|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
 
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
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|CARDIOID
 
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|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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|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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|OMIN
 
|OMIN
 
|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.    
 
|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.    
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CARDIOID
 
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|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.    
 
|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.    
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VARIOUS
 
VARIOUS
 
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern.    
 
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern.    
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CARDIOID
 
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|Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc    
 
|Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc    
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SPHERICAL
 
SPHERICAL
 
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
 
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
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|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.    
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|OMNI
 
|OMNI
 
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A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.
 
A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.
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|SUPERCARDIOID
 
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Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 
 
Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 
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|SUPERCARDIOID
 
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|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.    
 
|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.    
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|OMNI
 
|OMNI
 
|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc.    
 
|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc.    
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|CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES
 
|CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES
 
|Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use.    
 
|Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use.    
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|CARDIOID
 
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|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting.    
 
|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting.    
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|SUPERCARDIOID
 
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|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing.    
 
|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing.    
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|SUPERCARDIOID
 
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|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. 
 
|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. 
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|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic.    
 
|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic.    
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|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    
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|Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals.    
 
|Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals.    
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Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.
 
Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.
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good feedback rejection  
 
good feedback rejection  
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|CARDIOID
 
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|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.    
 
|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.    
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|CARDIOID
 
|CARDIOID
 
|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.    
 
|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.    
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|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
 
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
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|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.    
 
|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.    
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|CARDIOID
 
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|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.    
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|CARDIOID
 
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|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.    
 
|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.    
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|CARDIOID
 
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|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.    
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|CARDIOID
 
|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
 
|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
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|Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios    
 
|Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios    
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|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.    
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|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    
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|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. 
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|OMNI
 
|Vintage lavalier vocal mic    
 
|Vintage lavalier vocal mic    
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|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    
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|CARDIOID
 
|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
 
|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
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|HYPERCARDIOID
 
|Designed for instruments, popular on strings.    
 
|Designed for instruments, popular on strings.    
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|COLES 4038
 
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|RCA 77DX
 
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|VARIOUS
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|ROYER R121
 
|ROYER R121
 
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|FIGURE 8
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|CHAMELEON LABS TS-2
 
|VARIOUS
 
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|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000
 
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|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600
 
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TESC SKU Image Brand/Model Pattern Usage Dynamic / Condenser Battery Type Connection More details
MAA Maa.png AKG D202E CARDIOID Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.     D XLR
MAB Mab.png AKG D224E CARDIOID Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,

-20db rear attenuation at all freqs    

D XLR
MAE Mae.png AKG 460B CARDIOID Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.     C 48V XLR
MAF Maf.png AKG D112 CARDIOID Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.     D XLR
MAH Mah.png AKG C414 VARIOUS Large diaphragm condenser.

Used on instruments 

C 48V XLR
MAN Man.png ASTON

ORIGIN

CARDIOID Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals     C 48V XLR
MAV Mav.png AUDIO

TECHNICA

4060

CARDIOID Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.     C 48V XLR
MBN Mbn.png NEUMANN

KM-84

CARDIOID Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats     C 48V XLR
MBO Mbo.png NEUMANN

U87

VARIOUS Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches     C 48V XLR
MPB Mbp.png NEUMANN

KM-83

OMIN The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.     C 48V XLR
MBQ Mpq.png NEUMANN

U47

(FET)

HYPER

CARDIOID

Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.     C 48V XLR
MCK Mck.png 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
MCNT Mcnt.png RODE NT4 STEREO

CARDIOID

Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc     C

9V BAT

ONLY

XLR OR 1/8"
MCP Mcp.png CROWN

PZM

HEMI-

SPHERICAL

Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting.  PZM 48V OR 2X9V BAT XLR
MCS Mcs.png STUDIO

PROJECTS

C4

CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.     C 48V XLR
MED Med.png ELECTRO

VOICE (EV)

635A

OMNI

A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.

D XLR
MEG Meg.png EV RE-16 SUPERCARDIOID

Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 

D XLR
MEJ Mej.png EV RE-15 SUPERCARDIOID Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.     D XLR
MEM Mem.png EV RE-55 OMNI Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc.     D XLR
MEO Meo.png EV CS-15 CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use.     C 48V XLR
MEP Mep.png EV RE-20 CARDIOID Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting.     D XLR
MER Mer.png EV RE-18 SUPERCARDIOID Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing.     D XLR
MES Mes.png EV 408B SUPERCARDIOID Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc.  D XLR
MET Met.png EV 308B CARDIOID Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic.     D XLR
MEW Mew.png EARTH

WORKS

TC 20

OMNI Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects     C 48V XLR
MFH Mfh.png CASCADE

FATHEAD

FIGURE 8 Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals.     RIBBON NO XLR
MHA Mha.png SHURE SM58 CARDIOID

Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.

D XLR
MHB Mhb.png SHURE

BETA

87A

SUPERCARDIOD Hand held vocal mic

good feedback rejection  

C 48V XLR
MHD Mhd.png SHURE SM53 CARDIOID Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.     D XLR
MHE Mhe.png SHURE SM57 CARDIOID good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.     D XLR
MHF Mhf.png SHURE SM81 CARDIOID Used on instruments, popular for pianos.     C 48V XLR
MHG Mhg.png SHURE VP88 CARDIOID,

FIGURE 8

Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.     C 48V XLR
MHK Mhk.png SHURE KSM32 CARDIOID General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches.     C 48V XLR
MHM Mhm.png SHURE KSM137 CARDIOID Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.     C 48V XLR
MHS Mhs.png SHURE SM7B CARDIOID Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic.     D XLR
MML Mml.png MARSHAL

MXL2003

CARDIOID General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc     C 48V XLR
MNA Mna.png SENNHEISER 421 CARDIOID Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios     D XLR
MNC Mnc.png MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT VARIOUS Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording.     C 48V OR AA XLR
MND Mnd.png SENHEISER 441 SUPERCARDIOID Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch     D XLR
MNE Mne.png 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
MOF Mof.png SONY ECM50 OMNI Vintage lavalier vocal mic     C 48V

OR E90

BAT

XLR
MOH Moh.png 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
MPP Mpp.png PACIFIC PRO LD1 CARDIOID Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc     C 48V XLR
MRB Mrb.png BEYER M160 HYPERCARDIOID Designed for instruments, popular on strings.     RIBBON XLR
MRC Mrc.png COLES 4038 FIGURE 8 Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios.     RIBBON XLR
MRR Mrr.png RCA 77DX VARIOUS Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals.     RIBBON XLR
MRY Mry.png ROYER R121 FIGURE 8 High quality ribbon instrument mic.     RIBBON XLR
MTS Mts.png CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 OMNI,

CARDIOID

Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments     C EXT XLR
MTS2 Mts2.png CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 VARIOUS Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals.  C EXT XLR
MSV Msv.png SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals     C EXT XLR
MSZ Msz.png SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals     C EXT XLR