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! TESC SKU !! Image !! Brand/Model !! Pattern !! Usage !! Dynamic / Condenser !! Battery Type!! Connection !! More details
 
! TESC SKU !! Image !! Brand/Model !! Pattern !! Usage !! Dynamic / Condenser !! Battery Type!! Connection !! More details
 
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|MAA||[[File:Maa.png|frameless]]|||||||||||||||
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|MAA||[[File:Maa.png|frameless]]||AKG D202E
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|CARDIOID
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|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.    
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|MAB
 
|MAB
 
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|AKG D224E
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|CARDIOID
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|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
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-20db rear attenuation at all freqs    ||||||||
 
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|MAE
 
|MAE
 
|[[File:Mae.png|frameless]]
 
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|AKG 460B
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|CARDIOID
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|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    
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|MAF
 
|MAF
 
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|AKG D112
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|CARDIOID
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|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
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|MAH
 
|MAH
 
|[[File:Mah.png|frameless]]
 
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|AKG C414
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|VARIOUS
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|Large diaphragm condenser.
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Used on instruments 
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|MAN
 
|MAN
 
|[[File:Man.png|frameless]]
 
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|ASTON
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ORIGIN
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|CARDIOID
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|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals    
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|MAV
 
|MAV
 
|[[File:Mav.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mav.png|frameless]]
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|AUDIO
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TECHNICA
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4060
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|CARDIOID
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|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
 
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|MBN
 
|MBN
 
|[[File:Mbn.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mbn.png|frameless]]
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|NEUMANN
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KM-84
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|CARDIOID
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|Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats    
 
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|MBO
 
|MBO
 
|[[File:Mbo.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mbo.png|frameless]]
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|NEUMANN
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U87
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|VARIOUS
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|Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches    
 
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|MPB
 
|MPB
 
|[[File:Mbp.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mbp.png|frameless]]
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|NEUMANN
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KM-83
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|OMIN
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|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.    
 
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|MBQ
 
|MBQ
 
|[[File:Mpq.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mpq.png|frameless]]
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|NEUMANN
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U47
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(FET)
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|HYPER
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 +
CARDIOID
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|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.    
 
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|MCK
 
|MCK
 
|[[File:Mck.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mck.png|frameless]]
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|AVANTONE
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CK-40
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|STEREO
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VARIOUS
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|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern.    
 
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|MCNT
 
|MCNT
 
|[[File:Mcnt.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mcnt.png|frameless]]
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|RODE NT4
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|STEREO
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CARDIOID
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|Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc    
 
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|MCP
 
|MCP
 
|[[File:Mcp.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mcp.png|frameless]]
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|CROWN
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PZM
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|HEMI-
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SPHERICAL
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|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
 
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|MCS
 
|MCS
 
|[[File:Mcs.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mcs.png|frameless]]
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|STUDIO
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PROJECTS
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C4
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|CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES
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|Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.    
 
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|MED
 
|MED
 
|[[File:Med.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Med.png|frameless]]
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|ELECTRO
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VOICE (EV)
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635A
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|OMNI
 
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A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.
 
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|MEG
 
|MEG
 
|[[File:Meg.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Meg.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-16
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|SUPERCARDIOID
 
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Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 
 
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|MEJ
 
|MEJ
 
|[[File:Mej.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mej.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-15
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.    
 
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|MEM
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|[[File:Mem.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-55
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|OMNI
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|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc.    
 
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|MEM
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|MEO
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|[[File:Mem.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:Meo.png|frameless]]
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|EV CS-15
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|CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES
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|Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use.    
 
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|MEP
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|[[File:Mep.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-20
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|CARDIOID
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|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting.    
 
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|MER
 
|MER
 
|[[File:Mer.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mer.png|frameless]]
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|EV RE-18
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing.    
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|MES
 
|MES
 
|[[File:Mes.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mes.png|frameless]]
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|EV 408B
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. 
 
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|MET
 
|MET
 
|[[File:Met.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Met.png|frameless]]
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|EV 308B
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|CARDIOID
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|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic.    
 
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|MEW
 
|MEW
 
|[[File:Mew.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mew.png|frameless]]
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|EARTH
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WORKS
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TC 20
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|OMNI
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|Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects    
 
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|MFH
 
|MFH
 
|[[File:Mfh.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mfh.png|frameless]]
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|CASCADE
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FATHEAD
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|FIGURE 8
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|Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals.    
 
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|MHA
 
|MHA
 
|[[File:Mha.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mha.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE SM58
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|CARDIOID
 
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Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.
 
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|MHB
 
|MHB
 
|[[File:Mhb.png|frameless]]
 
|[[File:Mhb.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE
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BETA
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87A
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|SUPERCARDIOD
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|Hand held vocal mic
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good feedback rejection  
 
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|MHD
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|[[File:Mhd.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE SM53
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|CARDIOID
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|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.    
 
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|MHD
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|MHE
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|[[File:Mhd.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:Mhe.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE SM57
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|CARDIOID
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|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.    
 
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|MHF
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|[[File:Mhf.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE SM81
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|CARDIOID
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|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
 
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|MHE
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|MHG
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|[[File:Mhe.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:Mhg.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE VP88
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|CARDIOID,
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FIGURE 8
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|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.    
 
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|MHK
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|[[File:Mhk.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE KSM32
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|CARDIOID
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|General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches.    
 
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|MHF
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|MHM
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|[[File:Mhf.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:Mhm.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE KSM137
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|CARDIOID
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|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.    
 
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|MHS
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|[[File:Mhs.png|frameless]]
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|SHURE SM7B
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|CARDIOID
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|Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic.    
 
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|MHG
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|MML
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|[[File:Mhg.png|frameless]]
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|[[File:Mml.png|frameless]]
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|MARSHAL
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MXL2003
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|CARDIOID
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|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
 
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|MNA
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|[[File:Mna.png|frameless]]
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|SENNHEISER 421
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|CARDIOID
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|Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios    
 
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|MNC
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|[[File:Mnc.png|frameless]]
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|MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT
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|VARIOUS
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|Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording.    
 
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|MND
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|[[File:Mnd.png|frameless]]
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|SENHEISER 441
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|SUPERCARDIOID
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|Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch    
 
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|MNE
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|[[File:Mne.png|frameless]]
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|DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD
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(MKE 2002)
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|OMNI
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|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
 
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|MOF
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|[[File:Mof.png|frameless]]
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|SONY ECM50
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|OMNI
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|Vintage lavalier vocal mic    
 
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|MOH
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|[[File:Moh.png|frameless]]
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|SONY ECM22P
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|CARDIOID
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|Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts    
 
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|MPP
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|[[File:Mpp.png|frameless]]
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|PACIFIC PRO LD1
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|CARDIOID
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|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
 
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|MRB
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|[[File:Mrb.png|frameless]]
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|BEYER M160
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|HYPERCARDIOID
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|Designed for instruments, popular on strings.    
 
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|MRC
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|[[File:Mrc.png|frameless]]
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|COLES 4038
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|FIGURE 8
 
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|MRR
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|[[File:Mrr.png|frameless]]
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|RCA 77DX
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|VARIOUS
 
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|MRY
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|[[File:Mry.png|frameless]]
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|ROYER R121
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|FIGURE 8
 
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|MTS
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|[[File:Mts.png|frameless|110x110px]]
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|CHAMELEON LABS TS-1
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|OMNI,
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CARDIOID
 
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|MTS2
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|[[File:Mts2.png|frameless|100x100px]]
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|CHAMELEON LABS TS-2
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|VARIOUS
 
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|[[File:Msv.png|frameless]]
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|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000
 
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|MSZ
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|[[File:Msz.png|frameless]]
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|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600
 
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Revision as of 10:32, 16 July 2018

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

-20db rear attenuation at all freqs    ||||||||

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

Used on instruments 

MAN Man.png ASTON

ORIGIN

CARDIOID Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals    
MAV Mav.png AUDIO

TECHNICA

4060

CARDIOID Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
MBN Mbn.png NEUMANN

KM-84

CARDIOID Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats    
MBO Mbo.png NEUMANN

U87

VARIOUS Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches    
MPB Mbp.png NEUMANN

KM-83

OMIN The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.    
MBQ Mpq.png NEUMANN

U47

(FET)

HYPER

CARDIOID

Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.    
MCK Mck.png AVANTONE

CK-40

STEREO

VARIOUS

Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern.    
MCNT Mcnt.png RODE NT4 STEREO

CARDIOID

Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc    
MCP Mcp.png CROWN

PZM

HEMI-

SPHERICAL

Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
MCS Mcs.png STUDIO

PROJECTS

C4

CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.    
MED Med.png ELECTRO

VOICE (EV)

635A

OMNI

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

MEG Meg.png EV RE-16 SUPERCARDIOID

Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 

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

WORKS

TC 20

OMNI Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects    
MFH Mfh.png CASCADE

FATHEAD

FIGURE 8 Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals.    
MHA Mha.png SHURE SM58 CARDIOID

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

MHB Mhb.png SHURE

BETA

87A

SUPERCARDIOD Hand held vocal mic

good feedback rejection  

MHD Mhd.png SHURE SM53 CARDIOID Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.    
MHE Mhe.png SHURE SM57 CARDIOID good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.    
MHF Mhf.png SHURE SM81 CARDIOID Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
MHG Mhg.png SHURE VP88 CARDIOID,

FIGURE 8

Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.    
MHK Mhk.png SHURE KSM32 CARDIOID General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches.    
MHM Mhm.png SHURE KSM137 CARDIOID Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.    
MHS Mhs.png SHURE SM7B CARDIOID Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic.    
MML Mml.png MARSHAL

MXL2003

CARDIOID General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
MNA Mna.png SENNHEISER 421 CARDIOID Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios    
MNC Mnc.png MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT VARIOUS Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording.    
MND Mnd.png SENHEISER 441 SUPERCARDIOID Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch    
MNE Mne.png DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD

(MKE 2002)

OMNI Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
MOF Mof.png SONY ECM50 OMNI Vintage lavalier vocal mic    
MOH Moh.png SONY ECM22P CARDIOID Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts    
MPP Mpp.png PACIFIC PRO LD1 CARDIOID Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
MRB Mrb.png BEYER M160 HYPERCARDIOID Designed for instruments, popular on strings.    
MRC Mrc.png COLES 4038 FIGURE 8
MRR Mrr.png RCA 77DX VARIOUS
MRY Mry.png ROYER R121 FIGURE 8
MTS Mts.png CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 OMNI,

CARDIOID

MTS2 Mts2.png CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 VARIOUS
MSV Msv.png SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000
MSZ Msz.png SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600
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