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|Rode NTG1 | |Rode NTG1 | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
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| Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR | | Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR | ||
|MSCC | |MSCC | ||
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | |Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | ||
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | |Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | ||
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|Sony ECM-MS957 | |Sony ECM-MS957 | ||
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|Stereo | |Stereo | ||
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. | |Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. | ||
Revision as of 14:31, 14 December 2021
For basic information about how to use microphones, see out Microphone Basics page.
MICROPHONES
| Type | Brand/Model | Image | Sound | Pattern | Standard Usage | Transducer | Power Source | Connector | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | Shure SM-58 | 
|
Cardioid
|
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHA | |
| Stage | Shure SM-57 | 
|
|
Cardioid |
Instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHE |
| Stage | Shure Beta 57A | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MHC | |
| Stage | Sennheiser MD-421 | 
|
Cardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MNA | |
| Broadcast | Electrovoice RE-27 N/D |  |
Cardioid |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEV | |
| Broadcast | Sennheiser MD46 | 
|
Cardioid |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MSM | |
| Isolating from noise | Beyerdynamic M88 TG | 
|
Hypercardioid |
Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MTG | |
| Broadcast | Beyerdynamic M58 | 
|
Omni |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MBD | |
| Broadcast | Electrovoice 635A | 
|
Omni |
Voice and room mic | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MED | |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE-16 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEG | |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE-15 |  |
Supercardioid |
Instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MEJ | |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE-18 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | MER | |
| Combo Kit | Sennheiser K6 | 
|
|
Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid | Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MNC |
| Shotgun | Audio Technica 835B | 
|
Hypercardioid |
Film, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR | MAU | |
| Shotgun | Rode NTG1 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Film, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR | MCNTG | |
| Lavalier | Shure MX185 | 
|
Cardioid |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR | MOX | |
| Lavalier | Sony ECM50 | 
|
Omni |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MOF | |
| Lavalier | Audio Technica 899 | 
|
Omni |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MOJ | |
| Stage | Shure SM86 |  |
Cardioid |
Voice | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR | MSCC | |
| Stereo | Audio Technica AT825 | 
|
Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | Instruments and film | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR | MAI | |
| Stereo | Rode NT4 | 
|
Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | Instruments and film | Condenser | 1 9V Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR | MCNT4 | |
| Shotgun | Rode VideoMic | 
|
Super Cardioid |
Film, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | 1 9V Battery | 1/8” | MCV | |
| Stereo | Sony ECM-MS907 | 
|
Stereo | Film, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | 1/8” | MOT | |
| Stereo | Sony ECM-MS957 | 
|
Stereo | Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MOS | |
| Lavalier | Sennheiser ME2 | 
|
Omni |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | 1/8" plug-in power | 1/8” | MON | |
| PZM | Crown Sound Grabber II |  |
Omni |
Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. | Condenser | 1 AAA Battery | 1/8” | MCP | |
| PZM | Crown Optimus Sound Grabber |  |
Omni |
Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | MCPX | |
| USB | Blue Yeti Pro | 
|
Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo. | Voice | Condenser | Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR | USB & XLR | MBY | |
| USB | Plantronics Audio 628 | 
|
Omni |
Headset mic for calls. | Powered by USB | USB | MHU | ||
| Hydrophone | DolphinEar Pro | 
|
Omni |
Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required. | Contact | Not required | XLR | MHP | |
| Parabolic | Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 | 
|
Omni |
Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Proficiency required. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR | MGP |
Most recent update: November 2021.
