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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | |Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | ||
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| + | |||XLR | ||
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|MAB | |MAB | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, | |Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, | ||
| − | -20db rear attenuation at all freqs |||| | + | -20db rear attenuation at all freqs |
| + | |D | ||
| + | |||XLR | ||
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|MAE | |MAE | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | |Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | ||
| − | ||| | + | |C |
| + | |48V | ||
| + | |XLR | ||
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|MAF | |MAF | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | |Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | ||
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| + | |||XLR | ||
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|MAH | |MAH | ||
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Used on instruments | Used on instruments | ||
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| + | |48V | ||
| + | |XLR | ||
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|MAN | |MAN | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | |Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | ||
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| + | |48V | ||
| + | |XLR | ||
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|MAV | |MAV | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | |Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | ||
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| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | |Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
|Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | |Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|OMIN | |OMIN | ||
|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | |The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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CARDIOID | CARDIOID | ||
|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | |Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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VARIOUS | VARIOUS | ||
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern. | |Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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CARDIOID | CARDIOID | ||
|Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | |Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | ||
| + | |C | ||
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| − | + | ||
| − | | | + | 9V BAT |
| + | |||
| + | ONLY | ||
| + | |XLR OR 1/8" | ||
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SPHERICAL | SPHERICAL | ||
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | |Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | ||
| − | | | + | |PZM |
| − | | | + | |48V OR 2X9V BAT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES | |CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES | ||
|Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | |Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
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| − | |||
A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. | A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
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| − | |||
Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. | Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | |Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | |Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | |CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | ||
|Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | |Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | |Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | |Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | ||
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| + | |||XLR | ||
| + | | | ||
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|MES | |MES | ||
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|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | |Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | |Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects | |Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|FIGURE 8 | |FIGURE 8 | ||
|Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | |Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | ||
| − | | | + | |RIBBON |
| − | | | + | |NO |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
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| − | |||
Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. | Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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good feedback rejection | good feedback rejection | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | |Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | |good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | |Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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FIGURE 8 | FIGURE 8 | ||
|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | |Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | |General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | |Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | |Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | |General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | |Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | ||
| + | |D | ||
| | | | ||
| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
|Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | |Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V OR AA |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|SUPERCARDIOID | |SUPERCARDIOID | ||
|Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch | |Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch | ||
| + | |D | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | |Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |9V ONLY |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|OMNI | |OMNI | ||
|Vintage lavalier vocal mic | |Vintage lavalier vocal mic | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |
| + | OR E90 | ||
| + | |||
| + | BAT | ||
| + | |XLR | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts | |Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |206 BAT OR |
| − | | | + | |
| + | 48V | ||
| + | |XLR | ||
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|CARDIOID | |CARDIOID | ||
|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | |Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | ||
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |48V |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|HYPERCARDIOID | |HYPERCARDIOID | ||
|Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | |Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | ||
| + | |RIBBON | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
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|COLES 4038 | |COLES 4038 | ||
|FIGURE 8 | |FIGURE 8 | ||
| + | |Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | ||
| + | |RIBBON | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
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|RCA 77DX | |RCA 77DX | ||
|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
| + | |Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals. | ||
| + | |RIBBON | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
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|MRY | |MRY | ||
| − | |[[File:Mry.png|frameless]] | + | |[[File:Mry.png|frameless|100x100px]] |
|ROYER R121 | |ROYER R121 | ||
|FIGURE 8 | |FIGURE 8 | ||
| + | |High quality ribbon instrument mic. | ||
| + | |RIBBON | ||
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| − | | | + | |XLR |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
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|OMNI, | |OMNI, | ||
CARDIOID | CARDIOID | ||
| − | | | + | |Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments |
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |EXT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | |CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | ||
|VARIOUS | |VARIOUS | ||
| − | | | + | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. |
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |EXT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | |SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | ||
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| − | | | + | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals |
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |EXT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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|SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | |SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | ||
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| − | | | + | |Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals |
| − | | | + | |C |
| − | | | + | |EXT |
| − | | | + | |XLR |
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Revision as of 12:52, 16 July 2018
| TESC SKU | Image | Brand/Model | Pattern | Usage | Dynamic / Condenser | Battery Type | Connection | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAA |  |
AKG D202E | CARDIOID | Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | D | XLR | ||
| MAB | 
|
AKG D224E | CARDIOID | Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
-20db rear attenuation at all freqs |
D | XLR | ||
| MAE | 
|
AKG 460B | CARDIOID | Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MAF | 
|
AKG D112 | CARDIOID | Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | D | XLR | ||
| MAH | 
|
AKG C414 | VARIOUS | Large diaphragm condenser.
Used on instruments |
C | 48V | XLR | |
| MAN | 
|
ASTON
ORIGIN |
CARDIOID | Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MAV | 
|
AUDIO
TECHNICA 4060 |
CARDIOID | Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MBN | 
|
NEUMANN
KM-84 |
CARDIOID | Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MBO | 
|
NEUMANN
U87 |
VARIOUS | Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MPB | 
|
NEUMANN
KM-83 |
OMIN | The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MBQ | 
|
NEUMANN
U47 (FET) |
HYPER
CARDIOID |
Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MCK | 
|
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. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MCNT | 
|
RODE NT4 | STEREO
CARDIOID |
Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | C |
9V BAT ONLY |
XLR OR 1/8" | |
| MCP | 
|
CROWN
PZM |
HEMI-
SPHERICAL |
Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | PZM | 48V OR 2X9V BAT | XLR | |
| MCS | 
|
STUDIO
PROJECTS C4 |
CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES | Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MED | 
|
ELECTRO
VOICE (EV) 635A |
OMNI |
A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. |
D | XLR | ||
| MEG | 
|
EV RE-16 | SUPERCARDIOID |
Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. |
D | XLR | ||
| MEJ | 
|
EV RE-15 | SUPERCARDIOID | Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | D | XLR | ||
| MEM | 
|
EV RE-55 | OMNI | Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | D | XLR | ||
| MEO | 
|
EV CS-15 | CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | Increased bass response at close proximities. Handheld vocal use. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MEP | 
|
EV RE-20 | CARDIOID | Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | D | XLR | ||
| MER | 
|
EV RE-18 | SUPERCARDIOID | Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | D | XLR | ||
| MES | 
|
EV 408B | SUPERCARDIOID | Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | D | XLR | ||
| MET | 
|
EV 308B | CARDIOID | Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | D | XLR | ||
| MEW | 
|
EARTH
WORKS TC 20 |
OMNI | Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MFH | 
|
CASCADE
FATHEAD |
FIGURE 8 | Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | RIBBON | NO | XLR | |
| MHA | 
|
SHURE SM58 | CARDIOID |
Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. |
D | XLR | ||
| MHB | 
|
SHURE
BETA 87A |
SUPERCARDIOD | Hand held vocal mic
good feedback rejection |
C | 48V | XLR | |
| MHD | 
|
SHURE SM53 | CARDIOID | Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | D | XLR | ||
| MHE | 
|
SHURE SM57 | CARDIOID | good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | D | XLR | ||
| MHF | 
|
SHURE SM81 | CARDIOID | Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MHG | 
|
SHURE VP88 | CARDIOID,
FIGURE 8 |
Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MHK | 
|
SHURE KSM32 | CARDIOID | General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MHM | 
|
SHURE KSM137 | CARDIOID | Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MHS | 
|
SHURE SM7B | CARDIOID | Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | D | XLR | ||
| MML | 
|
MARSHAL
MXL2003 |
CARDIOID | General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MNA | 
|
SENNHEISER 421 | CARDIOID | Vocal or instrument mic popular in studios | D | XLR | ||
| MNC | 
|
MNC CONDENSER COMBO KIT | VARIOUS | Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | C | 48V OR AA | XLR | |
| MND | 
|
SENHEISER 441 | SUPERCARDIOID | Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch | D | XLR | ||
| MNE | 
|
DR.NORMAR'S BINAURAL HEAD
(MKE 2002) |
OMNI | Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | C | 9V ONLY | XLR | |
| MOF | 
|
SONY ECM50 | OMNI | Vintage lavalier vocal mic | C | 48V
OR E90 BAT |
XLR | |
| MOH | 
|
SONY ECM22P | CARDIOID | Instrument/vocal mic, can use external phantom power or battery power between 3.7 and 9 volts | C | 206 BAT OR
48V |
XLR | |
| MPP | 
|
PACIFIC PRO LD1 | CARDIOID | Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc | C | 48V | XLR | |
| MRB | 
|
BEYER M160 | HYPERCARDIOID | Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | RIBBON | XLR | ||
| MRC | 
|
COLES 4038 | FIGURE 8 | Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | RIBBON | XLR | ||
| MRR | 
|
RCA 77DX | VARIOUS | Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals. | RIBBON | XLR | ||
| MRY | 
|
ROYER R121 | FIGURE 8 | High quality ribbon instrument mic. | RIBBON | XLR | ||
| MTS | 
|
CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 | OMNI,
CARDIOID |
Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments | C | EXT | XLR | |
| MTS2 | 
|
CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | VARIOUS | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. | C | EXT | XLR | |
| MSV | 
|
SE ELECTRONICS SE 5000 | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | C | EXT | XLR | ||
| MSZ | 
|
SE ELECTRONICS SE 5600 | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | C | EXT | XLR |
