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==== Explanation of Columns ==== | ==== Explanation of Columns ==== | ||
* '''Type''': The most common category used to describe each mic. | * '''Type''': The most common category used to describe each mic. | ||
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* '''Usage''': The most common use the mic is built for. | * '''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. | * '''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 == | == GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES == | ||
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! Type | ! Type | ||
!Brand/Model | !Brand/Model | ||
| − | ! Image | + | ! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector |
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|Stage | |Stage | ||
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SM58 | SM58 | ||
|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]] | |[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]] | ||
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|Cardioid | |Cardioid | ||
[[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]] | [[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
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SM57 | SM57 | ||
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]] | |[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Instruments | |Instruments | ||
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Beta 57A | Beta 57A | ||
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]] | |[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]] | ||
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Voice and instruments | |Voice and instruments | ||
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MD 421-II | MD 421-II | ||
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]] | |[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Voice and instruments | |Voice and instruments | ||
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|| Broadcast | || Broadcast | ||
| − | |Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg | + | |Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]] |
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | | Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
| Voice | | Voice | ||
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|Sennheiser MD46 | |Sennheiser MD46 | ||
|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]] | |[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Voice | |Voice | ||
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|Beyerdynamic M88 TG | |Beyerdynamic M88 TG | ||
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]] | |[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]] | ||
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |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 | ||
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|Beyerdynamic M58 | |Beyerdynamic M58 | ||
|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]] | |[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]] | ||
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]] | ||
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|Electrovoice 635A | |Electrovoice 635A | ||
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]] | |[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]] | ||
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Voice and instruments | |Voice and instruments | ||
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|Electrovoice RE18 | |Electrovoice RE18 | ||
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]] | |[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]] | ||
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Voice and instruments | |Voice and instruments | ||
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||Isolating from noise | ||Isolating from noise | ||
| − | |Electrovoice RE16|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg | + | |Electrovoice RE16|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] |
|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
| Voice and instruments ||Dynamic | | Voice and instruments ||Dynamic | ||
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|Electrovoice RE15 | |Electrovoice RE15 | ||
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]] | |[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]] | ||
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Voice and instruments | |Voice and instruments | ||
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Origin | Origin | ||
|[[File:AstonOrigin.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:AstonOrigin.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | |General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | ||
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LD1 | LD1 | ||
|[[File:LD1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:LD1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | |General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | ||
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|Marshall MXL2003 | |Marshall MXL2003 | ||
|[[File:MXL2003.jpg|frameless|110x110px|link=http://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/File:MXL2003.jpg]] | |[[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]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | |General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | ||
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Projects C4 | Projects C4 | ||
|[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni | |Variable: Cardioid, Omni | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments | |General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments | ||
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K6 | K6 | ||
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]] | |[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]] | ||
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid | |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid | ||
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, 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. | ||
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|Audio Technica 835B | |Audio Technica 835B | ||
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]] | |[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]] | ||
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Video, broadcast, and field work. | |Video, broadcast, and field work. | ||
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NTG1 | NTG1 | ||
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]] | |[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]] | ||
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Video, broadcast, and field work. | |Video, broadcast, and field work. | ||
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MX185 | MX185 | ||
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]] | |[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | |Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | ||
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|Audio Technica 899 | |Audio Technica 899 | ||
|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]] | |[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]] | ||
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | |Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | ||
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|Shure | |Shure | ||
SM86 | SM86 | ||
| − | | [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg | + | | [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] |
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | | Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
| Voice ||Condenser|| +48v Phantom Power || XLR | | Voice ||Condenser|| +48v Phantom Power || XLR | ||
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|Audio Technica AT825 | |Audio Technica AT825 | ||
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]] | |[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]] | ||
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | |Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | ||
|Instruments and video | |Instruments and video | ||
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NT4 | NT4 | ||
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]] | |[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]] | ||
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | |Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | ||
|Instruments and video | |Instruments and video | ||
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VideoMic | VideoMic | ||
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]] | |[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]] | ||
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|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Video, broadcast, and field work. | |Video, broadcast, and field work. | ||
|Condenser | |Condenser | ||
|1 9V Battery | |1 9V Battery | ||
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|1/8” | |1/8” | ||
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ECM-MS957 | ECM-MS957 | ||
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]] | |[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]] | ||
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|Stereo | |Stereo | ||
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. | |Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. | ||
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|Sennheiser ME2 | |Sennheiser ME2 | ||
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]] | |[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]] | ||
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | |Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | ||
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|PZM | |PZM | ||
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| − | |Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] | + | |
| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | | 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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Yeti Pro | Yeti Pro | ||
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]] | |[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]] | ||
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. | |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. | ||
|Voice | |Voice | ||
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|Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR | |Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR | ||
|USB & XLR | |USB & XLR | ||
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|Parabolic | |Parabolic | ||
|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 | |Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 | ||
|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]] | |[[File:MGP K6.jpg]] | ||
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |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. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. 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. | ||
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Most recent update: February 2025. | Most recent update: February 2025. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 17 June 2026
"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 | Image | 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 |
| 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.
