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<div class="lead">[[File:Media Loan Logo.png|left|frameless|90x90px]] All Mics Available in the General Access Section of Media Loan. </div>   
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"General Access" mic is a category of Media Loan microphones that are accessible to all enrolled students who are in programs paying media fees. 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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"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.   
  
 
==== Explanation of Columns ====
 
==== Explanation of Columns ====
 
* '''Type''': The most common category used to describe each mic.   
 
* '''Type''': The most common category used to describe each mic.   
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* '''Sound''': Example audio for various mics.
 
 
* '''Usage''': The most common use the mic is built for.  
 
* '''Usage''': The most common use the mic is built for.  
 
* '''Power Source''': Power needed, see the Microphone Basics page to learn about Condensers and Dynamics and what type of transducer needs power to work.  
 
* '''Power Source''': Power needed, see the Microphone Basics page to learn about Condensers and Dynamics and what type of transducer needs power to work.  
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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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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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! Type  
 
! Type  
 
!Brand/Model
 
!Brand/Model
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! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector  
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! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector  
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!Code
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|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
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SM58
 
SM58
 
|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHA-SureSM58.jpg]]
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|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
 
[[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]]
 
[[File:Cardioid.png|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MHA
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
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SM57
 
SM57
 
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
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[[File:SM-57.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Instruments
 
|Instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MHE
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
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Beta 57A
 
Beta 57A
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
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|[[File:SM57a.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Voice and instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MHC
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
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MD 421-II
 
MD 421-II
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
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|[[File:421.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Voice and instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MNA
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|| Broadcast  
 
|| Broadcast  
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|Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]||[[File:RE27.wav|frameless]]
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|Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Voice
 
| Voice
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required|| XLR  
 
|Not required|| XLR  
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|MEV
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Broadcast
 
|Sennheiser MD46
 
|Sennheiser MD46
 
|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
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|[[File:MD46.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice
 
|Voice
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MSM
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Beyerdynamic M88 TG
 
|Beyerdynamic M88 TG
 
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
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|[[File:M88TG.wav|frameless]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
 
|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MTG
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Broadcast
 
|Beyerdynamic M58
 
|Beyerdynamic M58
 
|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
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|[[File:M58.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|75x75px|frameless]]
  
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MBD
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Broadcast
 
|Electrovoice 635A
 
|Electrovoice 635A
 
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
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|[[File:635a.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice and room mic
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|Voice and instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MED
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE16
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|Electrovoice RE18
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
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|[[File:RE16.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Voice and instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MEG
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
||Isolating from noise
 
||Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE15|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] ||[[File:RE15.wav|frameless]]
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|Electrovoice RE16|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]]  
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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| Instruments ||Dynamic
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| Voice and instruments ||Dynamic
 
|Not required|| XLR  
 
|Not required|| XLR  
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|MEJ
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
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|Electrovoice RE18
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|Electrovoice RE15
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
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|[[File:RE18.wav|frameless]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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|Voice
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|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MER
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|-
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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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|-
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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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|-
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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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|-
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|Stereo pair
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|Studio
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Projects C4
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|[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Variable: Cardioid, Omni
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|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments
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|Condenser
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| +48v Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
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|-
 
|Combo Kit
 
|Combo Kit
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K6
 
K6
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
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|[[File:K6 with cardioid attachment.wav|frameless]]
 
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[[File:K6 with omni attachment.wav|frameless]]
 
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[[File:K6 with shotgun attachment.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
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or
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 +
+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MNC
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Shotgun
 
|Shotgun
 
|Audio Technica 835B
 
|Audio Technica 835B
 
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
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|[[File:AT 835b.wav|frameless]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
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or
  
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Phantom Power
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MAU
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Shotgun
 
|Shotgun
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NTG1  
 
NTG1  
 
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
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|[[File:NTG-1.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
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| Phantom Power
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| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MCNTG
 
 
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|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Lavalier
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MX185  
 
MX185  
 
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
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|[[File:MX185.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
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|Phantom Power  
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| +48v Phantom Power  
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MOX
 
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|-
 
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|Lavalier
 
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|Sony
 
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ECM50
 
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|[[File:MOF-SonyECM50.jpg]]
 
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|
 
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
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|Condenser
 
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|1 AA Battery
 
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|XLR
 
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|MOF
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Lavalier
 
|Audio Technica 899  
 
|Audio Technica 899  
 
|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
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|[[File:899.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MOJ
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
SM86  
 
SM86  
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| [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] ||[[File:SM86.wav|frameless]]
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| [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]]  
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
 
| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
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| Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR  
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| Voice ||Condenser|| +48v Phantom Power || XLR  
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|MSCC
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|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
 
|Audio Technica AT825  
 
|Audio Technica AT825  
 
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
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|[[File:AT825.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Instruments and video
 
|Instruments and video
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or
  
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Phantom Power
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MAI
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
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NT4  
 
NT4  
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
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|[[File:NT4.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Instruments and video
 
|Instruments and video
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or
  
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Phantom Power
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MCNT4
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Shotgun
 
|Shotgun
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VideoMic  
 
VideoMic  
 
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
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|
 
 
|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Video, broadcast, and field work.  
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|1 9V Battery
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
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|MCV
 
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|-
 
−
|Stereo
 
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|Sony
 
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ECM-MS907
 
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|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
 
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|
 
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|Stereo
 
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|Video, broadcast, and field work.
 
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|Condenser
 
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|1 AA Battery
 
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|1/8”
 
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|MOT
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
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ECM-MS957
 
ECM-MS957
 
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
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|[[File:ECM957.wav|frameless]]
 
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
 
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
 
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
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|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MOS
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Lavalier
 
|Sennheiser ME2  
 
|Sennheiser ME2  
 
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
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|
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
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|1/8" plug-in power
 
|1/8" plug-in power
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
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|MON
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|PZM
 
|PZM
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|Crown
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|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]]  
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Sound Grabber II
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| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]  
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| [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] |||| Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8”
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|MCP
+
−
|-
+
−
|PZM
+
−
|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] |||| 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  
 
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR  
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|MCPX
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|USB
 
|USB
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Yeti Pro
 
Yeti Pro
 
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
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|
 
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo.
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo.
 
|Voice
 
|Voice
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
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|Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR
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|Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR
 
|USB & XLR  
 
|USB & XLR  
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|MBY
 
−
|-
 
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|USB
 
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|Plantronics Audio
 
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628
 
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|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]]
 
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|
 
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
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|Headset mic for calls.
 
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|
 
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|Powered by USB
 
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|USB
 
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|MHU
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Hydrophone
 
|Hydrophone
 
|DolphinEar Pro
 
|DolphinEar Pro
 
|[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]]
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|
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required.
 
|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required.
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MHP
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Parabolic
 
|Parabolic
 
|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
 
|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
 
|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
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|
 
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. Proficiency required.
 
|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Designed for distant low level sounds such as bird calls. Proficiency required.
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or
 
or
  
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Phantom Power
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+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MGP
 
 
|}
 
|}
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Most recent update: November 2021.
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Most recent update: February 2025.
  
  
  
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"Audio Studio" microphones are only available to those in advanced audio classes and are too be used exclusively in the audio facilities on campus
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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.
  
 
== AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES (Advanced Audio Classes Only) ==
 
== AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES (Advanced Audio Classes Only) ==
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|Stage
 
|Stage
 
|AKG
 
|AKG
 
D202E
 
D202E
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|[[File:AKGD202E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.    
 
|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required||XLR
 
|Not required||XLR
−
|3
 
−
||MAA
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|High SPL
 
|High SPL
 
|AKG
 
|AKG
 
D224E
 
D224E
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|[[File:Mab.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:AKGD224E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
 
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required||XLR
 
|Not required||XLR
−
|1
 
−
|MAB
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Instrument
 
|Instrument
 
|AKG
 
|AKG
 
460B
 
460B
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|[[File:Mae.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:AKGC460B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    
 
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
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| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|2
 
−
|MAE
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|Drum mic
 
|AKG
 
|AKG
 
D112
 
D112
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|[[File:Maf.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:AKGD112.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
 
|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required||XLR
 
|Not required||XLR
−
|3
 
−
|MAF
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|All purpose studio
 
|All purpose studio
 
|AKG
 
|AKG
 
C414
 
C414
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|[[File:Mah.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:C414XL2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid
 
|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)
 
|All purpose studio standard mic. Comes in varying versions, B-ULS (vintage, warm tone), XLS (modern, warm tone), and XLII (modern, bright tone)
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
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| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|3 single (2 XLII, 1 B-ULS), 1 stereo pair kit (ULS) (5 total)
 
−
|MAH
 
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|-
 
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|All purpose studio
 
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|Aston
 
−
Origin
 
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|[[File:Man.png|frameless]]
 
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|
 
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
−
|Used on instruments and vocals    
 
−
|Condenser
 
−
(Large diaphragm)
 
−
|Phantom Power
 
−
|XLR
 
−
|2
 
−
|MAN
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|Tube mic
 
|Audio
 
|Audio
 
Technica 4060
 
Technica 4060
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|[[File:Mav.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:AT4060.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
 
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
−
|Condenser
+
|Tube condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|1
 
−
|MAV
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo pair kit
 
|Stereo pair kit
 
|Neumann
 
|Neumann
 
KM84
 
KM84
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|[[File:Mbn.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:KM84.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.    
 
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|1 stereo pair kit (2 mics total)
 
−
|MBN
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|All purpose studio
 
|All purpose studio
 
|Neumann
 
|Neumann
 
U87
 
U87
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|[[File:Mbo.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:U87.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail    
 
|Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|4
 
−
|MBO
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Instruments
 
|Neumann
 
|Neumann
 
KM83
 
KM83
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|[[File:Mbp.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:KM83.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.    
 
|Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MBP
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|All purpose studio
 
|All purpose studio
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U47 (FET)
 
U47 (FET)
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|[[File:Mpq.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:U47.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Great for vocals, also used on instruments.    
 
|Great for vocals, also used on instruments.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|1
 
−
|MBQ
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo mic
 
|Stereo mic
 
|Avantone
 
|Avantone
 
CK40
 
CK40
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|[[File:Mck.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:CK40.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern.    
 
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|1
 
−
|MCK
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo mic
 
|Stereo mic
 
|Rode
 
|Rode
 
NT4
 
NT4
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|[[File:Mcnt.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:RodeNT4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Instruments and video
 
|Instruments and video
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or
 
or
  
−
Phantom Power
+
+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|1
 
−
|MCNT
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|PZM
 
|PZM
 
|Crown
 
|Crown
 
PZM
 
PZM
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|[[File:Mcp.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:CrownPZM.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
+
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
 
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
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or
 
or
  
−
Phantom Power
+
+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MCP
 
−
|-
 
−
|Stereo pair
 
−
|Studio
 
−
Projects C4
 
−
|[[File:Mcs.png|frameless]]
 
−
|
 
−
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
 
−
|Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.    
 
−
|Condenser
 
−
(Small diaphragm)
 
−
|Phantom Power
 
−
|XLR
 
−
|1 stereo pair kit (2 mics total)
 
−
|MCS
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Broadcast
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635A
 
635A
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|[[File:Med.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|[[File:635a.wav|frameless]]
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice and room mic
 
|Voice and room mic
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MED
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Electrovoice RE16
 
|Electrovoice RE16
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|[[File:Meg.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:RE16.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|[[File:RE16.wav|frameless]]
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Voice and instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|4
 
−
|MEG
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Electrovoice RE15
 
|Electrovoice RE15
−
|[[File:Mej.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:RE15.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
+
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Instruments
 
|Instruments
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|3
 
−
|MEJ
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Broadcast
 
|Electrovoice RE55
 
|Electrovoice RE55
−
|[[File:Mem.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:RE55.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
+
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice and room mic
 
|Voice and room mic
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|3
 
−
|MEM
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Instruments
 
|Electrovoice CS15
 
|Electrovoice CS15
−
|[[File:Meo.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:CS15E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
 
|Versatile instrument use
 
|Versatile instrument use
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|5
 
−
|MEO
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Broadcast
 
|Electrovoice RE20
 
|Electrovoice RE20
−
|[[File:Mep.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:EVRE20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice for recording and broadcast    
 
|Voice for recording and broadcast    
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|3
 
−
|MEP
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Electrovoice RE18
 
|Electrovoice RE18
−
|[[File:Mer.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:RE18.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice, designed to reduce handling noise.
 
|Voice, designed to reduce handling noise.
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required||XLR
 
|Not required||XLR
−
|3
 
−
|MER
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|Drum mic
 
|Electrovoice 408B
 
|Electrovoice 408B
−
|[[File:Mes.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:EV408B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
 
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MES
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|Drum mic
 
|Electrovoice 308B
 
|Electrovoice 308B
−
|[[File:Met.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:EV308B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid version of the 408B.    
 
|Cardioid version of the 408B.    
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|4
 
−
|MET
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Reference mic
 
|Reference mic
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TC20
 
TC20
−
|[[File:Mew.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:TC20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
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|
+
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.    
 
|Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MEW
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|Cascade Fathead
 
|Cascade Fathead
−
|[[File:Mfh.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:Fathead.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
−
|Bidirectional
+
 
|Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.    
 
|Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
−
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2 single, 1 stereo pair kit (4 mics total)
 
−
|MFH
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
SM58
 
SM58
−
|[[File:Mha.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:SM58.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|[[File:SM58.wav|frameless]]
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice
 
|Voice
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|18
 
−
|MHA
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
Beta 87A
 
Beta 87A
−
|[[File:Mhb.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:ShureBeta87A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection
 
|Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MHB
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Voice
 
|Voice
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
SM53
 
SM53
−
|[[File:Mhd.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:SM53.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.    
 
|Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.    
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|1
 
−
|MHD
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
SM57
 
SM57
−
|[[File:Mhe.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|[[File:SM-57.wav|frameless]]
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Instruments    
 
|Instruments    
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|8
 
−
|MHE
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Instruments
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
SM81
 
SM81
−
|[[File:Mhf.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:SM81.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
 
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MHF
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
VP88
 
VP88
−
|[[File:Mhg.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:ShureVP88.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Variable: cardioid and bidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid and bidirectional
 
|Stereo, used in broadcasting.    
 
|Stereo, used in broadcasting.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|1
 
−
|MHG
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|All purpose studio
 
|All purpose studio
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
KSM32
 
KSM32
−
|[[File:Mhk.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:KSM32.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MHK
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Instruments
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
KSM137
 
KSM137
−
|[[File:Mhm.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:KSM137.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Instruments.    
 
|Instruments.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MHM
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Voice
 
|Voice
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
SM7B
 
SM7B
−
|[[File:Mhs.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:SM7B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast    
 
|Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast    
Line 887: Line 709:
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|3
 
−
|MHS
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|Drum mic
 
|Shure
 
|Shure
 
Beta 52A
 
Beta 52A
−
|[[File:BETA52A.JPG|frameless|155x155px]]
+
|[[File:ShureBeta52A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|High SPL and good low end, for kick drums
 
|High SPL and good low end, for kick drums
Line 900: Line 719:
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MEF
 
−
|-
 
−
|All purpose studio
 
−
|Marshall MXL2003
 
−
|[[File:Mml.png|frameless]]
 
−
|
 
−
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
−
|General purpose condenser mic    
 
−
|Condenser
 
−
|Phantom Power
 
−
|XLR
 
−
|2
 
−
|MML
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Stage
 
|Sennheiser MD 421-II
 
|Sennheiser MD 421-II
−
|[[File:Mna.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:Sen421.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|[[File:421.wav|frameless]]
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Voice and instruments
Line 924: Line 728:
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|6
 
−
|MNA
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Instruments
 
|Sennheiser MKH40
 
|Sennheiser MKH40
−
|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|152x152px]]
+
|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.
 
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
−
|Phantom Power
+
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|4
 
−
|MKH
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|Drum mic
 
|Sennheiser E604 Kit
 
|Sennheiser E604 Kit
−
|[[File:E605.JPG|frameless|160x160px]]
+
|[[File:SenE604.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Clip on mics for snares and toms
 
|Clip on mics for snares and toms
Line 949: Line 747:
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|1 kit (3 mics total)
 
−
|MAD
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Combo Kit
 
|Combo Kit
 
|Sennheiser K6
 
|Sennheiser K6
−
|[[File:Mnc.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:SenComboKit.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|[[File:K6 with cardioid attachment.wav|frameless]]
+
−
 
+
−
[[File:K6 with omni attachment.wav|frameless]]
+
−
 
+
−
[[File:K6 with shotgun attachment.wav|frameless]]
+
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
Line 967: Line 758:
 
or  
 
or  
  
−
Phantom Power
+
+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|3
 
−
|MNC
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Voice
 
|Voice
 
|Sennheiser 441
 
|Sennheiser 441
−
|[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:Sen441.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice and instruments    
 
|Voice and instruments    
Line 981: Line 769:
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MND
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Binaural mic
 
|Binaural mic
 
|Dr. Normar's Binaural head
 
|Dr. Normar's Binaural head
 
(Sennhesier MKE 2002)
 
(Sennhesier MKE 2002)
−
|[[File:Mne.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:MKE2002.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
 
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
Line 994: Line 779:
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|1
 
−
|MNE
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Lavalier
 
|Sony  
 
|Sony  
 
ECM50
 
ECM50
−
|[[File:Mof.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:ECM50.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
Line 1,008: Line 790:
 
or
 
or
  
−
Phantom Power
+
+48v Phantom Power
−
|XLR
+
−
|2
+
−
|MOF
+
−
|-
+
−
|All purpose studio
+
−
|Pacific Pro Audio
+
−
LD1
+
−
|[[File:Mpp.png|frameless]]
+
−
|
+
−
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
+
−
|General purpose condenser mic    
+
−
|Condenser
+
−
(Large diaphragm)
+
−
|Phantom Power
+
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MPP
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|Beyerdynamic M160
 
|Beyerdynamic M160
−
|[[File:Mrb.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:M160.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
−
|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
+
 
|Instruments, popular on strings.    
 
|Instruments, popular on strings.    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
−
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|4
 
−
|MRB
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|Coles
 
|Coles
 
4038
 
4038
−
|[[File:Mrc.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:Coles4038.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
−
|Bidirectional
+
 
|Classic instrument and voice mic    
 
|Classic instrument and voice mic    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
−
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MRC
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|RCA
 
|RCA
 
77DX
 
77DX
−
|[[File:Mrr.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:RCA77DX.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
 
|Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
−
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MRR
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|Royer
 
|Royer
 
R121
 
R121
−
|[[File:Mry.png|frameless|100x100px]]
+
|[[File:R121.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
−
|Bidirectional
+
 
|Instruments    
 
|Instruments    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
−
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
+
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|3
 
−
|MRY
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|Tube mic
 
|Chameleon Labs
 
|Chameleon Labs
 
TS-1
 
TS-1
−
|[[File:Mts.png|frameless|110x110px]]
+
|[[File:TS1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Variable:
 
|Variable:
 
cardioid, omnidirectional
 
cardioid, omnidirectional
Line 1,090: Line 843:
 
|External power supply
 
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|4
 
−
|MTS
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|Tube mic
 
|Chameleon Labs
 
|Chameleon Labs
 
TS-2
 
TS-2
−
|[[File:Mts2.png|frameless|100x100px]]
+
|[[File:TS2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|General purpose condenser mic
 
|General purpose condenser mic
Line 1,104: Line 854:
 
|External power supply
 
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|4
 
−
|MTS2
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|Tube mic
 
|sE Electronics sE5000
 
|sE Electronics sE5000
−
|[[File:Msv.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:SE5000.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|General purpose condenser mic    
Line 1,117: Line 864:
 
|External power supply
 
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MSV
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|Tube mic
 
|sE Electronics sE5600
 
|sE Electronics sE5600
−
|[[File:Msz.png|frameless]]
+
|[[File:SE5600.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
−
|
+
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply
 
|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|General purpose condenser mic    
Line 1,130: Line 874:
 
|External power supply
 
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|2
 
−
|MSZ
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
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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 Microphone Basics section inside our Audio Fundamentals page.

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  • Usage: The most common use the mic is built for.
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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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