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For basic information about how to use microphones, see out [[Microphone Basics]] page.
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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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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 ==
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! TESC SKU !! Image !! Brand/Model !! Pattern !! Usage !! Dynamic / Condenser !! Battery Type!! Connection
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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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|MHA
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|Stage
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|Shure
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SM58
 
|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
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|Shure SM-58
 
 
|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
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|Vocals for stage and studio.
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[[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]]
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|D
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|Voice
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|N/A
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|-
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|MHE
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|Stage
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|Shure
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SM57
 
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
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|Shure SM-57
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Cardioid
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|Instruments
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|Instruments for stage and studio.
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|Dynamic
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|D
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|Not required
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|N/A
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|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MHC
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|Stage
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|Shure
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Beta 57A
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
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|SHURE Beta 57A
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Supercardioid
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|Voice and instruments
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|Vocals and instruments on stage and in studio.
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|Dynamic
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|D
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|Not required
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|N/A
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|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MNA
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|Stage
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|Sennheiser
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MD 421-II
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
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|Sennheiser MD 421 on stand adapter
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Cardioid
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|Voice and instruments
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|Instruments and vocals for stage and studio.
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|Dynamic
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|D
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|Not required
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|N/A
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|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|| MEV ||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]|| Electrovoice RE-27 N/D || Cardioid || Voice in studio and brodcast.
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|| Broadcast
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| D || N/A || XLR  
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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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|-
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|MSM
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|Broadcast
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|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
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|Sennheiser MD46
 
|Sennheiser MD46
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|Cardioid
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|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
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|Voice for interviews and broadcast. Designed to reject background noise and wind.
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|D
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|Voice
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|N/A
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MTG
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|Isolating from noise
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|Beyerdynamic M88 TG
 
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
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|BeyerDynamic M88 TG Handheld
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Hypercardioid
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|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
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|Vocals and instruments in a studio. Designed specifically to capture low-frequency sounds, such as kick drums.
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|Dynamic
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|D
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|Not required
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|N/A
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|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MBD
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|Broadcast
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|Beyerdynamic M58
 
|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
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|BeyerDynamic M58
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]]
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|Omni
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|Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
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|Voice
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|D
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|Dynamic
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|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MED
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|Broadcast
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|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
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|Electrovoice 635A
 
|Electrovoice 635A
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|Omni
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|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
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|Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|D
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|Voice and instruments
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|N/A
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|Dynamic
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MEG
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|Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE18
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
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|Electrovoice RE-16 handheld
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Supercardioid
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|Voice and instruments
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|Vocal and instrument use in studio or on stage, great for when high intelligibility is important.
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|Dynamic
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|D
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|Not required
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|N/A
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|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|| MEJ || [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] || Electrovoice RE-15 || Super Cardioid || Instruments for stage and studio. || D || N/A || XLR  
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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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|MER
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|Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE15
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
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|Electrovoice RE-18 handheld
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Supercardioid
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|Voice and instruments
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|Vocals for broadcast, stage, and presentation use.
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|Dynamic
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|D
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|Not required
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|N/A
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|XLR
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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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|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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|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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|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
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MNC
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|Combo Kit
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|Sennheiser
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K6
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
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|Modular Sennheiser K6 combo kits series
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
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|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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|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
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|Condenser
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|C
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|1 AA Battery
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|1X AA
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MAU
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|Shotgun
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|Audio Technica 835B
 
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
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|Audio Technica 835B Shotgun
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Hypercardioid
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
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|Condenser
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|C
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|1 AA Battery
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|1X AA or Phantom Power
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|-
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|MCNTG
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|Shotgun
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|Rode
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NTG1
 
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
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|Rode NTG1 Shotgun
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Supercardioid
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
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|Condenser
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|C
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| +48v Phantom Power
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| + 48 V
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|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MOX
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|Lavalier
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|Shure
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MX185
 
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
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|Shure MX185 Lavalier
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Cardioid
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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|Voice for video and broadcast.
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|Condenser
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|D
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|11 - 52VDC (with Belt Clip Preamp, Included)
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|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|MOF
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|Lavalier
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|[[File:MOF-SonyECM50.jpg]]
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|Audio Technica 899
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|Sony ECM50 Lavalier
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|Omni
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|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
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|C
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|1X AA
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|XLR
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|-
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|MOJ
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|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
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|Audio Technica 899 Lavalier
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Omni
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
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|Condenser
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|C
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|1 AA Battery
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|1X AA
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|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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| MSCC || [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] || Shure SM86 handheld || Cardioid || Vocal condenser for stage use. || C || 11 - 52VDC (Phantom Power) || XLR  
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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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|-
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|MAI
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|Stereo
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|Audio Technica AT825
 
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
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|Audio Technica AT825 handheld
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
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|X/Y Stereo Dual Cardiod Elements
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|Instruments and video
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|Film applications and instruments in studio. Extremely flat frequency response.
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|Condenser
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|C
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|1 AA Battery
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|1X AA or Phantom Power
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
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|MCNT4
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|Stereo
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|Rode
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NT4
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
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|Rode NT4 handheld
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
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|X/Y Stereo Dual Cardiod capsules
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|Instruments and video
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|Studio instrument and field recording use.
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|Condenser
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|C
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|1 9V Battery
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|1X 9V or Phantom Power
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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| MHP || [[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]] || Dolphin-ear Pro Hydrophone || Omni || Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. || D || N/A || XLR
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|Shotgun
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|Rode
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| MGP || [[File:MGP K6.jpg]] || Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 handheld || Omni || Includes K6 power module, Omni capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. || C || 1X AA or Phantom Power || XLR
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VideoMic
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|MBY
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|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
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|Blue Yeti Pro Table top
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|Multi pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8 & Stereo.
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|Vocals in voiceover and podcasting applications.
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|C
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| + 48 V
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|USB & XLR output
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| MHU || [[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]] || Plantronics Audio 628 Stereo USB headset || Omni || Vocals for video and audio calls, both Mac and PC compatible.  || C || Through USB || USB / MAC and PC compatible
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|MCV
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|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
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|Rode VideoMic Shotgun
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|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Super Cardioid
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
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|Film and field recording. Very directional and designed to reject background noise. Mounts to standard camera shoe.
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|Condenser
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|C
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|1 9V Battery
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|1X 9V
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|1/8”
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|stereo 1/8”
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|-
 
|-
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|MOT
 
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|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
 
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|Sony ECM-MS907 hand held
 
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
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|Film and field recording.
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|Sony
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|C
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ECM-MS957
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|1X AA
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|stereo 1/8”
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|-
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|MOS
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|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
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|Sony ECM-MS957 hand held
 
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
 
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
 
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
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|C
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|Condenser
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|1X AA
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|1 AA Battery
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|"stereo XLR to 1/8”"
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|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
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|MON
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|Lavalier
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|Sennheiser ME2
 
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
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|Sennheiser ME2 Lavalier
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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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|-
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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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|-
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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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|-
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|Hydrophone
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|DolphinEar Pro
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|[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]]
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required.
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|Contact
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|-
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|Parabolic
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|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
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|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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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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|1 AA Battery
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or
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+48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
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Most recent update: February 2025.
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"Audio Studio" microphones are not available for checkout. This page is only here for reference. They are only used by the advanced audio classes and are to be used exclusively in the audio facilities on campus.
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== AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES (Advanced Audio Classes Only) ==
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!Type
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!Brand/Model!! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power
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Source
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! Connector
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|-
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|Stage
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|AKG
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D202E
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|[[File:AKGD202E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.    
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|Dynamic
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|Not required||XLR
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|-
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|High SPL
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|AKG
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D224E
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|[[File:AKGD224E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|High SPL, good for loud sources.
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|Dynamic
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|Not required||XLR
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|-
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|Instrument
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|AKG
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460B
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|[[File:AKGC460B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    
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|Condenser
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(Small diaphragm)
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
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|-
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|Drum mic
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|AKG
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D112
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|[[File:AKGD112.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
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|Dynamic
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|Not required||XLR
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|-
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|All purpose studio
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|AKG
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C414
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|[[File:C414XL2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid
 +
|All purpose studio standard mic. Comes in varying versions, B-ULS (vintage, warm tone), XLS (modern, warm tone), and XLII (modern, bright tone)
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Tube mic
 +
|Audio
 +
Technica 4060
 +
|[[File:AT4060.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
 +
|Tube condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|External power supply
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Stereo pair kit
 +
|Neumann
 +
KM84
 +
|[[File:KM84.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Neumann
 +
U87
 +
|[[File:U87.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 +
|Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Neumann
 +
KM83
 +
|[[File:KM83.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|All purpose studio
 +
|Neumann
 +
 
 +
U47 (FET)
 +
|[[File:U47.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Great for vocals, also used on instruments.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Stereo mic
 +
|Avantone
 +
CK40
 +
|[[File:CK40.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 +
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Stereo mic
 +
|Rode
 +
NT4
 +
|[[File:RodeNT4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 +
|Instruments and video
 +
|Condenser
 +
|1 9V Battery
 +
or
 +
 
 +
+48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|PZM
 +
|Crown
 +
PZM
 +
|[[File:CrownPZM.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
 +
|PZM
 +
|2 9V Battery
 +
or
 +
 
 +
+48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Broadcast
 +
|Electrovoice
 +
 
 +
635A
 +
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice and room mic
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Isolating from noise
 +
|Electrovoice RE16
 +
|[[File:RE16.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Voice and instruments
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Isolating from noise
 +
|Electrovoice RE15
 +
|[[File:RE15.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Broadcast
 +
|Electrovoice RE55
 +
|[[File:RE55.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice and room mic
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Electrovoice CS15
 +
|[[File:CS15E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
 +
|Versatile instrument use
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Broadcast
 +
|Electrovoice RE20
 +
|[[File:EVRE20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice for recording and broadcast    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Isolating from noise
 +
|Electrovoice RE18
 +
|[[File:RE18.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Voice, designed to reduce handling noise.
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required||XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Drum mic
 +
|Electrovoice 408B
 +
|[[File:EV408B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Drum mic
 +
|Electrovoice 308B
 +
|[[File:EV308B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Cardioid version of the 408B.    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Reference mic
 +
|Earthworks
 +
 
 +
TC20
 +
|[[File:TC20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Cascade Fathead
 +
|[[File:Fathead.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Stage
 +
|Shure
 +
SM58
 +
|[[File:SM58.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Stage
 +
|Shure
 +
Beta 87A
 +
|[[File:ShureBeta87A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection
 +
|Condenser
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Voice
 +
|Shure
 +
SM53
 +
|[[File:SM53.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Stage
 +
|Shure
 +
SM57
 +
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Instruments    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Shure
 +
SM81
 +
|[[File:SM81.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
−
|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
+
|Shure
−
|C
+
VP88
−
|7.5V Stand alone
+
|[[File:ShureVP88.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|stereo 1/8”
+
|Variable: cardioid and bidirectional
 +
|Stereo, used in broadcasting.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
−
| MCP || [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] || Crown Sound Grabber II || Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. || C || 1X AAA || stereo 1/8”
+
|All purpose studio
 +
|Shure
 +
KSM32
 +
|[[File:KSM32.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|General purpose condenser mic    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
−
| MCPX || [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] || Crown Optimus Sound Grabber || Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. || C || 1X AA || XLR  
+
|Instruments
 +
|Shure
 +
KSM137
 +
|[[File:KSM137.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Instruments.    
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Voice
 +
|Shure
 +
SM7B
 +
|[[File:SM7B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Drum mic
 +
|Shure
 +
Beta 52A
 +
|[[File:ShureBeta52A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|High SPL and good low end, for kick drums
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Stage
 +
|Sennheiser MD 421-II
 +
|[[File:Sen421.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Voice and instruments
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Instruments
 +
|Sennheiser MKH40
 +
|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
| +48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Drum mic
 +
|Sennheiser E604 Kit
 +
|[[File:SenE604.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Clip on mics for snares and toms
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Combo Kit
 +
|Sennheiser K6
 +
|[[File:SenComboKit.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 +
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 +
|Condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|1 AA Battery
 +
or
 +
 
 +
+48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Voice
 +
|Sennheiser 441
 +
|[[File:Sen441.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 +
|Voice and instruments    
 +
|Dynamic
 +
|Not required
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Binaural mic
 +
|Dr. Normar's Binaural head
 +
(Sennhesier MKE 2002)
 +
|[[File:MKE2002.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
 +
|Condenser
 +
|1 9V Battery
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Lavalier
 +
|Sony
 +
ECM50
 +
|[[File:ECM50.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 +
|Condenser
 +
|1 E90 Battery
 +
or
 +
 
 +
+48v Phantom Power
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Beyerdynamic M160
 +
|[[File:M160.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Instruments, popular on strings.    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Coles
 +
4038
 +
|[[File:Coles4038.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Classic instrument and voice mic    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|RCA
 +
77DX
 +
|[[File:RCA77DX.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 +
|Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Royer
 +
R121
 +
|[[File:R121.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|Instruments    
 +
|Ribbon
 +
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Tube mic
 +
|Chameleon Labs
 +
TS-1
 +
|[[File:TS1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable:
 +
cardioid, omnidirectional
 +
|Instruments    
 +
|Tube condenser
 +
(Small diaphragm)
 +
|External power supply
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Tube mic
 +
|Chameleon Labs
 +
TS-2
 +
|[[File:TS2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 +
|General purpose condenser mic
 +
|Tube condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|External power supply
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Tube mic
 +
|sE Electronics sE5000
 +
|[[File:SE5000.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 +
|General purpose condenser mic    
 +
|Tube condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|External power supply
 +
|XLR
 +
|-
 +
|Tube mic
 +
|sE Electronics sE5600
 +
|[[File:SE5600.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 +
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply
 +
|General purpose condenser mic    
 +
|Tube condenser
 +
(Large diaphragm)
 +
|External power supply
 +
|XLR
 
|}
 
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GENERAL ACCESS 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
Hydrophone DolphinEar Pro MHP-DolphinEar.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required. Contact Not required XLR
Parabolic Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 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

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR

Most recent update: February 2025.


"Audio Studio" microphones are not available for checkout. This page is only here for reference. They are only used by the advanced audio classes and are to be used exclusively in the audio facilities on campus.

AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES (Advanced Audio Classes Only)

Expand to see Audio Studio Microphones
Type Brand/Model Image Pattern Standard Usage Transducer Power

Source

Connector
Stage AKG

D202E

AKGD202E.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.     Dynamic Not required XLR
High SPL AKG

D224E

AKGD224E.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 High SPL, good for loud sources. Dynamic Not required XLR
Instrument AKG

460B

AKGC460B.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Drum mic AKG

D112

AKGD112.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.     Dynamic Not required XLR
All purpose studio AKG

C414

C414XL2.jpg Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid All purpose studio standard mic. Comes in varying versions, B-ULS (vintage, warm tone), XLS (modern, warm tone), and XLII (modern, bright tone) Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Tube mic Audio

Technica 4060

AT4060.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.     Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR
Stereo pair kit Neumann

KM84

KM84.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
All purpose studio Neumann

U87

U87.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Instruments Neumann

KM83

KM83.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
All purpose studio Neumann

U47 (FET)

U47.jpg Hypercardioid
HyperCardioid.png
 Great for vocals, also used on instruments.     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Stereo mic Avantone

CK40

CK40.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern.     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Stereo mic Rode

NT4

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

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
PZM Crown

PZM

CrownPZM.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting.  PZM 2 9V Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Broadcast Electrovoice

635A

MED-EV-635A.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE16 RE16.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE15 RE15.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Broadcast Electrovoice RE55 RE55.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR
Instruments Electrovoice CS15 CS15E.jpg Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional Versatile instrument use Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Broadcast Electrovoice RE20 EVRE20.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice for recording and broadcast     Dynamic Not required XLR
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE18 RE18.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice, designed to reduce handling noise. Dynamic Not required XLR
Drum mic Electrovoice 408B EV408B.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 High SPL, good for loud sources. Dynamic Not required XLR
Drum mic Electrovoice 308B EV308B.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Cardioid version of the 408B.     Dynamic Not required XLR
Reference mic Earthworks

TC20

TC20.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Ribbon Cascade Fathead Fathead.jpg Bidirectional
Bidirectional.png
 Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.     Ribbon Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR
Stage Shure

SM58

SM58.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR
Stage Shure

Beta 87A

ShureBeta87A.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
Voice Shure

SM53

SM53.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.     Dynamic Not required XLR
Stage Shure

SM57

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

SM81

SM81.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Used on instruments, popular for pianos.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Stereo Shure

VP88

ShureVP88.jpg Variable: cardioid and bidirectional Stereo, used in broadcasting.     Condenser +48v Phantom Power XLR
All purpose studio Shure

KSM32

KSM32.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Instruments Shure

KSM137

KSM137.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Instruments.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Voice Shure

SM7B

SM7B.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast     Dynamic Not required XLR
Drum mic Shure

Beta 52A

ShureBeta52A.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 High SPL and good low end, for kick drums Dynamic Not required XLR
Stage Sennheiser MD 421-II Sen421.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR
Instruments Sennheiser MKH40
MKH40.jpg
 Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads. Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

+48v Phantom Power XLR
Drum mic Sennheiser E604 Kit SenE604.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Clip on mics for snares and toms Dynamic Not required XLR
Combo Kit Sennheiser K6 SenComboKit.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

(Small diaphragm)

1 AA Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Voice Sennheiser 441 Sen441.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments     Dynamic Not required XLR
Binaural mic Dr. Normar's Binaural head

(Sennhesier MKE 2002)

MKE2002.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones.  Condenser 1 9V Battery XLR
Lavalier Sony

ECM50

ECM50.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 E90 Battery

or

+48v Phantom Power

XLR
Ribbon Beyerdynamic M160 M160.jpg Hypercardioid
HyperCardioid.png
 Instruments, popular on strings.     Ribbon Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR
Ribbon Coles

4038

Coles4038.jpg Bidirectional
Bidirectional.png
 Classic instrument and voice mic     Ribbon Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR
Ribbon RCA

77DX

RCA77DX.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.     Ribbon Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR
Ribbon Royer

R121

R121.jpg Bidirectional
Bidirectional.png
 Instruments     Ribbon Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR
Tube mic Chameleon Labs

TS-1

TS1.jpg Variable:

cardioid, omnidirectional

Instruments     Tube condenser

(Small diaphragm)

External power supply XLR
Tube mic Chameleon Labs

TS-2

TS2.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional General purpose condenser mic Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR
Tube mic sE Electronics sE5000 SE5000.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR
Tube mic sE Electronics sE5600 SE5600.jpg Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply General purpose condenser mic     Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR
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