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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) ==
 
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!Type
 
!Brand/Model!! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power
 
Source
 
! Connector
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|AKG
 
D202E
 
|[[File:AKGD202E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required||XLR
 
|-
 
|High SPL
 
|AKG
 
D224E
 
|[[File:AKGD224E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required||XLR
 
|-
 
|Instrument
 
|AKG
 
460B
 
|[[File:AKGC460B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.    
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|AKG
 
D112
 
|[[File:AKGD112.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required||XLR
 
|-
 
|All purpose studio
 
|AKG
 
C414
 
|[[File:C414XL2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid
 
|All purpose studio standard mic. Comes in varying versions, B-ULS (vintage, warm tone), XLS (modern, warm tone), and XLII (modern, bright tone)
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|Audio
 
Technica 4060
 
|[[File:AT4060.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.    
 
|Tube condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Stereo pair kit
 
|Neumann
 
KM84
 
|[[File:KM84.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.    
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|All purpose studio
 
|Neumann
 
U87
 
|[[File:U87.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail    
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Neumann
 
KM83
 
|[[File:KM83.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84.    
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|All purpose studio
 
|Neumann
 
 
U47 (FET)
 
|[[File:U47.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Great for vocals, also used on instruments.    
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Stereo mic
 
|Avantone
 
CK40
 
|[[File:CK40.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern.    
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Stereo mic
 
|Rode
 
NT4
 
|[[File:RodeNT4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Instruments and video
 
|Condenser
 
|1 9V Battery
 
or
 
 
+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|PZM
 
|Crown
 
PZM
 
|[[File:CrownPZM.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. 
 
|PZM
 
|2 9V Battery
 
or
 
 
+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Electrovoice
 
 
635A
 
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice and room mic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Electrovoice RE16
 
|[[File:RE16.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Electrovoice RE15
 
|[[File:RE15.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Electrovoice RE55
 
|[[File:RE55.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice and room mic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Electrovoice CS15
 
|[[File:CS15E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
 
|Versatile instrument use
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Broadcast
 
|Electrovoice RE20
 
|[[File:EVRE20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice for recording and broadcast    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Isolating from noise
 
|Electrovoice RE18
 
|[[File:RE18.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice, designed to reduce handling noise.
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required||XLR
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|Electrovoice 408B
 
|[[File:EV408B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|High SPL, good for loud sources.
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|Electrovoice 308B
 
|[[File:EV308B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid version of the 408B.    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Reference mic
 
|Earthworks
 
 
TC20
 
|[[File:TC20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.    
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|Cascade Fathead
 
|[[File:Fathead.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Shure
 
SM58
 
|[[File:SM58.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Shure
 
Beta 87A
 
|[[File:ShureBeta87A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection
 
|Condenser
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Voice
 
|Shure
 
SM53
 
|[[File:SM53.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Shure
 
SM57
 
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Instruments    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Shure
 
SM81
 
|[[File:SM81.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos.    
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Stereo
 
|Shure
 
VP88
 
|[[File:ShureVP88.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable: cardioid and bidirectional
 
|Stereo, used in broadcasting.    
 
|Condenser
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|All purpose studio
 
|Shure
 
KSM32
 
|[[File:KSM32.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Shure
 
KSM137
 
|[[File:KSM137.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Instruments.    
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Voice
 
|Shure
 
SM7B
 
|[[File:SM7B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|Shure
 
Beta 52A
 
|[[File:ShureBeta52A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|High SPL and good low end, for kick drums
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Stage
 
|Sennheiser MD 421-II
 
|[[File:Sen421.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Voice and instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Instruments
 
|Sennheiser MKH40
 
|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
| +48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Drum mic
 
|Sennheiser E604 Kit
 
|[[File:SenE604.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Clip on mics for snares and toms
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Combo Kit
 
|Sennheiser K6
 
|[[File:SenComboKit.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
|1 AA Battery
 
or
 
 
+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Voice
 
|Sennheiser 441
 
|[[File:Sen441.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Voice and instruments    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Binaural mic
 
|Dr. Normar's Binaural head
 
(Sennhesier MKE 2002)
 
|[[File:MKE2002.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
 
|Condenser
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Lavalier
 
|Sony
 
ECM50
 
|[[File:ECM50.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Condenser
 
|1 E90 Battery
 
or
 
 
+48v Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|Beyerdynamic M160
 
|[[File:M160.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Instruments, popular on strings.    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|Coles
 
4038
 
|[[File:Coles4038.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Classic instrument and voice mic    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|RCA
 
77DX
 
|[[File:RCA77DX.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Ribbon
 
|Royer
 
R121
 
|[[File:R121.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Instruments    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|Chameleon Labs
 
TS-1
 
|[[File:TS1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable:
 
cardioid, omnidirectional
 
|Instruments    
 
|Tube condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|Chameleon Labs
 
TS-2
 
|[[File:TS2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|General purpose condenser mic
 
|Tube condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|sE Electronics sE5000
 
|[[File:SE5000.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|Tube condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|Tube mic
 
|sE Electronics sE5600
 
|[[File:SE5600.jpg|frameless|110x110px]]
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply
 
|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|Tube condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
|External power supply
 
|XLR
 
|}
 
  
 
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Revision as of 16:03, 17 June 2026


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All Mics Available in Media Loan.


"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.

Explanation of Columns

  • Type: The most common category used to describe each mic.
  • 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.

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.




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.