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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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* '''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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== GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES ==
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! TESC SKU !! Image !! Brand/Model !! Pattern !! Usage !! Dynamic / Condenser !! Battery Type!! Connection !! More details
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! Type
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!Brand/Model
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! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector
 
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|| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Stage
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|Shure
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SM58
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|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
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|Cardioid
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[[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Stage
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|Shure
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SM57
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|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Stage
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|Shure
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Beta 57A
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|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Stage
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|Sennheiser
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MD 421-II
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|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|| Broadcast
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|Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]
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| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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| Voice
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|Dynamic
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|Not required|| XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Broadcast
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|Sennheiser MD46
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|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Isolating from noise
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|Beyerdynamic M88 TG
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|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Broadcast
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|Beyerdynamic M58
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|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]]
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|Voice
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Broadcast
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|Electrovoice 635A
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|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE18
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|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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||Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE16|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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| Voice and instruments  ||Dynamic
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|Not required|| XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE15
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|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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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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|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
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|Condenser
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|All purpose studio
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|Pacific Pro Audio
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LD1
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|[[File:LD1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
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|Condenser
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|All purpose studio
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|Marshall MXL2003
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|[[File:MXL2003.jpg|frameless|110x110px|link=http://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/File:MXL2003.jpg]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals
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|Condenser
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Stereo pair
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|Studio
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Projects C4
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|[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni
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|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments
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|Condenser
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Combo Kit
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|Sennheiser
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K6
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|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
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|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
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|Condenser
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|1 AA Battery
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Shotgun
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|Audio Technica 835B
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|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.
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|Condenser
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|1 AA Battery
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Shotgun
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|Rode
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NTG1
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|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.
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|Condenser
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Lavalier
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|Shure
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MX185
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|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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|Condenser
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Lavalier
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|Audio Technica 899
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|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.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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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Stage
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|Shure
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SM86
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| [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]]
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| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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| Voice ||Condenser|| +48v Phantom Power || XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Stereo
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|Audio Technica AT825
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|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
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|Instruments and video
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|Condenser
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|1 AA Battery
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Stereo
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|Rode
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NT4
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|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
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|Instruments and video
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|Condenser
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|1 9V Battery
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Shotgun
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|Rode
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VideoMic
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|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
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|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.
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|Condenser
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|1 9V Battery
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|1/8”
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Stereo
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|Sony
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ECM-MS957
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|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
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|Stereo
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|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
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|Condenser
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|1 AA Battery
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|XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Lavalier
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|Sennheiser ME2
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|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.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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|1/8" plug-in power
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|1/8”
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|PZM
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|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]]
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| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|USB
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|Blue
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Yeti Pro
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|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo.
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|Voice
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|Condenser
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|Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR
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|USB & XLR
 
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|Parabolic
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|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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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.
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|Condenser
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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+48v Phantom Power
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| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
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|XLR
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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.


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GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES

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

SM58

MHA-SureSM58.jpg Cardioid

Cardioid.png

Voice Dynamic Not required XLR
Stage Shure

SM57

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

Beta 57A

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

MD 421-II

MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Broadcast Electrovoice RE-27 N/D RE 27 Photo.jpeg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR
Broadcast Sennheiser MD46 MSM-SureMD46.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR
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
Broadcast Beyerdynamic M58 MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR
Broadcast Electrovoice 635A MED-EV-635A.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE18 MEG-EV-RE16.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE16 MER-EV-RE15.jpg Supercardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE15 MER-EV-RE18.jpg Supercardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
All purpose studio Aston

Origin

AstonOrigin.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
All purpose studio Pacific Pro Audio

LD1

LD1.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
All purpose studio Marshall MXL2003 MXL2003.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Stereo pair Studio

Projects C4

SPC4.jpg Variable: Cardioid, Omni General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
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

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Shotgun Audio Technica 835B MAU-AT835B.jpg Hypercardioid
HyperCardioid.png
 Video, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Shotgun Rode

NTG1

MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Video, broadcast, and field work. Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Lavalier Shure

MX185

MOX-SureMX185.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Lavalier Audio Technica 899 MOJ-AT8537.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR
Stage Shure

SM86

MSCC-SureSM86.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Stereo Audio Technica AT825 MAI-AT825.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and video Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Stereo Rode

NT4

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

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Shotgun Rode

VideoMic

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

ECM-MS957

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

Yeti Pro

MBY-BlueYeti.jpg Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. Voice Condenser Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR USB & XLR
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

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+48v Phantom Power

XLR

Most recent update: February 2025.

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