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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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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | |Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | ||
| − | |||||| | + | |D |
| + | |||XLR | ||
| + | ||30HZ-15KHZ | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MAB | |MAB | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, | |Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, | ||
| − | -20db rear attenuation at all freqs ||||| | + | -20db rear attenuation at all freqs |
| + | |D | ||
| + | |||XLR | ||
| + | |20HZ-20KHZ | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MAE | |MAE | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | |Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | ||
| − | |||| | + | |C |
| + | |48V | ||
| + | |XLR | ||
| + | |20HZ-20KHZ | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MAF | |MAF | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | |Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | ||
| − | ||||| | + | |D |
| + | |||XLR | ||
| + | |20HZ-17KHZ | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MAH | |MAH | ||
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Used on instruments | Used on instruments | ||
| − | |||| | + | |C |
| + | |48V | ||
| + | |XLR | ||
| + | |20HZ-20KHZ | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MAN | |MAN | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | |Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | ||
| − | |||| | + | |C |
| + | |48V | ||
| + | |XLR | ||
| + | |20HZ-20KHZ | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MAV | |MAV | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | |Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MBN | |MBN | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | |Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-16KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MBO | |MBO | ||
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|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
|Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | |Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MPB | |MPB | ||
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|OMIN | |OMIN | ||
|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | |The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-16KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MBQ | |MBQ | ||
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CARDIOID | CARDIOID | ||
|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | |Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-16KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MCK | |MCK | ||
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VARIOUS | VARIOUS | ||
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern. | |Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MCNT | |MCNT | ||
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CARDIOID | CARDIOID | ||
|Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | |Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | ||
| + | |C | ||
| | | | ||
| − | + | 9V BAT | |
| − | | | + | |
| − | | | + | ONLY |
| + | |XLR OR 1/8" | ||
| + | |20HZ-20KHZ | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MCP | |MCP | ||
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SPHERICAL | SPHERICAL | ||
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | |Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | ||
| − | | | + | |PZM |
| − | | | + | |48V OR 2X9V BAT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |50HZ-15KHZ |
| + | |||
| + | VARIES | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MCS | |MCS | ||
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|CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES | |CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES | ||
|Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | |Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MED | |MED | ||
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
| | | | ||
| − | |||
A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. | A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |80HZ-13KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEG | |MEG | ||
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|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
| | | | ||
| − | |||
Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. | Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |80HZ-15KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEJ | |MEJ | ||
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|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | |Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |80HZ-15KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEM | |MEM | ||
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | |Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-20KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEO | |MEO | ||
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|CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | |CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | ||
|Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | |Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-18KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MEP | |MEP | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | |Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |45HZ-18KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MER | |MER | ||
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|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | |Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | ||
| − | ||||| | + | |D |
| + | |||XLR | ||
| + | |80HZ-15KHZ | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MES | |MES | ||
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|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | |Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-19KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MET | |MET | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | |Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |45HZ-18KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MEW | |MEW | ||
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects | |Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |10HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MFH | |MFH | ||
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|FIGURE 8 | |FIGURE 8 | ||
|Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | |Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | ||
| − | | | + | |RIBBON |
| − | | | + | |NO |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |60HZ-8KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MHA | |MHA | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
| | | | ||
| − | |||
Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. | Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |50HZ-18KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHB | |MHB | ||
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good feedback rejection | good feedback rejection | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MHD | |MHD | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | |Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |70HZ-16KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHE | |MHE | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | |good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-15KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MHF | |MHF | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | |Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MHG | |MHG | ||
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FIGURE 8 | FIGURE 8 | ||
|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | |Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MHK | |MHK | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | |General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MHM | |MHM | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | |Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MHS | |MHS | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | |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 | |MML | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | |General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-23KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MNA | |MNA | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | |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 | |MNC | ||
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|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
|Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | |Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V OR AA |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MND | |MND | ||
|[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]] | |[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]] | ||
| − | | | + | |SENNHEISER 441 |
|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch | |Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-20KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MNE | |MNE | ||
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | |Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |9V ONLY |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MOF | |MOF | ||
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Vintage lavalier vocal mic | |Vintage lavalier vocal mic | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |
| − | | | + | OR E90 |
| + | |||
| + | BAT | ||
| + | |XLR | ||
| + | |40HZ-14KHZ | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MOH | |MOH | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts | |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 | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | |Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MRB | |MRB | ||
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|HYPERCARDIOID | |HYPERCARDIOID | ||
|Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | |Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | ||
| + | |RIBBON | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-18KHZ |
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MRC | |MRC | ||
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|COLES 4038 | |COLES 4038 | ||
|FIGURE 8 | |FIGURE 8 | ||
| + | |Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | ||
| + | |RIBBON | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |30HZ-15KHZ |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MRR | |MRR | ||
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|RCA 77DX | |RCA 77DX | ||
|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
| + | |Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals. | ||
| + | |RIBBON | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MRY | |MRY | ||
| − | |[[File:Mry.png|frameless]] | + | |[[File:Mry.png|frameless|100x100px]] |
|ROYER R121 | |ROYER R121 | ||
|FIGURE 8 | |FIGURE 8 | ||
| + | |High quality ribbon instrument mic. | ||
| + | |RIBBON | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |40HZ-18KHZ |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
|- | |- | ||
|MTS | |MTS | ||
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|OMNI, | |OMNI, | ||
CARDIOID | CARDIOID | ||
| − | | | + | |Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments |
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |EXT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MTS2 | |MTS2 | ||
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|CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | |CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | ||
|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
| − | | | + | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. |
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |EXT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | | | + | |20HZ-20KHZ |
|- | |- | ||
|MSV | |MSV | ||
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|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | |SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals |
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |EXT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | |SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals |
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |EXT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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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 |  |
AKG D202E | CARDIOID | Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | D | XLR | 30HZ-15KHZ | |
| MAB | 
|
AKG D224E | CARDIOID | Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
-20db rear attenuation at all freqs |
D | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | |
| MAE | 
|
AKG 460B | CARDIOID | Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MAF | 
|
AKG D112 | CARDIOID | Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | D | XLR | 20HZ-17KHZ | |
| MAH | 
|
AKG C414 | VARIOUS | Large diaphragm condenser.
Used on instruments |
C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MAN | 
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ASTON
ORIGIN |
CARDIOID | Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MAV | 
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AUDIO
TECHNICA 4060 |
CARDIOID | Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MBN | 
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NEUMANN
KM-84 |
CARDIOID | Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | C | 48V | XLR | 40HZ-16KHZ |
| MBO | 
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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 | 
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NEUMANN
KM-83 |
OMIN | The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | C | 48V | XLR | 40HZ-16KHZ |
| MBQ | 
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NEUMANN
U47 (FET) |
HYPER
CARDIOID |
Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | C | 48V | XLR | 40HZ-16KHZ |
| MCK | 
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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 | 
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RODE NT4 | STEREO
CARDIOID |
Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | C |
9V BAT ONLY |
XLR OR 1/8" | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MCP | 
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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 | 
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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 | 
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ELECTRO
VOICE (EV) 635A |
OMNI |
A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. |
D | XLR | 80HZ-13KHZ | |
| MEG | 
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EV RE-16 | SUPERCARDIOID |
Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. |
D | XLR | 80HZ-15KHZ | |
| MEJ | 
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EV RE-15 | SUPERCARDIOID | Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | D | XLR | 80HZ-15KHZ | |
| MEM | 
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EV RE-55 | OMNI | Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | D | XLR | 40HZ-20KHZ | |
| MEO | 
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EV CS-15 | CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | C | 48V | XLR | 40HZ-18KHZ |
| MEP | 
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EV RE-20 | CARDIOID | Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | D | XLR | 45HZ-18KHZ | |
| MER | 
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EV RE-18 | SUPERCARDIOID | Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | D | XLR | 80HZ-15KHZ | |
| MES | 
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EV 408B | SUPERCARDIOID | Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | D | XLR | 40HZ-19KHZ | |
| MET | 
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EV 308B | CARDIOID | Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | D | XLR | 45HZ-18KHZ | |
| MEW | 
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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 | 
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CASCADE
FATHEAD |
FIGURE 8 | Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | RIBBON | NO | XLR | 60HZ-8KHZ |
| MHA | 
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SHURE SM58 | CARDIOID |
Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. |
D | XLR | 50HZ-18KHZ | |
| MHB | 
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SHURE
BETA 87A |
SUPERCARDIOD | Hand held vocal mic
good feedback rejection |
C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MHD | 
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SHURE SM53 | CARDIOID | Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | D | XLR | 70HZ-16KHZ | |
| MHE | 
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SHURE SM57 | CARDIOID | good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | D | XLR | 40HZ-15KHZ | |
| MHF | 
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SHURE SM81 | CARDIOID | Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MHG | 
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SHURE VP88 | CARDIOID,
FIGURE 8 |
Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | C | 48V | XLR | 40HZ-20KHZ |
| MHK | 
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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 | 
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SHURE KSM137 | CARDIOID | Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MHS | 
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SHURE SM7B | CARDIOID | Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | D | XLR | 50HZ-20KHZ | |
| MEF | 
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SHURE BETA 52A | SUPERCARDIOID | Supercardioid specifically for kick drums | D | XLR | 20HZ-
10KHZ | |
| MML | 
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MARSHAL
MXL2003 |
CARDIOID | General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-23KHZ |
| MNA | 
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SENNHEISER 421 | CARDIOID | Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | D | XLR | 30HZ-17KHZ | |
| MKH |  |
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 | 
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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 | 
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MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT | VARIOUS | Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | C | 48V OR AA | XLR | |
| MND | 
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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 | 
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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 | 
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SONY ECM50 | OMNI | Vintage lavalier vocal mic | C | 48V
OR E90 BAT |
XLR | 40HZ-14KHZ |
| MOH | 
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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 | 
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PACIFIC PRO LD1 | CARDIOID | Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | C | 48V | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MRB | 
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BEYER M160 | HYPERCARDIOID | Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | RIBBON | XLR | 40HZ-18KHZ | |
| MRC | 
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COLES 4038 | FIGURE 8 | Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | RIBBON | XLR | 30HZ-15KHZ | |
| MRR | 
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RCA 77DX | VARIOUS | Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals. | RIBBON | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ | |
| MRY | 
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ROYER R121 | FIGURE 8 | High quality ribbon instrument mic. | RIBBON | XLR | 40HZ-18KHZ | |
| MTS | 
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CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 | OMNI,
CARDIOID |
Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments | C | EXT | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MTS2 | 
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CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | VARIOUS | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. | C | EXT | XLR | 20HZ-20KHZ |
| MSV | 
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SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | C | EXT | XLR | ||
| MSZ | 
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SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | C | EXT | XLR |
