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For basic information about how to use microphones, see out [[Microphone Basics]] page.
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"General Access" mic is a category of Media Loan microphones that are accessible to all enrolled students. 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 [https://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/Audio_Fundamentals#MICROPHONES Microphone Basics] section inside our [[Audio Fundamentals]] page. 
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* '''Type''': The most common category used to describe each mic. 
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* '''Sound''': Example audio for various mics.
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* '''Usage''': The most common use the mic is built for.
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* '''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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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. You can also press Command F (on Mac) and Control F (on Windows) to search for specific details on this web page.
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== GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES ==
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! Type  
 
! Type  
 
!Brand/Model
 
!Brand/Model
 
! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector  
 
! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector  
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!Quantity
 
!Code
 
!Code
 
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|Stage
 
|Stage
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|Shure SM-58
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|Shure
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SM58
 
|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
 
|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|11
 
|MHA
 
|MHA
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
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|Shure SM-57
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|Shure
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SM57
 
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
 
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|11
 
|MHE
 
|MHE
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
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|Shure Beta 57A
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|Shure
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Beta 57A
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
 
|[[File:SM57a.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:SM57a.wav|frameless]]
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|4
 
|MHC
 
|MHC
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
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|Sennheiser MD-421
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|Sennheiser
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MD 421-II
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
 
|[[File:421.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:421.wav|frameless]]
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|9
 
|MNA
 
|MNA
 
|-
 
|-
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|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required|| XLR  
 
|Not required|| XLR  
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|10
 
|MEV
 
|MEV
 
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|-
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|5
 
|MSM
 
|MSM
 
|-
 
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|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
 
|[[File:M88TG.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:M88TG.wav|frameless]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
 
|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|5
 
|MTG
 
|MTG
 
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|3
 
|MBD
 
|MBD
 
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|19
 
|MED
 
|MED
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE-16
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|Electrovoice RE18
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
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|[[File:RE16.wav|frameless]]
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|[[File:RE15.wav|frameless]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Voice
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MEG
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|8
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|MER
 
|-
 
|-
 
||Isolating from noise
 
||Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE-15|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] ||[[File:RE15.wav|frameless]]
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|Electrovoice RE16|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] ||[[File:RE18.wav|frameless]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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| Instruments ||Dynamic
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| Voice and instruments ||Dynamic
 
|Not required|| XLR  
 
|Not required|| XLR  
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|MEJ
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|4
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|MEG
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE-18
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|Electrovoice RE15
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
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|[[File:RE18.wav|frameless]]
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|[[File:RE16.wav|frameless]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice
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|Instrument
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MER
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|15
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|MEJ
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Combo Kit
 
|Combo Kit
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|Sennheiser K6
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|Sennheiser  
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K6
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
 
|[[File:K6 with cardioid attachment.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:K6 with cardioid attachment.wav|frameless]]
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[[File:K6 with shotgun attachment.wav|frameless]]
 
[[File:K6 with shotgun attachment.wav|frameless]]
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
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|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
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|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|32
 
|MNC
 
|MNC
 
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|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
 
|[[File:AT 835b.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:AT 835b.wav|frameless]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
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Phantom Power
 
Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|8
 
|MAU
 
|MAU
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Shotgun
 
|Shotgun
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|Rode NTG1  
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|Rode
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NTG1  
 
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
 
|[[File:NTG-1.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:NTG-1.wav|frameless]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
| Phantom Power
 
| Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|10
 
|MCNTG
 
|MCNTG
 
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|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Lavalier
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|Shure MX185  
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|Shure
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MX185  
 
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MX185.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:MX185.wav|frameless]]
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|Phantom Power  
 
|Phantom Power  
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|4
 
|MOX
 
|MOX
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|Lavalier
 
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|Sony ECM50
 
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|[[File:MOF-SonyECM50.jpg]]
 
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
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|Condenser
 
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|1 AA Battery
 
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|XLR
 
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|MOF
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Lavalier
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|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|10
 
|MOJ
 
|MOJ
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
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|Shure SM86 || [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] ||[[File:SM86.wav|frameless]]
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|Shure
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SM86  
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| [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] ||[[File:SM86.wav|frameless]]
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR  
 
| Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR  
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|4
 
|MSCC
 
|MSCC
 
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|[[File:AT825.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:AT825.wav|frameless]]
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
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|Instruments and film
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|Instruments and video
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
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Phantom Power
 
Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|4
 
|MAI
 
|MAI
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
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|Rode NT4  
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|Rode
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NT4  
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
 
|[[File:NT4.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:NT4.wav|frameless]]
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
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|Instruments and film
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|Instruments and video
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1 9V Battery
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Phantom Power
 
Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|4
 
|MCNT4
 
|MCNT4
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Shotgun
 
|Shotgun
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|Rode VideoMic  
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|Rode
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VideoMic  
 
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
 
|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
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|24
 
|MCV
 
|MCV
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
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|Sony ECM-MS907
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|Sony
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ECM-MS907
 
|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
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|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
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|5
 
|MOT
 
|MOT
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
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|Sony ECM-MS957
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|Sony
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ECM-MS957
 
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
 
|[[File:ECM957.wav|frameless]]
 
|[[File:ECM957.wav|frameless]]
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|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|2
 
|MOS
 
|MOS
 
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|1/8" plug-in power
 
|1/8" plug-in power
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
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|5
 
|MON
 
|MON
 
|-
 
|-
 
|PZM
 
|PZM
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|Crown Sound Grabber II|| [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] |||| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
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|Crown
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Sound Grabber II
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| [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] |||| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8”  
 
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8”  
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|3
 
|MCP
 
|MCP
 
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|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] |||| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] |||| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR  
 
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR  
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|4
 
|MCPX
 
|MCPX
 
|-
 
|-
 
|USB
 
|USB
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|Blue Yeti Pro
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|Blue
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Yeti Pro
 
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo.
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo.
 
|Voice
 
|Voice
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR
 
|Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR
 
|USB & XLR  
 
|USB & XLR  
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|2
 
|MBY
 
|MBY
 
|-
 
|-
 
|USB
 
|USB
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|Plantronics Audio 628  
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|Plantronics Audio
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628  
 
|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]]
 
|
 
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|Powered by USB
 
|Powered by USB
 
|USB
 
|USB
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|10
 
|MHU
 
|MHU
 
|-
 
|-
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|
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required.
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|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required.
 
|Contact
 
|Contact
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|2
 
|MHP
 
|MHP
 
|-
 
|-
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|
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Proficiency required.
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|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. Proficiency required.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
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Phantom Power
 
Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|10
 
|MGP
 
|MGP
 
|}
 
|}
 
Most recent update: November 2021.
 
Most recent update: November 2021.
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"Audio Studio" microphones are not available for checkout. This page is only here for reference. They are only used by the advanced audio classes and are to be used exclusively in the audio facilities on campus.
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== AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES (Advanced Audio Classes Only) ==
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!Type
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!Brand/Model!! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power
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Source
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! Connector
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!Quantity!! Code
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|Stage
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|AKG
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D202E
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|[[File:AKGD202E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.    
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|Dynamic
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|Not required||XLR
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|3
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||MAA
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|High SPL
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|AKG
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D224E
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|[[File:AKGD224E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|High SPL, good for loud sources.
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|Dynamic
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|Not required||XLR
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|1
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|MAB
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|-
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|Instrument
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|AKG
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460B
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|[[File:AKGC460B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    
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|Condenser
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(Small diaphragm)
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|Phantom Power
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|XLR
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|2
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|MAE
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|-
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|Drum mic
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|AKG
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D112
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|[[File:AKGD112.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
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|Dynamic
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|Not required||XLR
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|3
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|MAF
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|-
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|All purpose studio
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|AKG
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C414
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|[[File:C414XL2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid
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|All purpose studio standard mic. Comes in varying versions, B-ULS (vintage, warm tone), XLS (modern, warm tone), and XLII (modern, bright tone)
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|Condenser
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(Large diaphragm)
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|Phantom Power
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|XLR
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|3 single (2 XLII, 1 B-ULS), 1 stereo pair kit (ULS) (5 total)
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|MAH
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|-
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|All purpose studio
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|Aston
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Origin
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|[[File:AstonOrigin.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Used on instruments and vocals    
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|Condenser
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(Large diaphragm)
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|Phantom Power
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|XLR
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|2
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|MAN
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|-
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|Tube mic
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|Audio
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Technica 4060
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|[[File:AT4060.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
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|Condenser
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(Large diaphragm)
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|Phantom Power
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|XLR
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|1
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|MAV
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|-
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|Stereo pair kit
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|Neumann
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KM84
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|[[File:KM84.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|1 stereo pair kit (2 mics total)
 +
|MBN
 +
|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Neumann
 +
U87
 +
|[[File:U87.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 +
|Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|4
 +
|MBO
 +
|-
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Neumann
 +
KM83
 +
|[[File:KM83.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MBP
 +
|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Neumann
 +
 +
U47 (FET)
 +
|[[File:U47.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Great for vocals, also used on instruments.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|1
 +
|MBQ
 +
|-
 +
|Stereo mic
 +
|Avantone
 +
CK40
 +
|[[File:CK40.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 +
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|1
 +
|MCK
 +
|-
 +
|Stereo mic
 +
|Rode
 +
NT4
 +
|[[File:RodeNT4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 +
|Instruments and video
 +
|Condenser
 +
|1 9V Battery
 +
or
 +
 +
Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|1
 +
|MCNT
 +
|-
 +
|PZM
 +
|Crown
 +
PZM
 +
|[[File:CrownPZM.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
 +
|PZM
 +
|2 9V Battery
 +
or
 +
 +
Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MCP
 +
|-
 +
|Stereo pair
 +
|Studio
 +
Projects C4
 +
|[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
 +
|Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|1 stereo pair kit (2 mics total)
 +
|MCS
 +
|-
 +
|Broadcast
 +
|Electrovoice
 +
 +
635A
 +
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|[[File:635a.wav|frameless]]
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice and room mic
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MED
 +
|-
 +
|Isolating from noise
 +
|Electrovoice RE16
 +
|[[File:RE16.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|[[File:RE16.wav|frameless]]
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Voice and instruments
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|4
 +
|MEG
 +
|-
 +
|Isolating from noise
 +
|Electrovoice RE15
 +
|[[File:RE15.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|3
 +
|MEJ
 +
|-
 +
|Broadcast
 +
|Electrovoice RE55
 +
|[[File:RE55.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice and room mic
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|3
 +
|MEM
 +
|-
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Electrovoice CS15
 +
|[[File:CS15E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
 +
|Versatile instrument use
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|5
 +
|MEO
 +
|-
 +
|Broadcast
 +
|Electrovoice RE20
 +
|[[File:EVRE20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice for recording and broadcast    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|3
 +
|MEP
 +
|-
 +
|Isolating from noise
 +
|Electrovoice RE18
 +
|[[File:RE18.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Voice, designed to reduce handling noise.
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required||XLR
 +
|3
 +
|MER
 +
|-
 +
|Drum mic
 +
|Electrovoice 408B
 +
|[[File:EV408B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MES
 +
|-
 +
|Drum mic
 +
|Electrovoice 308B
 +
|[[File:EV308B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Cardioid version of the 408B.    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|4
 +
|MET
 +
|-
 +
|Reference mic
 +
|Earthworks
 +
 +
TC20
 +
|[[File:TC20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MEW
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Cascade Fathead
 +
|[[File:Fathead.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|2 single, 1 stereo pair kit (4 mics total)
 +
|MFH
 +
|-
 +
|Stage
 +
|Shure
 +
SM58
 +
|[[File:SM58.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|18
 +
|MHA
 +
|-
 +
|Stage
 +
|Shure
 +
Beta 87A
 +
|[[File:ShureBeta87A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection
 +
|Condenser
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MHB
 +
|-
 +
|Voice
 +
|Shure
 +
SM53
 +
|[[File:SM53.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|1
 +
|MHD
 +
|-
 +
|Stage
 +
|Shure
 +
SM57
 +
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|[[File:SM-57.wav|frameless]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Instruments    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|8
 +
|MHE
 +
|-
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Shure
 +
SM81
 +
|[[File:SM81.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MHF
 +
|-
 +
|Stereo
 +
|Shure
 +
VP88
 +
|[[File:ShureVP88.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Variable: cardioid and bidirectional
 +
|Stereo, used in broadcasting.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|1
 +
|MHG
 +
|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Shure
 +
KSM32
 +
|[[File:KSM32.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|General purpose condenser mic    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MHK
 +
|-
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Shure
 +
KSM137
 +
|[[File:KSM137.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Instruments.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MHM
 +
|-
 +
|Voice
 +
|Shure
 +
SM7B
 +
|[[File:SM7B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|3
 +
|MHS
 +
|-
 +
|Drum mic
 +
|Shure
 +
Beta 52A
 +
|[[File:ShureBeta52A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|High SPL and good low end, for kick drums
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MEF
 +
|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Marshall MXL2003
 +
|[[File:MXL2003.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|General purpose condenser mic    
 +
|Condenser
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MML
 +
|-
 +
|Stage
 +
|Sennheiser MD 421-II
 +
|[[File:Sen421.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|[[File:421.wav|frameless]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice and instruments
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|6
 +
|MNA
 +
|-
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Sennheiser MKH40
 +
|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|4
 +
|MKH
 +
|-
 +
|Drum mic
 +
|Sennheiser E604 Kit
 +
|[[File:SenE604.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Clip on mics for snares and toms
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|1 kit (3 mics total)
 +
|MAD
 +
|-
 +
|Combo Kit
 +
|Sennheiser K6
 +
|[[File:SenComboKit.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|[[File:K6 with cardioid attachment.wav|frameless]]
 +
 +
[[File:K6 with omni attachment.wav|frameless]]
 +
 +
[[File:K6 with shotgun attachment.wav|frameless]]
 +
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 +
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|1 AA Battery
 +
or
 +
 +
Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|3
 +
|MNC
 +
|-
 +
|Voice
 +
|Sennheiser 441
 +
|[[File:Sen441.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Voice and instruments    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MND
 +
|-
 +
|Binaural mic
 +
|Dr. Normar's Binaural head
 +
(Sennhesier MKE 2002)
 +
|[[File:MKE2002.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
 +
|Condenser
 +
|1 9V Battery
 +
|XLR
 +
|1
 +
|MNE
 +
|-
 +
|Lavalier
 +
|Sony
 +
ECM50
 +
|[[File:ECM50.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 +
|Condenser
 +
|1 E90 Battery
 +
or
 +
 +
Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MOF
 +
|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Pacific Pro Audio
 +
LD1
 +
|[[File:LD1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|General purpose condenser mic    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MPP
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Beyerdynamic M160
 +
|[[File:M160.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Instruments, popular on strings.    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|4
 +
|MRB
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Coles
 +
4038
 +
|[[File:Coles4038.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Classic instrument and voice mic    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MRC
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|RCA
 +
77DX
 +
|[[File:RCA77DX.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 +
|Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MRR
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Royer
 +
R121
 +
|[[File:R121.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Instruments    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|3
 +
|MRY
 +
|-
 +
|Tube mic
 +
|Chameleon Labs
 +
TS-1
 +
|[[File:TS1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Variable:
 +
cardioid, omnidirectional
 +
|Instruments    
 +
|Tube condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|External power supply
 +
|XLR
 +
|4
 +
|MTS
 +
|-
 +
|Tube mic
 +
|Chameleon Labs
 +
TS-2
 +
|[[File:TS2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 +
|General purpose condenser mic
 +
|Tube condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|External power supply
 +
|XLR
 +
|4
 +
|MTS2
 +
|-
 +
|Tube mic
 +
|sE Electronics sE5000
 +
|[[File:SE5000.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|General purpose condenser mic    
 +
|Tube condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|External power supply
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MSV
 +
|-
 +
|Tube mic
 +
|sE Electronics sE5600
 +
|[[File:SE5600.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply
 +
|General purpose condenser mic    
 +
|Tube condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|External power supply
 +
|XLR
 +
|2
 +
|MSZ
 +
|}
 +
 
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GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES

Type Brand/Model Image Sound Pattern Standard Usage Transducer Power Source Connector Quantity Code
Stage Shure

SM58

MHA-SureSM58.jpg Cardioid

Cardioid.png

Voice Dynamic Not required XLR 11 MHA
Stage Shure

SM57

MHE-SureSM57.jpg

Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 11 MHE
Stage Shure

Beta 57A

MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 4 MHC
Stage Sennheiser

MD 421-II

MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 9 MNA
Broadcast Electrovoice RE-27 N/D RE 27 Photo.jpeg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR 10 MEV
Broadcast Sennheiser MD46 MSM-SureMD46.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR 5 MSM
Isolating from noise Beyerdynamic M88 TG MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg Hypercardioid
HyperCardioid.png
 Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds Dynamic Not required XLR 5 MTG
Broadcast Beyerdynamic M58 MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MBD
Broadcast Electrovoice 635A MED-EV-635A.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR 19 MED
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE18 MEG-EV-RE16.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR 8 MER
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE16 MER-EV-RE15.jpg Supercardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 4 MEG
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE15 MER-EV-RE18.jpg Supercardioid
Cardioid.png
 Instrument Dynamic Not required XLR 15 MEJ
Combo Kit Sennheiser

K6

MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg

Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR 32 MNC
Shotgun Audio Technica 835B MAU-AT835B.jpg Hypercardioid
HyperCardioid.png
 Video, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 8 MAU
Shotgun Rode

NTG1

MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Video, broadcast, and field work. Condenser Phantom Power XLR 10 MCNTG
Lavalier Shure

MX185

MOX-SureMX185.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser Phantom Power XLR 4 MOX
Lavalier Audio Technica 899 MOJ-AT8537.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR 10 MOJ
Stage Shure

SM86

MSCC-SureSM86.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Condenser Phantom Power XLR 4 MSCC
Stereo Audio Technica AT825 MAI-AT825.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and video Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 4 MAI
Stereo Rode

NT4

MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and video Condenser 1 9V Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 4 MCNT4
Shotgun Rode

VideoMic

MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg Super Cardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Video, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 9V Battery 1/8” 24 MCV
Stereo Sony

ECM-MS907

MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg Stereo Video, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery 1/8” 5 MOT
Stereo Sony

ECM-MS957

MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg Stereo Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR 2 MOS
Lavalier Sennheiser ME2 MON-SennheiserME2.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1/8" plug-in power 1/8” 5 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” 3 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 4 MCPX
USB Blue

Yeti Pro

MBY-BlueYeti.jpg Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. Voice Condenser Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR USB & XLR 2 MBY
USB Plantronics Audio

628

MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Headset mic for calls. Powered by USB USB 10 MHU
Hydrophone DolphinEar Pro MHP-DolphinEar.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required. Contact Not required XLR 2 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. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. Proficiency required. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 10 MGP

Most recent update: November 2021.


"Audio Studio" microphones are not available for checkout. This page is only here for reference. They are only used by the advanced audio classes and are to be used exclusively in the audio facilities on campus.

AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES (Advanced Audio Classes Only)

Expand to see Audio Studio Microphones
Type Brand/Model Image Sound Pattern Standard Usage Transducer Power

Source

Connector Quantity Code
Stage AKG

D202E

AKGD202E.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.     Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MAA
High SPL AKG

D224E

AKGD224E.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 High SPL, good for loud sources. Dynamic Not required XLR 1 MAB
Instrument AKG

460B

AKGC460B.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MAE
Drum mic AKG

D112

AKGD112.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.     Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MAF
All purpose studio AKG

C414

C414XL2.jpg Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid All purpose studio standard mic. Comes in varying versions, B-ULS (vintage, warm tone), XLS (modern, warm tone), and XLII (modern, bright tone) Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 3 single (2 XLII, 1 B-ULS), 1 stereo pair kit (ULS) (5 total) MAH
All purpose studio Aston

Origin

AstonOrigin.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Used on instruments and vocals     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MAN
Tube mic Audio

Technica 4060

AT4060.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 1 MAV
Stereo pair kit Neumann

KM84

KM84.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 1 stereo pair kit (2 mics total) MBN
All purpose studio Neumann

U87

U87.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 4 MBO
Instruments Neumann

KM83

KM83.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MBP
All purpose studio Neumann

U47 (FET)

U47.jpg Hypercardioid
HyperCardioid.png
 Great for vocals, also used on instruments.     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 1 MBQ
Stereo mic Avantone

CK40

CK40.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern.     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 1 MCK
Stereo mic Rode

NT4

RodeNT4.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and video Condenser 1 9V Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 1 MCNT
PZM Crown

PZM

CrownPZM.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting.  PZM 2 9V Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 2 MCP
Stereo pair Studio

Projects C4

SPC4.jpg Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 1 stereo pair kit (2 mics total) MCS
Broadcast Electrovoice

635A

MED-EV-635A.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR 2 MED
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE16 RE16.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 4 MEG
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE15 RE15.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MEJ
Broadcast Electrovoice RE55 RE55.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MEM
Instruments Electrovoice CS15 CS15E.jpg Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional Versatile instrument use Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 5 MEO
Broadcast Electrovoice RE20 EVRE20.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice for recording and broadcast     Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MEP
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE18 RE18.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice, designed to reduce handling noise. Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MER
Drum mic Electrovoice 408B EV408B.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 High SPL, good for loud sources. Dynamic Not required XLR 2 MES
Drum mic Electrovoice 308B EV308B.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Cardioid version of the 408B.     Dynamic Not required XLR 4 MET
Reference mic Earthworks

TC20

TC20.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MEW
Ribbon Cascade Fathead Fathead.jpg Bidirectional
Bidirectional.png
 Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 2 single, 1 stereo pair kit (4 mics total) MFH
Stage Shure

SM58

SM58.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR 18 MHA
Stage Shure

Beta 87A

ShureBeta87A.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection Condenser Phantom Power XLR 2 MHB
Voice Shure

SM53

SM53.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.     Dynamic Not required XLR 1 MHD
Stage Shure

SM57

MHE-SureSM57.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Instruments     Dynamic Not required XLR 8 MHE
Instruments Shure

SM81

SM81.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Used on instruments, popular for pianos.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MHF
Stereo Shure

VP88

ShureVP88.jpg Variable: cardioid and bidirectional Stereo, used in broadcasting.     Condenser Phantom Power XLR 1 MHG
All purpose studio Shure

KSM32

KSM32.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MHK
Instruments Shure

KSM137

KSM137.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Instruments.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MHM
Voice Shure

SM7B

SM7B.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast     Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MHS
Drum mic Shure

Beta 52A

ShureBeta52A.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 High SPL and good low end, for kick drums Dynamic Not required XLR 2 MEF
All purpose studio Marshall MXL2003 MXL2003.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Condenser Phantom Power XLR 2 MML
Stage Sennheiser MD 421-II Sen421.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 6 MNA
Instruments Sennheiser MKH40
MKH40.jpg
 Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads. Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 4 MKH
Drum mic Sennheiser E604 Kit SenE604.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Clip on mics for snares and toms Dynamic Not required XLR 1 kit (3 mics total) MAD
Combo Kit Sennheiser K6 SenComboKit.jpg

Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules. Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 3 MNC
Voice Sennheiser 441 Sen441.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments     Dynamic Not required XLR 2 MND
Binaural mic Dr. Normar's Binaural head

(Sennhesier MKE 2002)

MKE2002.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones.  Condenser 1 9V Battery XLR 1 MNE
Lavalier Sony

ECM50

ECM50.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 E90 Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 2 MOF
All purpose studio Pacific Pro Audio

LD1

LD1.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MPP
Ribbon Beyerdynamic M160 M160.jpg Hypercardioid
HyperCardioid.png
 Instruments, popular on strings.     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 4 MRB
Ribbon Coles

4038

Coles4038.jpg Bidirectional
Bidirectional.png
 Classic instrument and voice mic     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 2 MRC
Ribbon RCA

77DX

RCA77DX.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 2 MRR
Ribbon Royer

R121

R121.jpg Bidirectional
Bidirectional.png
 Instruments     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 3 MRY
Tube mic Chameleon Labs

TS-1

TS1.jpg Variable:

cardioid, omnidirectional

Instruments     Tube condenser

(Small diaphragm)

External power supply XLR 4 MTS
Tube mic Chameleon Labs

TS-2

TS2.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional General purpose condenser mic Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR 4 MTS2
Tube mic sE Electronics sE5000 SE5000.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR 2 MSV
Tube mic sE Electronics sE5600 SE5600.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply General purpose condenser mic     Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR 2 MSZ
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