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All Mics Available in Media Loan.

"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 Microphone Basics section inside our Audio Fundamentals page.

Explanation of Columns

Type: The most common category used to describe each mic.
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. You can also press Command F (on Mac) and Control F (on Windows) to search for specific details on this web page.

GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES

Type	Brand/Model	Pattern	Standard Usage	Transducer	Power Source	Connector
Stage	Shure SM58	Cardioid	Voice	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Stage	Shure SM57	Cardioid	Instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Stage	Shure Beta 57A	Supercardioid	Voice and instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Stage	Sennheiser MD 421-II	Cardioid	Voice and instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Broadcast	Electrovoice RE-27 N/D	Cardioid	Voice	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Broadcast	Sennheiser MD46	Cardioid	Voice	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Isolating from noise	Beyerdynamic M88 TG	Hypercardioid	Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Broadcast	Beyerdynamic M58	Omni	Voice	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Broadcast	Electrovoice 635A	Omni	Voice and instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Isolating from noise	Electrovoice RE18	Supercardioid	Voice and instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Isolating from noise	Electrovoice RE16	Supercardioid	Voice and instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Isolating from noise	Electrovoice RE15	Supercardioid	Voice and instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
All purpose studio	Aston Origin	Cardioid	General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals	Condenser	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
All purpose studio	Pacific Pro Audio LD1	Cardioid	General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals	Condenser	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
All purpose studio	Marshall MXL2003	Cardioid	General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals	Condenser	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Stereo pair	Studio Projects C4	Variable: Cardioid, Omni	General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments	Condenser	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Combo Kit	Sennheiser K6	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 or +48v Phantom Power	XLR
Shotgun	Audio Technica 835B	Hypercardioid	Video, broadcast, and field work.	Condenser	1 AA Battery or +48v Phantom Power	XLR
Shotgun	Rode NTG1	Supercardioid	Video, broadcast, and field work.	Condenser	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Lavalier	Shure MX185	Cardioid	Interview, broadcast, and presentation.	Condenser	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Lavalier	Audio Technica 899	Omni	Interview, broadcast, and presentation.	Condenser	1 AA Battery	XLR
Stage	Shure SM86	Cardioid	Voice	Condenser	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Stereo	Audio Technica AT825	Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules	Instruments and video	Condenser	1 AA Battery or +48v Phantom Power	XLR
Stereo	Rode NT4	Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules	Instruments and video	Condenser	1 9V Battery or +48v Phantom Power	XLR
Shotgun	Rode VideoMic	Super Cardioid	Video, broadcast, and field work.	Condenser	1 9V Battery	1/8”
Stereo	Sony ECM-MS957	Stereo	Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.	Condenser	1 AA Battery	XLR
Lavalier	Sennheiser ME2	Omni	Interview, broadcast, and presentation.	Condenser	1/8" plug-in power	1/8”
PZM	Crown Optimus Sound Grabber	Omni	Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.	Condenser	1 AA Battery	XLR
USB	Blue Yeti Pro	Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo.	Voice	Condenser	Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR	USB & XLR
Hydrophone	DolphinEar Pro	Omni	Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required.	Contact	Not required	XLR
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. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. Proficiency required.	Condenser	1 AA Battery or +48v Phantom Power	XLR

Most recent update: February 2025.

"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	Pattern	Standard Usage	Transducer	Power Source	Connector
Stage	AKG D202E	Cardioid	Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
High SPL	AKG D224E	Cardioid	High SPL, good for loud sources.	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Instrument	AKG 460B	Cardioid	Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.	Condenser (Small diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Drum mic	AKG D112	Cardioid	Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
All purpose studio	AKG C414	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)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Tube mic	Audio Technica 4060	Cardioid	Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.	Tube condenser (Large diaphragm)	External power supply	XLR
Stereo pair kit	Neumann KM84	Cardioid	Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.	Condenser (Small diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
All purpose studio	Neumann U87	Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional	Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail	Condenser (Large diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Instruments	Neumann KM83	Omni	Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.	Condenser (Small diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
All purpose studio	Neumann U47 (FET)	Hypercardioid	Great for vocals, also used on instruments.	Condenser (Large diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Stereo mic	Avantone CK40	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)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Stereo mic	Rode NT4	Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules	Instruments and video	Condenser	1 9V Battery or +48v Phantom Power	XLR
PZM	Crown PZM	Omni	Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting.	PZM	2 9V Battery or +48v Phantom Power	XLR
Broadcast	Electrovoice 635A	Omni	Voice and room mic	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Isolating from noise	Electrovoice RE16	Supercardioid	Voice and instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Isolating from noise	Electrovoice RE15	Supercardioid	Instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Broadcast	Electrovoice RE55	Omni	Voice and room mic	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Instruments	Electrovoice CS15	Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional	Versatile instrument use	Condenser (Small diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Broadcast	Electrovoice RE20	Cardioid	Voice for recording and broadcast	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Isolating from noise	Electrovoice RE18	Supercardioid	Voice, designed to reduce handling noise.	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Drum mic	Electrovoice 408B	Supercardioid	High SPL, good for loud sources.	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Drum mic	Electrovoice 308B	Cardioid	Cardioid version of the 408B.	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Reference mic	Earthworks TC20	Omni	Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.	Condenser (Small diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Ribbon	Cascade Fathead	Bidirectional	Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.	Ribbon	Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!	XLR
Stage	Shure SM58	Cardioid	Voice	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Stage	Shure Beta 87A	Supercardioid	Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection	Condenser	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Voice	Shure SM53	Cardioid	Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Stage	Shure SM57	Cardioid	Instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Instruments	Shure SM81	Cardioid	Used on instruments, popular for pianos.	Condenser (Small diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Stereo	Shure VP88	Variable: cardioid and bidirectional	Stereo, used in broadcasting.	Condenser	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
All purpose studio	Shure KSM32	Cardioid	General purpose condenser mic	Condenser (Large diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Instruments	Shure KSM137	Cardioid	Instruments.	Condenser (Small diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Voice	Shure SM7B	Cardioid	Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Drum mic	Shure Beta 52A	Supercardioid	High SPL and good low end, for kick drums	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Stage	Sennheiser MD 421-II	Cardioid	Voice and instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Instruments	Sennheiser MKH40	Cardioid	Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.	Condenser (Small diaphragm)	+48v Phantom Power	XLR
Drum mic	Sennheiser E604 Kit	Cardioid	Clip on mics for snares and toms	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Combo Kit	Sennheiser K6	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 +48v Phantom Power	XLR
Voice	Sennheiser 441	Supercardioid	Voice and instruments	Dynamic	Not required	XLR
Binaural mic	Dr. Normar's Binaural head (Sennhesier MKE 2002)	Omni	Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones.	Condenser	1 9V Battery	XLR
Lavalier	Sony ECM50	Omni	Interview, broadcast, and presentation.	Condenser	1 E90 Battery or +48v Phantom Power	XLR
Ribbon	Beyerdynamic M160	Hypercardioid	Instruments, popular on strings.	Ribbon	Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!	XLR
Ribbon	Coles 4038	Bidirectional	Classic instrument and voice mic	Ribbon	Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!	XLR
Ribbon	RCA 77DX	Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional	Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.	Ribbon	Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!	XLR
Ribbon	Royer R121	Bidirectional	Instruments	Ribbon	Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!	XLR
Tube mic	Chameleon Labs TS-1	Variable: cardioid, omnidirectional	Instruments	Tube condenser (Small diaphragm)	External power supply	XLR
Tube mic	Chameleon Labs TS-2	Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional	General purpose condenser mic	Tube condenser (Large diaphragm)	External power supply	XLR
Tube mic	sE Electronics sE5000	Cardioid	General purpose condenser mic	Tube condenser (Large diaphragm)	External power supply	XLR
Tube mic	sE Electronics sE5600	Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply	General purpose condenser mic	Tube condenser (Large diaphragm)	External power supply	XLR

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-"General Access" mic is a category of Media Loan microphones that are 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.
+"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.
 ==== 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. 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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 ! Type
 !Brand/Model
-! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector
+! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector
-!Code
 |-
 |Stage
-|Shure SM-58
+|Shure
+SM58
 |[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
-|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
 |Cardioid
 [[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]]
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 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MHA
 |-
 |Stage
-|Shure SM-57
+|Shure
+SM57
 |[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
-|
-[[File:SM-57.wav|frameless]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Instruments
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 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MHE
 |-
 |Stage
-|Shure Beta 57A
+|Shure
+Beta 57A
 |[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
-|[[File:SM57a.wav|frameless]]
 |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 |Voice and instruments
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 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MHC
 |-
 |Stage
-|Sennheiser MD-421
+|Sennheiser
+MD 421-II
 |[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
-|[[File:421.wav|frameless]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Voice and instruments
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 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MNA
 |-
 || Broadcast
-|Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]||[[File:RE27.wav|frameless]]
+|Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]
 | Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 | Voice
 |Dynamic
 |Not required|| XLR
-|MEV
 |-
 |Broadcast
 |Sennheiser MD46
 |[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
-|[[File:MD46.wav|frameless]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Voice
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 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MSM
 |-
 |Isolating from noise
 |Beyerdynamic M88 TG
 |[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
-|[[File:M88TG.wav|frameless]]
+|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 |Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MTG
 |-
 |Broadcast
 |Beyerdynamic M58
 |[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
-|[[File:M58.wav|frameless]]
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]]
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 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MBD
 |-
 |Broadcast
 |Electrovoice 635A
 |[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
-|[[File:635a.wav|frameless]]
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Voice and room mic
+|Voice and instruments
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MED
 |-
 |Isolating from noise
-|Electrovoice RE-16
+|Electrovoice RE18
 |[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
-|[[File:RE16.wav|frameless]]
 |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 |Voice and instruments
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 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MEG
 |-
 ||Isolating from noise
-|Electrovoice RE-15|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] ||[[File:RE15.wav|frameless]]
+|Electrovoice RE16|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]]
-|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-| Instruments  ||Dynamic
+| Voice and instruments  ||Dynamic
 |Not required|| XLR
-|MEJ
 |-
 |Isolating from noise
-|Electrovoice RE-18
+|Electrovoice RE15
 |[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
-|[[File:RE18.wav|frameless]]
+|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+|Voice and instruments
-|Voice
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MER
 |-
-|Combo Kit
+|All purpose studio
-|Sennheiser K6
+|Aston
-|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
+Origin
-|[[File:K6 with cardioid attachment.wav|frameless]]
+|[[File:AstonOrigin.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
+|Condenser
-[[File:K6 with omni attachment.wav|frameless]]
+| +48v Phantom Power
+|XLR
+|-
+|All purpose studio
+|Pacific Pro Audio
+LD1
+|[[File:LD1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
+|Condenser
-[[File:K6 with shotgun attachment.wav|frameless]]
+| +48v Phantom Power
+|XLR
+|-
+|All purpose studio
+|Marshall MXL2003
+|[[File:MXL2003.jpg|frameless|110x110px|link=http://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/File:MXL2003.jpg]]
+|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
+|Condenser
+| +48v Phantom Power
+|XLR
+|-
+|Stereo pair
+|Studio
+Projects C4
+|[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+|Variable: Cardioid, Omni
+|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments
+|Condenser
+| +48v Phantom Power
+|XLR
+|-
+|Combo Kit
+|Sennheiser
+K6
+|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
 |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
-|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
+|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 |Condenser
 |1 AA Battery
+or
++48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|MNC
 |-
 |Shotgun
 |Audio Technica 835B
 |[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
-|[[File:AT 835b.wav|frameless]]
+|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+|Video, broadcast, and field work.
-|Film, broadcast, and field work.
 |Condenser
 |1 AA Battery
 or
-Phantom Power
++48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|MAU
 |-
 |Shotgun
-|Rode NTG1
+|Rode
+NTG1
 |[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
-|[[File:NTG-1.wav|frameless]]
 |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
-|Film, broadcast, and field work.
+|Video, broadcast, and field work.
 |Condenser
-| Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|MCNTG
 |-
 |Lavalier
-|Shure MX185
+|Shure
+MX185
 |[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
-|[[File:MX185.wav|frameless]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 |Condenser
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|MOX
-|-
-|Lavalier
-|Sony ECM50
-|[[File:MOF-SonyECM50.jpg]]
-|
-|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
-|Condenser
-|1 AA Battery
-|XLR
-|MOF
 |-
 |Lavalier
 |Audio Technica 899
 |[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
-|[[File:899.wav|frameless]]
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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 |1 AA Battery
 |XLR
-|MOJ
 |-
 |Stage
-|Shure SM86 || [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] ||[[File:SM86.wav|frameless]]
+|Shure
+SM86
+| [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]]
 | Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-| Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR
+| Voice ||Condenser|| +48v Phantom Power || XLR
-|MSCC
 |-
 |Stereo
 |Audio Technica AT825
 |[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
-|[[File:AT825.wav|frameless]]
 |Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
-|Instruments and film
+|Instruments and video
 |Condenser
 |1 AA Battery
 or
-Phantom Power
++48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|MAI
 |-
 |Stereo
-|Rode NT4
+|Rode
+NT4
 |[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
-|[[File:NT4.wav|frameless]]
 |Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
-|Instruments and film
+|Instruments and video
 |Condenser
 |1 9V Battery
 or
-Phantom Power
++48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|MCNT4
 |-
 |Shotgun
-|Rode VideoMic
+|Rode
+VideoMic
 |[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
-|
 |Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
-|Film, broadcast, and field work.
+|Video, broadcast, and field work.
 |Condenser
 |1 9V Battery
 |1/8”
-|MCV
-|-
-|Stereo
-|Sony ECM-MS907
-|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
-|
-|Stereo
-|Film, broadcast, and field work.
-|Condenser
-|1 AA Battery
-|1/8”
-|MOT
 |-
 |Stereo
-|Sony ECM-MS957
+|Sony
+ECM-MS957
 |[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
-|[[File:ECM957.wav|frameless]]
 |Stereo
 |Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
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 |1 AA Battery
 |XLR
-|MOS
 |-
 |Lavalier
 |Sennheiser ME2
 |[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
-|
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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 |1/8" plug-in power
 |1/8”
-|MON
 |-
 |PZM
-|Crown Sound Grabber II|| [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] |||| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]]
-| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8”
+| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|MCP
-|-
-|PZM
-|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
-|MCPX
 |-
 |USB
-|Blue Yeti Pro
+|Blue
+Yeti Pro
 |[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
-|
 |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo.
 |Voice
 |Condenser
-|Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR
+|Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR
 |USB & XLR
-|MBY
-|-
-|USB
-|Plantronics Audio 628
-|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]]
-|
-|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Headset mic for calls.
-|
-|Powered by USB
-|USB
-|MHU
 |-
 |Hydrophone
 |DolphinEar Pro
 |[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]]
-|
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required.
+|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required.
 |Contact
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|MHP
 |-
 |Parabolic
 |Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
 |[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
-|
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Proficiency required.
+|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
++48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|MGP
 |}
-Most recent update: November 2021.
+Most recent update: February 2025.
-"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 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) ==
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center; background: #d3eaf2;"
+{| class="mw-collapsible sortable mw-collapsed wikitable" style="text-align: center; background: #d3eaf2;"
+|+ style="white-space:nowrap" | Expand to see Audio Studio Microphones
 |-
 !Type
-!Brand/Model!! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power
+!Brand/Model!! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power
 Source
 ! Connector
-!Quantity!! Code
 |-
-|
+|Stage
-|AKG D202E
+|AKG
-|[[File:Maa.png|frameless]]||
+D202E
+|[[File:AKGD202E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.
 |Dynamic
 |Not required||XLR
-|3
-||MAA
 |-
-|
+|High SPL
-|AKG D224E
+|AKG
-|[[File:Mab.png|frameless]]
+D224E
-|
+|[[File:AKGD224E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
+|High SPL, good for loud sources.
--20db rear attenuation at all freqs
 |Dynamic
 |Not required||XLR
-|1
-|MAB
 |-
-|
+|Instrument
-|AKG 460B
+|AKG
-|[[File:Mae.png|frameless]]
+B
-|
+|[[File:AKGC460B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.
 |Condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|2
-|MAE
 |-
 |Drum mic
-|AKG D112
+|AKG
-|[[File:Maf.png|frameless]]
+D112
-|
+|[[File:AKGD112.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.
 |Dynamic
 |Not required||XLR
-|3
-|MAF
 |-
-|
+|All purpose studio
-|AKG C414
+|AKG
-|[[File:Mah.png|frameless]]
+C414
-|
+|[[File:C414XL2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |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
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|3 single (2 XLII, 1 B-ULS), 1 stereo pair kit (ULS) (5 total)
-|MAH
-|-
-|
-|Aston Origin
-|[[File:Man.png|frameless]]
-|
-|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals
-|Condenser
-(Large diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
-|XLR
-|2
-|MAN
 |-
 |Tube mic
-|Audio Technica
+|Audio
+Technica 4060
+|[[File:AT4060.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|[[File:Mav.png|frameless]]
-|
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.
-|Condenser
+|Tube condenser
 (Large diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+|External power supply
 |XLR
-|1
-|MAV
 |-
 |Stereo pair kit
 |Neumann
+KM84
-KM-84
+|[[File:KM84.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|[[File:Mbn.png|frameless]]
-|
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.
 |Condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|1 stereo pair kit (2 mics total)
-|MBN
 |-
-|
+|All purpose studio
 |Neumann
 U87
-|[[File:Mbo.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:U87.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
-|Legendary vocal and instrument mic with flat frequency response and great detail.
+|Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail
 |Condenser
 (Large diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|4
-|MBO
 |-
 |Instruments
-|Neuman
+|Neumann
+KM83
-KM-83
+|[[File:KM83.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|[[File:Mbp.png|frameless]]
-|
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.
+|Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.
 |Condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|2
-|MBP
 |-
-|
+|All purpose studio
 |Neumann
 U47 (FET)
-|[[File:Mpq.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:U47.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
+|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+|Great for vocals, also used on instruments.
-|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.
 |Condenser
 (Large diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|1
-|MBQ
 |-
 |Stereo mic
 |Avantone
+CK40
-CK-40
+|[[File:CK40.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|[[File:Mck.png|frameless]]
-|
 |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 bidirectional pattern.
 |Condenser
 (Large diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|1
-|MCK
 |-
 |Stereo mic
-|Rode NT4
+|Rode
-|[[File:Mcnt.png|frameless]]
+NT4
-|
+|[[File:RodeNT4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
-|Instruments and film
+|Instruments and video
 |Condenser
 |1 9V Battery
 or
-Phantom Power
++48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|1
-|MCNT
 |-
 |PZM
-|Crown PZM
+|Crown
-|[[File:Mcp.png|frameless]]
+PZM
-|
+|[[File:CrownPZM.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting.
@@ Line 594: / Line 510: @@
 or
-Phantom Power
++48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|2
-|MCP
-|-
-|Stereo pair
-|Studio Projects
-C4
-|[[File:Mcs.png|frameless]]
-|
-|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
-|Small diaphragm condenser. 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
@@ Line 618: / Line 517: @@
 A
-|[[File:Med.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|
+|Voice and room mic
-A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|2
-|MED
 |-
 |Isolating from noise
-|Electrovoice RE-16
+|Electrovoice RE16
-|[[File:Meg.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:RE16.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
-|
+|Voice and instruments
-Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important.
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|4
-|MEG
 |-
 |Isolating from noise
-|Electrovoice RE-15
+|Electrovoice RE15
-|[[File:Mej.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:RE15.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
-|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.
+|Instruments
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|3
-|MEJ
 |-
 |Broadcast
-|Electrovoice RE-55
+|Electrovoice RE55
-|[[File:Mem.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:RE55.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc.
+|Voice and room mic
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|3
-|MEM
 |-
 |Instruments
-|Electrovoice CS-15
+|Electrovoice CS15
-|[[File:Meo.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:CS15E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
-|Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use.
+|Versatile instrument use
 |Condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|5
-|MEO
 |-
 |Broadcast
-|Electrovoice RE-20
+|Electrovoice RE20
-|[[File:Mep.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:EVRE20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting.
+|Voice for recording and broadcast
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|3
-|MEP
 |-
 |Isolating from noise
-|Electrovoice RE-18
+|Electrovoice RE18
-|[[File:Mer.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:RE18.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
-|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing.
+|Voice, designed to reduce handling noise.
 |Dynamic
 |Not required||XLR
-|3
-|MER
 |-
-|High SPL
+|Drum mic
 |Electrovoice 408B
-|[[File:Mes.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:EV408B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
-|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc.
+|High SPL, good for loud sources.
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|2
-|MES
 |-
-|High SPL
+|Drum mic
 |Electrovoice 308B
-|[[File:Met.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:EV308B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic.
+|Cardioid version of the 408B.
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|4
-|MET
 |-
 |Reference mic
 |Earthworks
-TC 20
+TC20
-|[[File:Mew.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:TC20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects
+|Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.
 |Condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|2
-|MEW
 |-
-|
+|Ribbon
 |Cascade Fathead
-|[[File:Mfh.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:Fathead.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
+|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Bidirectional
+|Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.
-|Instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.
 |Ribbon
-|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 |XLR
-|2 single, 1 stereo pair kit (4 mics total)
-|MFH
 |-
 |Stage
-|Shure SM58
+|Shure
-|[[File:Mha.png|frameless]]
+SM58
-|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
+|[[File:SM58.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|
+|Voice
-Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|18
-|MHA
 |-
 |Stage
-|Shure Beta 87A
+|Shure
-|[[File:Mhb.png|frameless]]
+Beta 87A
-|
+|[[File:ShureBeta87A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
-|Hand held vocal mic
+|Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection
-good feedback rejection
 |Condenser
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|2
-|MHB
 |-
-|
+|Voice
-|Shure SM53
+|Shure
-|[[File:Mhd.png|frameless]]
+SM53
-|
+|[[File:SM53.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.
+|Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|1
-|MHD
 |-
 |Stage
-|Shure SM57
+|Shure
-|[[File:Mhe.png|frameless]]
+SM57
-|
+|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.
+|Instruments
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|8
-|MHE
 |-
 |Instruments
-|Shure SM81
+|Shure
-|[[File:Mhf.png|frameless]]
+SM81
-|
+|[[File:SM81.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Used on instruments, popular for pianos.
 |Condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|2
-|MHF
 |-
 |Stereo
-|Shure VP88
+|Shure
-|[[File:Mhg.png|frameless]]
+VP88
-|
+|[[File:ShureVP88.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Variable: cardioid and bidirectional
-|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.
+|Stereo, used in broadcasting.
 |Condenser
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|1
-|MHG
 |-
-|
+|All purpose studio
-|Shure KSM32
+|Shure
-|[[File:Mhk.png|frameless]]
+KSM32
-|
+|[[File:KSM32.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |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
 |Condenser
 (Large diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|2
-|MHK
 |-
 |Instruments
-|Shure KSM137
+|Shure
-|[[File:Mhm.png|frameless]]
+KSM137
-|
+|[[File:KSM137.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.
+|Instruments.
 |Condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|2
-|MHM
 |-
 |Voice
-|Shure SM7B
+|Shure
-|[[File:Mhs.png|frameless]]
+SM7B
-|
+|[[File:SM7B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic.
+|Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|3
-|MHS
 |-
 |Drum mic
-|Shure Beta 52A
+|Shure
-|[[File:BETA52A.JPG|frameless|155x155px]]
+Beta 52A
-|
+|[[File:ShureBeta52A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
-|Supercardioid specifically for kick drums
+|High SPL and good low end, for kick drums
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|2
-|MEF
-|-
-|
-|Marshall MXL2003
-|[[File:Mml.png|frameless]]
-|
-|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc
-|Condenser
-|Phantom Power
-|XLR
-|2
-|MML
 |-
 |Stage
-|Sennheiser 421
+|Sennheiser MD 421-II
-|[[File:Mna.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:Sen421.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 |Voice and instruments
@@ Line 900: / Line 728: @@
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|6
-|MNA
 |-
 |Instruments
-|Sennheiser MKH 40
+|Sennheiser MKH40
-|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|152x152px]]
+|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range.
+|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.
 |Condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
+| +48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|4
-|MKH
 |-
 |Drum mic
-|Sennheiser E604 Drum Mic Kit
+|Sennheiser E604 Kit
-|[[File:E605.JPG|frameless|160x160px]]
+|[[File:SenE604.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |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.
+|Clip on mics for snares and toms
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|1 kit (3 mics total)
-|MAD
 |-
 |Combo Kit
 |Sennheiser K6
-|[[File:Mnc.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:SenComboKit.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
-|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
+|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 |Condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
@@ Line 939: / Line 758: @@
 or
-Phantom Power
++48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|3
-|MNC
 |-
 |Voice
 |Sennheiser 441
-|[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:Sen441.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |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
+|Voice and instruments
 |Dynamic
 |Not required
 |XLR
-|2
-|MND
 |-
 |Binaural mic
 |Dr. Normar's Binaural head
 (Sennhesier MKE 2002)
-|[[File:Mne.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:MKE2002.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |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 to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones.
 |Condenser
 |1 9V Battery
 |XLR
-|1
-|MNE
 |-
 |Lavalier
-|Sony ECM50
+|Sony
-|[[File:Mof.png|frameless]]
+ECM50
-|
+|[[File:ECM50.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Vintage lavalier vocal mic
+|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 |Condenser
 |1 E90 Battery
 or
-Phantom Power
++48v Phantom Power
 |XLR
-|2
-|MOF
 |-
-|
+|Ribbon
-|Pacific Pro Audio LD1
-|[[File:Mpp.png|frameless]]
-|
-|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc
-|Condenser
-(Large diaphragm)
-|Phantom Power
-|XLR
-|2
-|MPP
-|-
-|Instruments
 |Beyerdynamic M160
-|[[File:Mrb.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:M160.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
+|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+|Instruments, popular on strings.
-|Designed for instruments, popular on strings.
 |Ribbon
-|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 |XLR
-|4
-|MRB
 |-
-|
-|Coles 4038
-|[[File:Mrc.png|frameless]]
-|
-|Bidirectional
-|Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios.
 |Ribbon
-|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+|Coles
+|[[File:Coles4038.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+|Classic instrument and voice mic
+|Ribbon
+|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 |XLR
-|2
-|MRC
 |-
-|
+|Ribbon
-|RCA 77DX
+|RCA
-|[[File:Mrr.png|frameless]]
+DX
-|
+|[[File:RCA77DX.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
-|Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals.
+|Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.
 |Ribbon
-|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 |XLR
-|2
-|MRR
 |-
-|Instruments
-|Royer R121
-|[[File:Mry.png|frameless|100x100px]]
-|
-|Bidirectional
-|High quality ribbon instrument mic.
 |Ribbon
-|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+|Royer
+R121
+|[[File:R121.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
+|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+|Instruments
+|Ribbon
+|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 |XLR
-|3
-|MRY
 |-
-|Instruments
+|Tube mic
-|Chameleon Labs TS-1
+|Chameleon Labs
-|[[File:Mts.png|frameless|110x110px]]
+TS-1
-|
+|[[File:TS1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Variable:
 cardioid, omnidirectional
-|Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments
+|Instruments
-|Condenser
+|Tube condenser
 (Small diaphragm)
 |External power supply
 |XLR
-|4
-|MTS
 |-
 |Tube mic
-|Chameleon Labs TS-2
+|Chameleon Labs
-|[[File:Mts2.png|frameless|100x100px]]
+TS-2
-|
+|[[File:TS2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
-|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals.
+|General purpose condenser mic
-|Condenser
+|Tube condenser
 (Large diaphragm)
 |External power supply
 |XLR
-|4
-|MTS2
 |-
 |Tube mic
 |sE Electronics sE5000
-|[[File:Msv.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:SE5000.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
-|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals
+|General purpose condenser mic
-|Condenser
+|Tube condenser
 (Large diaphragm)
 |External power supply
 |XLR
-|2
-|MSV
 |-
 |Tube mic
 |sE Electronics sE5600
-|[[File:Msz.png|frameless]]
+|[[File:SE5600.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
-|
 |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply
-|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals
+|General purpose condenser mic
-|Condenser
+|Tube condenser
 (Large diaphragm)
 |External power supply
 |XLR
-|2
-|MSZ
 |}
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