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Audio Studio Checkout is available for limited access to students working in intermediate to advanced audio curriculum. If you are enrolled in Audio Recording, Multitrack Composition, Advanced Audio Production or have an approved individual contract with facilities clearance you may use these resources. The equipment is for use in the campus studios only. You must reserve these items through the audio production work order system in Electronic Media.
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This page is going to be deleted. Newest page is [[Microphone Catalog|Microphone Catalog.]]
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Equipment List
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Microphones
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Audio is a subjective field. Use your ears and good judgement to find out which mics you like for the different applications. The only thing that is not subjective is the fact that both ribbon and condenser microphones are more delicate and sensitive than dynamics, and thus easier to damage if treated carelessly or used to mic kick drums.
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! TESC SKU !! Image !! Brand/Model !! Pattern !! Usage !! Dynamic / Condenser !! Battery Type!! Connection !! More details
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|MAA||[[File:Maa.png|frameless]]||AKG D202E
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|CARDIOID
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|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.    
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|MAB
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|AKG D224E
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|CARDIOID
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|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
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-20db rear attenuation at all freqs    
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|20HZ-20KHZ
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|MAE
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|AKG 460B
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|CARDIOID
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|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|20HZ-20KHZ
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|MAF
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|AKG D112
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|CARDIOID
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|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
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|20HZ-17KHZ
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|MAH
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|AKG C414
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|VARIOUS
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|Large diaphragm condenser.
  
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Used on instruments 
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|20HZ-20KHZ
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|MAN
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|ASTON
  
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'''Microphone Descriptions and Uses'''
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ORIGIN
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* {| class="MsoTableGrid"    |  '''TESC'''    '''SKU'''    |  '''IMAGE'''    |  '''BRAND/'''    '''MODEL'''    |  '''PICKUP'''    '''PATTERN'''    |  '''USAGE'''    |  '''DYNAMIC/'''    '''CONDENSER'''    |  '''BAT.'''    '''TYPE'''    |  '''CONNE'''    '''CTION'''    |  '''DETAILS'''    |-  |  MAA    |  |  AKG D202E    |  CARDIOID    |  Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat  frequency response.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  30-15KHZ    |-  |  MAB    |      |  AKG D224E    |  CARDIOID    |  Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, -20db rear  attenuation at all freqs.    |  D      |      |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ+    |-  |  MAE    |      |  AKG 460B    |  CARDIOID    |  Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MAF    |      |  AKG D112    |  CARDIOID    |  Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  20-17KHZ    |-  |  MAH    |      |  AKG C414    |  VARIOUS    |  Large diaphragm condenser.    Used on instruments      |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MAN    |      |  ASTON ORIGIN    |  CARDIOID    |  Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MAV    |      |  AUDIO TECHNICA 4060    |  CARDIOID    |  Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and  amps.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MBN    |      |  NEUMANN KM-84    |  CARDIOID    |  Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and  on hi-hats.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  40-16KHZ    |-  |  MBO    |      |  NEUMANN U87    |  VARIOUS    |  Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni,  cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MBP    |      |  NEUMANN KM-83    |  OMNI    |  The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  40-16KHZ    |-  |  MBQ    |      |  NEUMANN U47 (FET)    |  HYPERCARDIOID    |  Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  40-16KHZ    |-  |  MCK    |      |  AVANTONE CK--40    |  STEREO    VARIOUS    |  Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and  swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MCNT    |      |  RODE NT4    |  STEREO CARDIOID    |  Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles,  etc    |  C    |  48V,    9V    |  XLR,    ¼”    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MCP    |      |  CROWN PZM    |  HEMISPHERICAL    |  Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or  meeting setting.      |  PZM    |  48V, 2X9V    |  XLR    |  50-15KHZ    VARIES    |-  |  MCS    |      |  STUDIO PROJECTS C4    |  CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES    |  Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo  recording of instruments or ensembles.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MED    |      |  ELECTRO    VOICE (EV) 635A    |  OMNI    |  A live interview microphone  designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  80-13KHZ    |-  |  MEG    |      |  EV RE-16    |  SUPERCARDIOID    |  Excellent for podium use where high  intelligibility is important.     |  D    |      |  XLR    |  80-15KHZ    |-  |  MEJ    |      |  EV RE-15    |  SUPERCARDIOID    |  Used for broadcasting and instrument  recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  80-15KHZ    |-  |  MEM    |      |  EV RE-55    |  OMNI    |  Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of  orchestras etc.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  40-20KHZ    |-  |  MEO    |      |  EV CS-15    |  CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES    |  electret condenser. Increased bass response at close  proximities.  Handheld vocal use.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  40-18KHZ    |-  |  MEP    |      |  EV RE-20    |  CARDIOID    |  Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in  broadcasting.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  45-18KHZ    |-  |  MER    |      |  EV RE-18    |  SUPERCARDIOID    |  Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for  spoken word/announcing.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  80-15KHZ    |-  |  MES    |      |  EV 408B    |  SUPERCARDIOID    |  Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL,  drums, horns, etc.      |  D    |      |  XLR    |  40-19KHZ    |-  |  MET    |      |  EV 308B    |  CARDIOID    |  Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument  mic.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  45-18KHZ    |-  |  MEW    |      |  EARTH-WORKS    TC 20    |  OMNI    |  Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for  calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  10-20KHZ    |-  |  MFH    |      |  CASCADE FATHEAD    |  FIGURE 8    |  Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals.    |  RIBBON    |  NO    |  XLR    |  60-8KHZ    |-  |  MHA    |      |  SHURE SM58    |  CARDIOID    |  Suitable for vocal use in live performance,  sound reinforcement, and studio recording.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  50-15KHZ    |-  |  MHB    |      |  SHURE BETA 87A    |  SUPERCARDIOID    |  Hand held vocal mic.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MHD    |      |  SHURE    SM53    |  CARDIOID    |  Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity  effect.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  70-16KHZ    |-  |  MHE    |      |  SHURE SM57    |  CARDIOID    |  good for live sound reinforcement,  instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  40-15KHZ    |-  |  MHF    |      |  SHURE SM81    |  CARDIOID    |  Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MHG    |      |  SHURE VP88    |  CARDIOID, FIGURE-8    |  Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  40-20KHZ    |-  |  MHK    |      |  SHURE KSM32    |  CARDIOID    |  General purpose condenser mic, useable for  vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MHM    |      |  SHURE KSM137    |  CARDIOID    |  Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MHS    |      |  SHURE SM7B    |  CARDIOID    |  Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting  vocal mic.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  50-20KHZ    |-  |  MML    |      |  MARSHALL MXL2003    |  CARDIOID    |  General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals,  instruments, ensembles etc.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-23KHZ    |-  |  MNA    |      |  SENNHEISER 421    |  CARDIOID    |  Vocal or instrument mic popular in  broadcasting and recording industries.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  30-17KHZ    |-  |  MNC    |      |  SENNHEISER COMBO    |  VARIOUS    |  Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup  patterns for versatility of recording.    |  C    |  48V OR AA    |  XLR    |      |-  |  MND    |      |  SENNHEISER 441    |  SUPERCARDIOID    |  Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass  roll off switch and a treble boost switch.    |  D    |      |  XLR    |  40-20KHZ    |-  |  MNE    |      |  DR.NORMAR’S BINAURAL HEAD (MKE 2002)    |  OMNI    |  Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d  stereo field for playback over headphones.      |  C    |  9V ONLY    |  XLR    |  40-20KHZ    |-  |  MOF    |      |  SONY ECM50      |  OMNI    |  Vintage lavalier vocal mic    |  C    |  48V OR E90    |  XLR    |  40-14KHZ    |-  |  MOH    |      |  SONY ECM22P    |  CARDIOID    |  Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or  battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts.    |  C    |  206    BAT    OR 48V    |  XLR    |  40-15KHZ    |-  |  MPP    |      |  PACIFIC PRO LD1    |  CARDIOID    |  Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles  etc.    |  C    |  48V    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MRB    |      |  BEYER M160    |  HYPERCARDIOID    |  Designed for instruments, popular on strings.    |  RIBBON    |      |  XLR    |  40-18KHZ    |-  |  MRC    |      |  COLES 4038    |  FIGURE 8    |  Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and  recording studios.    |  RIBBON    |      |  XLR    |  30-15KHZ    |-  |  MRR    |      |  RCA 77DX    |  VARIOUS    |  Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8  polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals.    |  RIBBON    |      |      |  30-20KHZ    |-  |  MRY    |      |  ROYER R121    |  FIGURE 8    |  High quality ribbon instrument mic.    |  RIBBON    |      |  XLR    |  30-15KHZ    |-  |  MTS    |      |  CHAMELEON LABS TS-1    |  OMNI, CARDIOID    |  Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments    |  C    |  EXT.    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MTS2    |      |  CHAMELEON LABS TS-2    |  VARIOUS    |  Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals.      |  C    |  EXT.    |  XLR    |  20-20KHZ    |-  |  MSV    |      |  SE ELECTRONICS SE5000    |      |  Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals    |  C    |  EXT.    |  XLR    |      |-  |  MSZ    |      |  SE ELECTRONICS SE5600    |      |  Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals    |  C    |  EXT.    |  XLR    |      |}
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|CARDIOID
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|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|20HZ-20KHZ
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|MAV
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|AUDIO
  
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*KEYS: We have the keys to the studios, which come in handy.
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TECHNICA
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*JUNCTION BOXES: These let you split the signal from a headphone-out jack into five more headphone jacks.
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*DIRECT BOXES: Enable you to take the output of an electric guitar, synth, bass, etc., and split the signal so you can simultaneously take the direct signal to the mixing board AND run it to an amp .
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*TRANSFORMERS and BARRELS: All the barrel adapters are officially General Access Media Loan. We have hi-lows and medium-lows, bridging transformers, phase reverse barrels, line to mic (60dB) pads, presence boosters, and high and low pass filters.
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*MOVIOLA AMP - Originally used in editing film audio it is also a good low wattage tube guitar amp and has been described as a stripped down Fender Champ. It has a small speaker or the headphone jack can be used to hook up an external speaker cabinet with a 1/4” speaker cable.
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Other Stuff That's Good to Know
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[[Category:Media Loan]]
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4060
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|CARDIOID
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|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|20HZ-20KHZ
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|MBN
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|[[File:Mbn.png|frameless]]
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|NEUMANN
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KM-84
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|CARDIOID
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|Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|40HZ-16KHZ
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|MBO
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|[[File:Mbo.png|frameless]]
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|NEUMANN
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U87
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|VARIOUS
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|Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|20HZ-20KHZ
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|MPB
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|[[File:Mbp.png|frameless]]
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|NEUMANN
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KM-83
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|OMIN
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|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|40HZ-16KHZ
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|MBQ
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|[[File:Mpq.png|frameless]]
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|NEUMANN
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U47
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(FET)
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|HYPER
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CARDIOID
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|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|40HZ-16KHZ
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|MCK
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|[[File:Mck.png|frameless]]
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|AVANTONE
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CK-40
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|STEREO
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VARIOUS
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|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern.    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|20HZ-20KHZ
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|MCNT
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|[[File:Mcnt.png|frameless]]
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|RODE NT4
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|STEREO
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CARDIOID
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|Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc    
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|C
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9V BAT
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|XLR OR 1/8"
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|20HZ-20KHZ
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|MCP
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|CROWN
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PZM
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|HEMI-
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SPHERICAL
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|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
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|PZM
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|48V OR 2X9V BAT
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|XLR
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|50HZ-15KHZ
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VARIES
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|MCS
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|STUDIO
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PROJECTS
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C4
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|CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES
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|Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|20HZ-20KHZ
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|MED
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|ELECTRO
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VOICE (EV)
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635A
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|OMNI
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A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.
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|D
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|XLR
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|80HZ-13KHZ
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|MEG
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|[[File:Meg.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-16
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 
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|D
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|XLR
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|80HZ-15KHZ
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|MEJ
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|[[File:Mej.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-15
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.    
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|D
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|XLR
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|80HZ-15KHZ
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|MEM
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|[[File:Mem.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-55
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|OMNI
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|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc.    
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|D
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|XLR
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|40HZ-20KHZ
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|MEO
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|[[File:Meo.png|frameless]]
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|EV CS-15
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|CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES
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|Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use.    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|40HZ-18KHZ
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|MEP
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|[[File:Mep.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-20
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|CARDIOID
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|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting.    
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|D
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|XLR
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|45HZ-18KHZ
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|MER
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|[[File:Mer.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-18
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing.    
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|D
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|80HZ-15KHZ
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|MES
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|[[File:Mes.png|frameless]]
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|EV 408B
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. 
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|D
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|XLR
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|40HZ-19KHZ
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|MET
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|[[File:Met.png|frameless]]
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|EV 308B
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|CARDIOID
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|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic.    
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|D
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|XLR
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|45HZ-18KHZ
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|MEW
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|[[File:Mew.png|frameless]]
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|EARTH
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WORKS
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TC 20
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|OMNI
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|Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects    
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|C
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|48V
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|XLR
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|10HZ-20KHZ
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|MFH
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|[[File:Mfh.png|frameless]]
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|CASCADE
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FATHEAD
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|FIGURE 8
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|Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals.    
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|RIBBON
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|NO
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|XLR
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|60HZ-8KHZ
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|MHA
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|[[File:Mha.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE SM58
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|CARDIOID
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Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.
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|D
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|XLR
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|50HZ-18KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MHB
 +
|[[File:Mhb.png|frameless]]
 +
|SHURE
 +
 
 +
BETA
 +
 
 +
87A
 +
|SUPERCARDIOD
 +
|Hand held vocal mic
 +
 
 +
good feedback rejection  
 +
|C
 +
|48V
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MHD
 +
|[[File:Mhd.png|frameless]]
 +
|SHURE SM53
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.    
 +
|D
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|70HZ-16KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MHE
 +
|[[File:Mhe.png|frameless]]
 +
|SHURE SM57
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.    
 +
|D
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-15KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MHF
 +
|[[File:Mhf.png|frameless]]
 +
|SHURE SM81
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
 +
|C
 +
|48V
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MHG
 +
|[[File:Mhg.png|frameless]]
 +
|SHURE VP88
 +
|CARDIOID,
 +
 
 +
FIGURE 8
 +
|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.    
 +
|C
 +
|48V
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MHK
 +
|[[File:Mhk.png|frameless]]
 +
|SHURE KSM32
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches.    
 +
|C
 +
|48V
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MHM
 +
|[[File:Mhm.png|frameless]]
 +
|SHURE KSM137
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.    
 +
|C
 +
|48V
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MHS
 +
|[[File:Mhs.png|frameless]]
 +
|SHURE SM7B
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic.    
 +
|D
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|50HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MEF
 +
|[[File:BETA52A.JPG|frameless|155x155px]]
 +
|SHURE BETA 52A
 +
|SUPERCARDIOID
 +
|Supercardioid specifically for kick drums
 +
|D
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-
 +
10KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MML
 +
|[[File:Mml.png|frameless]]
 +
|MARSHAL
 +
 
 +
MXL2003
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
 +
|C
 +
|48V
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-23KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MNA
 +
|[[File:Mna.png|frameless]]
 +
|SENNHEISER 421
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios    
 +
|D
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|30HZ-17KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MKH
 +
|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|152x152px]]
 +
|SENNHEISER MKH 40
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range.
 +
|C
 +
|48V
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-
 +
20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MAD
 +
|[[File:E605.JPG|frameless|160x160px]]
 +
|SENNHEISER
 +
E604 DRUM MIC KIT
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|Mic kit specifically built for snare drums. Emphasis on mid and high frequencies, with a fairly clear low frequency clarity. Based on MD 421 technology.
 +
|D
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-
 +
18KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MNC
 +
|[[File:Mnc.png|frameless]]
 +
|MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT
 +
|VARIOUS
 +
|Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording.    
 +
|C
 +
|48V OR AA
 +
|XLR
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
|MND
 +
|[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]]
 +
|SENNHEISER 441
 +
|SUPERCARDIOID
 +
|Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch    
 +
|D
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MNE
 +
|[[File:Mne.png|frameless]]
 +
|DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD
 +
(MKE 2002)
 +
|OMNI
 +
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
 +
|C
 +
|9V ONLY
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MOF
 +
|[[File:Mof.png|frameless]]
 +
|SONY ECM50
 +
|OMNI
 +
|Vintage lavalier vocal mic    
 +
|C
 +
|48V
 +
 
 +
OR E90
 +
 
 +
BAT
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-14KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MOH
 +
|[[File:Moh.png|frameless]]
 +
|SONY ECM22P
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts    
 +
|C
 +
|206 BAT OR
 +
 
 +
48V
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-15KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MPP
 +
|[[File:Mpp.png|frameless]]
 +
|PACIFIC PRO LD1
 +
|CARDIOID
 +
|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
 +
|C
 +
|48V
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MRB
 +
|[[File:Mrb.png|frameless]]
 +
|BEYER M160
 +
|HYPERCARDIOID
 +
|Designed for instruments, popular on strings.    
 +
|RIBBON
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-18KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MRC
 +
|[[File:Mrc.png|frameless]]
 +
|COLES 4038
 +
|FIGURE 8
 +
|Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios.    
 +
|RIBBON
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|30HZ-15KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MRR
 +
|[[File:Mrr.png|frameless]]
 +
|RCA 77DX
 +
|VARIOUS
 +
|Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
 +
|RIBBON
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MRY
 +
|[[File:Mry.png|frameless|100x100px]]
 +
|ROYER R121
 +
|FIGURE 8
 +
|High quality ribbon instrument mic.    
 +
|RIBBON
 +
|
 +
|XLR
 +
|40HZ-18KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MTS
 +
|[[File:Mts.png|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|CHAMELEON LABS TS-1
 +
|OMNI,
 +
CARDIOID
 +
|Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments    
 +
|C
 +
|EXT
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MTS2
 +
|[[File:Mts2.png|frameless|100x100px]]
 +
|CHAMELEON LABS TS-2
 +
|VARIOUS
 +
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. 
 +
|C
 +
|EXT
 +
|XLR
 +
|20HZ-20KHZ
 +
|-
 +
|MSV
 +
|[[File:Msv.png|frameless]]
 +
|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000
 +
|
 +
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals    
 +
|C
 +
|EXT
 +
|XLR
 +
|
 +
|-
 +
|MSZ
 +
|[[File:Msz.png|frameless]]
 +
|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600
 +
|
 +
|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals    
 +
|C
 +
|EXT
 +
|XLR
 +
|
 +
|}

Latest revision as of 14:10, 21 January 2022

This page is going to be deleted. Newest page is Microphone Catalog.

Audio is a subjective field. Use your ears and good judgement to find out which mics you like for the different applications. The only thing that is not subjective is the fact that both ribbon and condenser microphones are more delicate and sensitive than dynamics, and thus easier to damage if treated carelessly or used to mic kick drums.

TESC SKU Image Brand/Model Pattern Usage Dynamic / Condenser Battery Type Connection More details
MAA Maa.png AKG D202E CARDIOID Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.     D XLR 30HZ-15KHZ
MAB Mab.png AKG D224E CARDIOID Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,

-20db rear attenuation at all freqs    

D XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MAE Mae.png AKG 460B CARDIOID Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MAF Maf.png AKG D112 CARDIOID Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.     D XLR 20HZ-17KHZ
MAH Mah.png AKG C414 VARIOUS Large diaphragm condenser.

Used on instruments 

C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MAN Man.png ASTON

ORIGIN

CARDIOID Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MAV Mav.png AUDIO

TECHNICA

4060

CARDIOID Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MBN Mbn.png NEUMANN

KM-84

CARDIOID Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats     C 48V XLR 40HZ-16KHZ
MBO Mbo.png NEUMANN

U87

VARIOUS Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MPB Mbp.png NEUMANN

KM-83

OMIN The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.     C 48V XLR 40HZ-16KHZ
MBQ Mpq.png NEUMANN

U47

(FET)

HYPER

CARDIOID

Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.     C 48V XLR 40HZ-16KHZ
MCK Mck.png AVANTONE

CK-40

STEREO

VARIOUS

Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern.     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MCNT Mcnt.png RODE NT4 STEREO

CARDIOID

Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc     C

9V BAT

ONLY

XLR OR 1/8" 20HZ-20KHZ
MCP Mcp.png CROWN

PZM

HEMI-

SPHERICAL

Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting.  PZM 48V OR 2X9V BAT XLR 50HZ-15KHZ

VARIES

MCS Mcs.png STUDIO

PROJECTS

C4

CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MED Med.png ELECTRO

VOICE (EV)

635A

OMNI

A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.

D XLR 80HZ-13KHZ
MEG Meg.png EV RE-16 SUPERCARDIOID

Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 

D XLR 80HZ-15KHZ
MEJ Mej.png EV RE-15 SUPERCARDIOID Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.     D XLR 80HZ-15KHZ
MEM Mem.png EV RE-55 OMNI Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc.     D XLR 40HZ-20KHZ
MEO Meo.png EV CS-15 CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use.     C 48V XLR 40HZ-18KHZ
MEP Mep.png EV RE-20 CARDIOID Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting.     D XLR 45HZ-18KHZ
MER Mer.png EV RE-18 SUPERCARDIOID Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing.     D XLR 80HZ-15KHZ
MES Mes.png EV 408B SUPERCARDIOID Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc.  D XLR 40HZ-19KHZ
MET Met.png EV 308B CARDIOID Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic.     D XLR 45HZ-18KHZ
MEW Mew.png EARTH

WORKS

TC 20

OMNI Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects     C 48V XLR 10HZ-20KHZ
MFH Mfh.png CASCADE

FATHEAD

FIGURE 8 Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals.     RIBBON NO XLR 60HZ-8KHZ
MHA Mha.png SHURE SM58 CARDIOID

Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.

D XLR 50HZ-18KHZ
MHB Mhb.png SHURE

BETA

87A

SUPERCARDIOD Hand held vocal mic

good feedback rejection  

C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MHD Mhd.png SHURE SM53 CARDIOID Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.     D XLR 70HZ-16KHZ
MHE Mhe.png SHURE SM57 CARDIOID good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.     D XLR 40HZ-15KHZ
MHF Mhf.png SHURE SM81 CARDIOID Used on instruments, popular for pianos.     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MHG Mhg.png SHURE VP88 CARDIOID,

FIGURE 8

Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.     C 48V XLR 40HZ-20KHZ
MHK Mhk.png SHURE KSM32 CARDIOID General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches.     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MHM Mhm.png SHURE KSM137 CARDIOID Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MHS Mhs.png SHURE SM7B CARDIOID Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic.     D XLR 50HZ-20KHZ
MEF BETA52A.JPG SHURE BETA 52A SUPERCARDIOID Supercardioid specifically for kick drums D XLR 20HZ-

10KHZ

MML Mml.png MARSHAL

MXL2003

CARDIOID General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc     C 48V XLR 20HZ-23KHZ
MNA Mna.png SENNHEISER 421 CARDIOID Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios     D XLR 30HZ-17KHZ
MKH
MKH40.jpg
 SENNHEISER MKH 40 CARDIOID The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range. C 48V XLR 40HZ-

20KHZ

MAD E605.JPG SENNHEISER

E604 DRUM MIC KIT

CARDIOID Mic kit specifically built for snare drums. Emphasis on mid and high frequencies, with a fairly clear low frequency clarity. Based on MD 421 technology. D XLR 40HZ-

18KHZ

MNC Mnc.png MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT VARIOUS Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording.     C 48V OR AA XLR
MND Mnd.png SENNHEISER 441 SUPERCARDIOID Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch     D XLR 40HZ-20KHZ
MNE Mne.png DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD

(MKE 2002)

OMNI Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones.  C 9V ONLY XLR 40HZ-20KHZ
MOF Mof.png SONY ECM50 OMNI Vintage lavalier vocal mic     C 48V

OR E90

BAT

XLR 40HZ-14KHZ
MOH Moh.png SONY ECM22P CARDIOID Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts     C 206 BAT OR

48V

XLR 40HZ-15KHZ
MPP Mpp.png PACIFIC PRO LD1 CARDIOID Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc     C 48V XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MRB Mrb.png BEYER M160 HYPERCARDIOID Designed for instruments, popular on strings.     RIBBON XLR 40HZ-18KHZ
MRC Mrc.png COLES 4038 FIGURE 8 Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios.     RIBBON XLR 30HZ-15KHZ
MRR Mrr.png RCA 77DX VARIOUS Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals.     RIBBON XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MRY Mry.png ROYER R121 FIGURE 8 High quality ribbon instrument mic.     RIBBON XLR 40HZ-18KHZ
MTS Mts.png CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 OMNI,

CARDIOID

Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments     C EXT XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MTS2 Mts2.png CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 VARIOUS Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals.  C EXT XLR 20HZ-20KHZ
MSV Msv.png SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals     C EXT XLR
MSZ Msz.png SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals     C EXT XLR
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