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Revision as of 11:31, 16 December 2021


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All Mics Available in the General Access Section of Media Loan.


"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.

This catalog has sortable columns. Click on the triangle and the top of the column to put the catalog in the order of contents within that column


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GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES

Type Brand/Model Image Sound Pattern Standard Usage Transducer Power Source Connector Code
Stage Shure SM-58 MHA-SureSM58.jpg Cardioid

Cardioid.png

Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MHA
Stage Shure SM-57 MHE-SureSM57.jpg

Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MHE
Stage Shure Beta 57A MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MHC
Stage Sennheiser MD-421 MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MNA
Broadcast Electrovoice RE-27 N/D RE 27 Photo.jpeg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MEV
Broadcast Sennheiser MD46 MSM-SureMD46.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MSM
Isolating from noise Beyerdynamic M88 TG MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg Hypercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds Dynamic Not required XLR MTG
Broadcast Beyerdynamic M58 MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MBD
Broadcast Electrovoice 635A MED-EV-635A.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR MED
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-16 MEG-EV-RE16.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MEG
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-15 MER-EV-RE15.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MEJ
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-18 MER-EV-RE18.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MER
Combo Kit Sennheiser K6 MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg

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 MAU-AT835B.jpg Hypercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR MAU
Shotgun Rode NTG1 MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser Phantom Power XLR MCNTG
Lavalier Shure MX185 MOX-SureMX185.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser Phantom Power XLR MOX
Lavalier Sony ECM50 MOF-SonyECM50.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MOF
Lavalier Audio Technica 899 MOJ-AT8537.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MOJ
Stage Shure SM86 MSCC-SureSM86.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Condenser Phantom Power XLR MSCC
Stereo Audio Technica AT825 MAI-AT825.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and film Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR MAI
Stereo Rode NT4 MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and film Condenser 1 9V Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR MCNT4
Shotgun Rode VideoMic MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg Super Cardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 9V Battery 1/8” MCV
Stereo Sony ECM-MS907 MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg Stereo Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery 1/8” MOT
Stereo Sony ECM-MS957 MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg Stereo Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MOS
Lavalier Sennheiser ME2 MON-SennheiserME2.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1/8" plug-in power 1/8” MON
PZM Crown Sound Grabber II MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. Condenser 1 AAA Battery 1/8” MCP
PZM Crown Optimus Sound Grabber MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MCPX
USB Blue Yeti Pro MBY-BlueYeti.jpg Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo. Voice Condenser Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR USB & XLR MBY
USB Plantronics Audio 628 MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Headset mic for calls. Powered by USB USB MHU
Hydrophone DolphinEar Pro MHP-DolphinEar.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required. Contact Not required XLR MHP
Parabolic Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 MGP K6.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 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.



"Audio Studio" microphones are only available to those in advanced audio classes and are too be used exclusively in the audio facilities on campus

AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES

Type Brand/Model Image Sound Pattern Standard Usage Transducer Power

Source

Connector Code
AKG D202E Maa.png CARDIOID Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.     D XLR MAA
AKG D224E Mab.png CARDIOID Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,

-20db rear attenuation at all freqs    

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

Used on instruments 

C 48V XLR MAH
ASTON

ORIGIN

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

TECHNICA

4060

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

KM-84

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

U87

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

KM-83

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

U47

(FET)

Mpq.png HYPER

CARDIOID

Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.     C 48V XLR MBQ
AVANTONE

CK-40

Mck.png 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
RODE NT4 Mcnt.png STEREO

CARDIOID

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

9V BAT

ONLY

XLR OR 1/8" MCNT
CROWN

PZM

Mcp.png HEMI-

SPHERICAL

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

PROJECTS

C4

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

VOICE (EV)

635A

Med.png OMNI

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

D XLR MED
EV RE-16 Meg.png SUPERCARDIOID

Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 

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

WORKS

TC 20

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

FATHEAD

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

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

D XLR MHA
SHURE

BETA

87A

Mhb.png SUPERCARDIOD Hand held vocal mic

good feedback rejection  

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

FIGURE 8

Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.     C 48V XLR MHG
SHURE KSM32 Mhk.png CARDIOID General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches.     C 48V XLR MHK
SHURE KSM137 Mhm.png CARDIOID Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.     C 48V XLR MHM
SHURE SM7B Mhs.png CARDIOID Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic.     D XLR MHS
SHURE BETA 52A BETA52A.JPG SUPERCARDIOID Supercardioid specifically for kick drums D XLR MEF
MARSHAL

MXL2003

Mml.png CARDIOID General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc     C 48V XLR MML
SENNHEISER 421 Mna.png CARDIOID Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios     D XLR MNA
SENNHEISER MKH 40
MKH40.jpg
 CARDIOID The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range. C 48V XLR MKH
SENNHEISER

E604 DRUM MIC KIT

E605.JPG 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 MAD
MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT Mnc.png VARIOUS Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording.     C 48V OR AA XLR MNC
SENNHEISER 441 Mnd.png SUPERCARDIOID Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch     D XLR MND
DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD

(MKE 2002)

Mne.png OMNI Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones.  C 9V ONLY XLR MNE
SONY ECM50 Mof.png OMNI Vintage lavalier vocal mic     C 48V

OR E90

BAT

XLR MOF
SONY ECM22P Moh.png CARDIOID Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts     C 206 BAT OR

48V

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

OMNI, CARDIOID

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