Difference between revisions of "Microphone Catalog"
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| − | |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, | + | |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. |
|Voice | |Voice | ||
|Condenser | |Condenser | ||
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Most recent update: November 2021. | Most recent update: November 2021. | ||
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|AKG D202E | |AKG D202E | ||
|[[File:Maa.png|frameless]]|| | |[[File:Maa.png|frameless]]|| | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | |Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | |||XLR | + | |Not required||XLR |
||MAA | ||MAA | ||
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|[[File:Mab.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mab.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, | |Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, | ||
-20db rear attenuation at all freqs | -20db rear attenuation at all freqs | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | |||XLR | + | |Not required||XLR |
|MAB | |MAB | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|[[File:Mae.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mae.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | |Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Small diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MAE | |MAE | ||
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|[[File:Maf.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Maf.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | |Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | |||XLR | + | |Not required||XLR |
|MAF | |MAF | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|[[File:Mah.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mah.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid |
|Large diaphragm condenser. | |Large diaphragm condenser. | ||
Used on instruments | Used on instruments | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Large diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MAH | |MAH | ||
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|[[File:Man.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Man.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | |Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Large diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MAN | |MAN | ||
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|[[File:Mav.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mav.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | |Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Large diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MAV | |MAV | ||
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|[[File:Mbn.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mbn.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | |Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Small diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MBN | |MBN | ||
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|[[File:Mbo.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mbo.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional |
|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 | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Large diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MBO | |MBO | ||
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|[[File:Mbp.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mbp.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | |The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Small diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | | | + | |MBP |
|- | |- | ||
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|[[File:Mpq.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mpq.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | |Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Large diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MBQ | |MBQ | ||
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|[[File:Mck.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mck.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
|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. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Large diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MCK | |MCK | ||
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|[[File:Mcnt.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mcnt.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
|Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | |Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | |1 9V Battery |
| − | 9V | + | or |
| − | + | Phantom Power | |
|XLR OR 1/8" | |XLR OR 1/8" | ||
|MCNT | |MCNT | ||
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|[[File:Mcp.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mcp.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | |Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | ||
|PZM | |PZM | ||
| − | | | + | |2 9V Battery |
| + | or | ||
| + | |||
| + | Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MCP | |MCP | ||
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|[[File:Mcs.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mcs.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional |
|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. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Small diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MCS | |MCS | ||
| Line 615: | Line 619: | ||
|[[File:Med.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Med.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
| | | | ||
A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. | A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MED | |MED | ||
| Line 627: | Line 631: | ||
|[[File:Meg.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Meg.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] |
| | | | ||
Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. | Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MEG | |MEG | ||
| Line 639: | Line 643: | ||
|[[File:Mej.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mej.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] |
|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | |Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MEJ | |MEJ | ||
| Line 650: | Line 654: | ||
|[[File:Mem.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mem.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | |Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MEM | |MEM | ||
| Line 661: | Line 665: | ||
|[[File:Meo.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Meo.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional |
|Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | |Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Small diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MEO | |MEO | ||
| Line 672: | Line 677: | ||
|[[File:Mep.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mep.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | |Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MEP | |MEP | ||
| Line 683: | Line 688: | ||
|[[File:Mer.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mer.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] |
|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | |Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | |||XLR | + | |Not required||XLR |
|MER | |MER | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Line 693: | Line 698: | ||
|[[File:Mes.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mes.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] |
|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | |Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MES | |MES | ||
| Line 704: | Line 709: | ||
|[[File:Met.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Met.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | |Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MET | |MET | ||
| Line 719: | Line 724: | ||
|[[File:Mew.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mew.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|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 | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Small diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MEW | |MEW | ||
| Line 732: | Line 738: | ||
|[[File:Mfh.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mfh.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Bidirectional |
|Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | |Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | ||
| − | | | + | |Ribbon |
| − | | | + | |Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MFH | |MFH | ||
| Line 743: | Line 749: | ||
|[[File:Mha.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mha.png|frameless]] | ||
|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]] | |[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]] | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
| | | | ||
Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. | Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MHA | |MHA | ||
| Line 759: | Line 765: | ||
|[[File:Mhb.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mhb.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] |
|Hand held vocal mic | |Hand held vocal mic | ||
good feedback rejection | good feedback rejection | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | |Phantom Power |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MHB | |MHB | ||
| Line 772: | Line 778: | ||
|[[File:Mhd.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mhd.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | |Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MHD | |MHD | ||
| Line 783: | Line 789: | ||
|[[File:Mhe.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mhe.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | |good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MHE | |MHE | ||
| Line 794: | Line 800: | ||
|[[File:Mhf.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mhf.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | |Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Small diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MHF | |MHF | ||
| Line 805: | Line 812: | ||
|[[File:Mhg.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mhg.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Variable: cardioid and bidirectional |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | |Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | |Phantom Power |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MHG | |MHG | ||
| Line 818: | Line 823: | ||
|[[File:Mhk.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mhk.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|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. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Large diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MHK | |MHK | ||
| Line 829: | Line 835: | ||
|[[File:Mhm.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mhm.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | |Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Small diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MHM | |MHM | ||
| Line 840: | Line 847: | ||
|[[File:Mhs.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mhs.png|frameless]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|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. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MHS | |MHS | ||
| Line 851: | Line 858: | ||
|[[File:BETA52A.JPG|frameless|155x155px]] | |[[File:BETA52A.JPG|frameless|155x155px]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] |
|Supercardioid specifically for kick drums | |Supercardioid specifically for kick drums | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MEF | |MEF | ||
| Line 864: | Line 871: | ||
|[[File:Mml.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mml.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | |General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | |Phantom Power |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MML | |MML | ||
| Line 875: | Line 882: | ||
|[[File:Mna.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mna.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | |Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MNA | |MNA | ||
| Line 886: | Line 893: | ||
|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|152x152px]] | |[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|152x152px]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|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. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Small diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MKH | |MKH | ||
| Line 898: | Line 906: | ||
|[[File:E605.JPG|frameless|160x160px]] | |[[File:E605.JPG|frameless|160x160px]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|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. | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MAD | |MAD | ||
| Line 909: | Line 917: | ||
|[[File:Mnc.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mnc.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid |
|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. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| + | (Small diaphragm) | ||
|48V OR AA | |48V OR AA | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| Line 920: | Line 929: | ||
|[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] |
|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 | ||
| − | | | + | |Dynamic |
| − | | | + | |Not required |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MND | |MND | ||
| Line 932: | Line 941: | ||
|[[File:Mne.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mne.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|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. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
|9V ONLY | |9V ONLY | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| Line 943: | Line 952: | ||
|[[File:Mof.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mof.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Vintage lavalier vocal mic | |Vintage lavalier vocal mic | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
|48V | |48V | ||
| Line 958: | Line 967: | ||
|[[File:Moh.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Moh.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|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 | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| + | (Small diaphragm) | ||
|206 BAT OR | |206 BAT OR | ||
| Line 971: | Line 981: | ||
|[[File:Mpp.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mpp.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | |Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| − | | | + | (Large diaphragm) |
| + | |Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MPP | |MPP | ||
| Line 982: | Line 993: | ||
|[[File:Mrb.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mrb.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] |
|Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | |Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | ||
| − | | | + | |Ribbon |
| − | | | + | |Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MRB | |MRB | ||
| Line 993: | Line 1,004: | ||
|[[File:Mrc.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mrc.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Bidirectional |
|Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | |Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | ||
| − | | | + | |Ribbon |
| − | | | + | |Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MRC | |MRC | ||
| Line 1,004: | Line 1,015: | ||
|[[File:Mrr.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mrr.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional |
|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. | ||
| − | | | + | |Ribbon |
| − | | | + | |Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MRR | |MRR | ||
| Line 1,015: | Line 1,026: | ||
|[[File:Mry.png|frameless|100x100px]] | |[[File:Mry.png|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Bidirectional |
|High quality ribbon instrument mic. | |High quality ribbon instrument mic. | ||
| − | | | + | |Ribbon |
| − | | | + | |Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! |
|XLR | |XLR | ||
|MRY | |MRY | ||
| Line 1,027: | Line 1,038: | ||
| | | | ||
|Variable: | |Variable: | ||
| − | + | cardioid, omnidirectional | |
| − | + | ||
|Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments | |Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| + | (Small diaphragm) | ||
|EXT | |EXT | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| Line 1,039: | Line 1,050: | ||
|[[File:Mts2.png|frameless|100x100px]] | |[[File:Mts2.png|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional |
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| + | (Large diaphragm) | ||
|EXT | |EXT | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| Line 1,050: | Line 1,062: | ||
|[[File:Msv.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Msv.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| + | (Large diaphragm) | ||
|EXT | |EXT | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| Line 1,061: | Line 1,074: | ||
|[[File:Msz.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Msz.png|frameless]] | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply |
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | ||
| − | | | + | |Condenser |
| + | (Large diaphragm) | ||
|EXT | |EXT | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
Revision as of 14:02, 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.
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
GENERAL ACCESS 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, Bidirectional & 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.
"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 |  |
Cardioid |
Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MAA | ||
| AKG D224E | 
|
Cardioid |
Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
-20db rear attenuation at all freqs |
Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MAB | ||
| AKG 460B | 
|
Cardioid |
Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MAE | ||
| AKG D112 | 
|
Cardioid |
Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MAF | ||
| AKG C414 | 
|
Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid | Large diaphragm condenser.
Used on instruments |
Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MAH | ||
| ASTON
ORIGIN |
|
Cardioid |
Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MAN | ||
| AUDIO
TECHNICA 4060 |
|
Cardioid |
Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MAV | ||
| NEUMANN
KM-84 |
|
Cardioid |
Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MBN | ||
| NEUMANN
U87 |
|
Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MBO | ||
| NEUMANN
KM-83 |
|
Omni |
The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MBP | ||
| NEUMANN
U47 (FET) |
|
Hypercardioid |
Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MBQ | ||
| AVANTONE
CK-40 |
|
Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern. | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MCK | ||
| RODE NT4 | 
|
Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | Condenser | 1 9V Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR OR 1/8" | MCNT | ||
| CROWN
PZM |
|
Omni |
Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | PZM | 2 9V Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR | MCP | ||
| STUDIO
PROJECTS C4 |
|
Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional | Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MCS | ||
| ELECTRO
VOICE (EV) 635A |
|
Omni |
A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. |
Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MED | ||
| EV RE-16 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. |
Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEG | ||
| EV RE-15 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEJ | ||
| EV RE-55 | 
|
Omni |
Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEM | ||
| EV CS-15 | 
|
Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional | Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MEO | ||
| EV RE-20 | 
|
Cardioid |
Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEP | ||
| EV RE-18 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MER | ||
| EV 408B | 
|
Supercardioid |
Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MES | ||
| EV 308B | 
|
Cardioid |
Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MET | ||
| EARTH
WORKS TC 20 |
|
Omni |
Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MEW | ||
| CASCADE
FATHEAD |
|
Bidirectional | Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | Ribbon | Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! | XLR | MFH | ||
| SHURE SM58 | 
|
Cardioid |
Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. |
Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHA | ||
| SHURE
BETA 87A |
|
Supercardioid |
Hand held vocal mic
good feedback rejection |
Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR | MHB | ||
| SHURE SM53 | 
|
Cardioid |
Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHD | ||
| SHURE SM57 | 
|
Cardioid |
good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHE | ||
| SHURE SM81 | 
|
Cardioid |
Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MHF | ||
| SHURE VP88 | 
|
Variable: cardioid and bidirectional | Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR | MHG | ||
| SHURE KSM32 | 
|
Cardioid |
General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MHK | ||
| SHURE KSM137 | 
|
Cardioid |
Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MHM | ||
| SHURE SM7B | 
|
Cardioid |
Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHS | ||
| SHURE BETA 52A | 
|
Supercardioid |
Supercardioid specifically for kick drums | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEF | ||
| MARSHAL
MXL2003 |
|
Cardioid |
General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR | MML | ||
| SENNHEISER 421 | 
|
Cardioid |
Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MNA | ||
| SENNHEISER MKH 40 |  |
Cardioid |
The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MKH | ||
| 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. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MAD | ||
| MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT | 
|
Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid | Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
48V OR AA | XLR | MNC | ||
| SENNHEISER 441 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MND | ||
| DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD
(MKE 2002) |
|
Omni |
Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | Condenser | 9V ONLY | XLR | MNE | ||
| SONY ECM50 | 
|
Omni |
Vintage lavalier vocal mic | Condenser | 48V
OR E90 BAT |
XLR | MOF | ||
| SONY ECM22P | 
|
Cardioid |
Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
206 BAT OR
48V |
XLR | MOH | ||
| PACIFIC PRO LD1 | 
|
Cardioid |
Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
Phantom Power | XLR | MPP | ||
| BEYER M160 | 
|
Hypercardioid |
Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | Ribbon | Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! | XLR | MRB | ||
| COLES 4038 | 
|
Bidirectional | Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | Ribbon | Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! | XLR | MRC | ||
| RCA 77DX | 
|
Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals. | Ribbon | Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! | XLR | MRR | ||
| ROYER R121 | 
|
Bidirectional | High quality ribbon instrument mic. | Ribbon | Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! | XLR | MRY | ||
| CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 | 
|
Variable:
cardioid, omnidirectional |
Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
EXT | XLR | MTS | ||
| CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | 
|
Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
EXT | XLR | MTS2 | ||
| SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | 
|
Cardioid |
Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
EXT | XLR | MSV | ||
| SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | 
|
Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
EXT | XLR | MSZ |
