Difference between revisions of "Microphone Catalog"

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|MHA
 
|MHA
 
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|MHE
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|Stage
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|Shure SM-57
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|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
 
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|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]]
 
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|Shure SM-57
 
 
|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
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|Instruments for stage and studio.
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|Instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MHE
 
|-
 
|-
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|MHC
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|Stage
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|Shure Beta 57A
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|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
 
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|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
 
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|Shure Beta 57A
 
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Supercardioid
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|Vocals and instruments on stage and in studio.
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|Voice and instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|
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|MHC
 
|-
 
|-
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|MNA
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|Stage
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|Sennheiser MD-421
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|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
 
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|Sennheiser MD-421
 
 
|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
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|Instruments and vocals for stage and studio.
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|Voice and instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MNA
 
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|| MEV
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|| Broadcast
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|||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]|| Electrovoice RE-27 N/D || Cardioid || Voice in studio and brodcast.
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|Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]|||| Cardioid || Voice
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required|| XLR  
 
|Not required|| XLR  
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|MEV
 
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|MSM
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|Broadcast
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|Sennheiser MD46
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|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
 
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|[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]]
 
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|Sennheiser MD46
 
 
|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
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|Voice for interviews and broadcast. Designed to reject background noise and wind.
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|Voice
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MSM
 
|-
 
|-
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|MTG
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|Isolating from noise
 +
|Beyerdynamic M88 TG
 +
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
 
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|Beyerdynamic M88 TG
 
 
|Hypercardioid
 
|Hypercardioid
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|Vocals and instruments in a studio. Designed specifically to capture low-frequency sounds, such as kick drums.
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|Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MTG
 
|-
 
|-
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|MBD
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|Broadcast
 +
|Beyerdynamic M58
 +
|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg]]
 
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|Beyerdynamic M58
 
 
|Omni
 
|Omni
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|Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
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|Voice
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MBD
 
|-
 
|-
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|MED
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|Broadcast
 +
|Electrovoice 635A
 +
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
 
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|
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|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg]]
 
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|Electrovoice 635A
 
 
|Omni
 
|Omni
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|Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
+
|Voice and room mic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|
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|MED
 
|-
 
|-
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|MEG
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|Isolating from noise
 +
|Electrovoice RE-16
 +
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
 
−
|Electrovoice RE-16
 
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Supercardioid
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|Vocal and instrument use in studio or on stage, great for when high intelligibility is important.
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|Voice and instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|
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|MEG
 
|-
 
|-
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|| MEJ
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||Isolating from noise
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||| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] || Electrovoice RE-15 || Super Cardioid || Instruments for stage and studio. ||Dynamic
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|Electrovoice RE-15|| [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] ||||Supercardioid|| Instruments ||Dynamic
 
|Not required|| XLR  
 
|Not required|| XLR  
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|
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|MEJ
 
|-
 
|-
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|MER
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|Isolating from noise
 +
|Electrovoice RE-18
 +
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
 
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|Electrovoice RE-18
 
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Supercardioid
−
|Vocals for broadcast, stage, and presentation use.
+
|Voice
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|
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|MER
 
|-
 
|-
 
|Combo Kit
 
|Combo Kit
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|
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|Sennheiser K6
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg]]
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|Sennheiser K6
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|
 
|Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
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|MNC
 
|MNC
 
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|MAU
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|Shotgun
 +
|Audio Technica 835B
 +
|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MAU-AT835B.jpg]]
 
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|Audio Technica 835B Shotgun
 
 
|Hypercardioid
 
|Hypercardioid
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|Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
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|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
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Phantom Power
 
Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MAU
 
|-
 
|-
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|MCNTG
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|Shotgun
 +
|Rode NTG1
 +
|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg]]
 
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|Rode NTG1 Shotgun
 
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Supercardioid
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|Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
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|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
| Phantom Power
 
| Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|
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|MCNTG
 
|-
 
|-
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|MOX
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|Lavalier
 +
|Shure MX185
 +
|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]]
 
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|Shure MX185 Lavalier
 
 
|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
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|Voice for video and broadcast.
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|Phantom Power  
 
|Phantom Power  
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|
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|MOX
 
|-
 
|-
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|MOF
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|Lavalier
 +
|Sony ECM50
 +
|[[File:MOF-SonyECM50.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MOF-SonyECM50.jpg]]
 
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|Sony ECM50 Lavalier
 
 
|Omni
 
|Omni
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|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|
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|MOF
 
|-
 
|-
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|MOJ
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|Lavalier
 +
|Audio Technica 899
 +
|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MOJ-AT8537.jpg]]
 
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|Audio Technica 899 Lavalier
 
 
|Omni
 
|Omni
−
|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|
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|MOJ
 
|-
 
|-
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| MSCC
+
|Stage
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||| [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] || Shure SM86 handheld || Cardioid || Vocal condenser for stage use. ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR  
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|Shure SM86 || [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] |||| Cardioid || Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR  
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|
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|MSCC
 
|-
 
|-
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|MAI
+
|Stereo
 +
|Audio Technica AT825
 +
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
 
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|Audio Technica AT825 handheld
 
 
|Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid Elements
 
|Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid Elements
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|Film applications and instruments in studio. Extremely flat frequency response.
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|Instruments and film
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
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Phantom Power
 
Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|
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|MAI
 
|-
 
|-
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|MCNT4
+
|Stereo
−
|
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|Rode NT4
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
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|Rode NT4 handheld
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|
 
|Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
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|Studio instrument and field recording use.
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|Instruments and film
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1 9V Battery
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Phantom Power
 
Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|
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|MCNT4
 
|-
 
|-
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|MCV
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|Shotgun
−
|
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|Rode VideoMic
 
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]]
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|Rode VideoMic Shotgun
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|
 
|Super Cardioid
 
|Super Cardioid
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|Film and field recording. Very directional and designed to reject background noise. Mounts to standard camera shoe.
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|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
−
|
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|MCV
 
|-
 
|-
−
|MOT
+
|Stereo
−
|
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|Sony ECM-MS907
 
|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
−
|Sony ECM-MS907
+
|
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
−
|Film and field recording.
+
|Film, broadcast, and field work.  
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1 AA Battery
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
−
|
+
|MOT
 
|-
 
|-
−
|MOS
+
|Stereo
 +
|Sony ECM-MS957
 +
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
−
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
 
−
|Sony ECM-MS957
 
 
|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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|
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|MOS
 
|-
 
|-
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|MON
+
|Lavalier
 +
|Sennheiser ME2
 +
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
−
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]]
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|Omni
−
|Sennheiser ME2 Lavalier
+
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
−
|Stereo
+
−
|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
+
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
−
|7.5V Stand alone
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|1/8" plug-in power
 
|1/8”
 
|1/8”
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|
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|MON
 
|-
 
|-
−
| MCP
+
|PZM
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||| [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] || Crown Sound Grabber II || Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8”  
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|Crown Sound Grabber II|| [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] |||| Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8”  
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|
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|MCP
 
|-
 
|-
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| MCPX
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|PZM
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||| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] || Crown Optimus Sound Grabber || Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR  
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|Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] |||| Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR  
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|
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|MCPX
 
|-
 
|-
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|MBY
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|USB
 +
|Blue Yeti Pro
 +
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
−
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
 
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|Blue Yeti Pro
 
 
|Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo.
 
|Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo.
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|Vocals in voiceover and podcasting applications.
+
|Voice
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR
 
|Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR
 
|USB & XLR  
 
|USB & XLR  
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|
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|MBY
 
|-
 
|-
−
|MHU
+
|USB
 +
|Plantronics Audio 628
 +
|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
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|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]]
 
−
|Plantronics Audio 628 Stereo USB headset
 
 
|Omni
 
|Omni
 
|Vocals for video and audio calls, both Mac and PC compatible.
 
|Vocals for video and audio calls, both Mac and PC compatible.
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|Powered by USB
 
|Powered by USB
 
|USB
 
|USB
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|MHU
 
|-
 
|-
−
|MHP
 
 
|Hydrophone
 
|Hydrophone
 +
|DolphinEar Pro
 
|[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]]
−
|DolphinEar Pro
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|
 
|Omni
 
|Omni
 
|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required.
 
|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required.
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|Not required
 
|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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|MHP
 
|-
 
|-
−
|MGP
+
|Parabolic
 +
|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
 +
|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
 
|
 
|
−
|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
 
−
|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6
 
 
|Omni
 
|Omni
 
|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Proficiency required.
 
|Includes K6 power module, cardioid capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Proficiency required.
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Phantom Power
 
Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
−
|
+
|MGP
 
|}
 
|}
 
Most recent update: November 2021.
 
Most recent update: November 2021.
 
[[Category:Media Loan Catalogs]]
 
[[Category:Media Loan Catalogs]]
 
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Revision as of 15:56, 22 November 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 MHA-SureSM58.jpg xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cardioid Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MHA
Stage Shure SM-57 MHE-SureSM57.jpg Cardioid Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MHE
Stage Shure Beta 57A MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg Supercardioid Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MHC
Stage Sennheiser MD-421 MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg Cardioid Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MNA
Broadcast Electrovoice RE-27 N/D RE 27 Photo.jpeg Cardioid Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MEV
Broadcast Sennheiser MD46 MSM-SureMD46.jpg Cardioid Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MSM
Isolating from noise Beyerdynamic M88 TG MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg Hypercardioid Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds Dynamic Not required XLR MTG
Broadcast Beyerdynamic M58 MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg Omni Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MBD
Broadcast Electrovoice 635A MED-EV-635A.jpg Omni Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR MED
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-16 MEG-EV-RE16.jpg Supercardioid Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MEG
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-15 MER-EV-RE15.jpg Supercardioid Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MEJ
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-18 MER-EV-RE18.jpg Supercardioid Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MER
Combo Kit Sennheiser K6 MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg 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 MAU-AT835B.jpg Hypercardioid Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR MAU
Shotgun Rode NTG1 MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg Supercardioid Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser Phantom Power XLR MCNTG
Lavalier Shure MX185 MOX-SureMX185.jpg Cardioid Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser Phantom Power XLR MOX
Lavalier Sony ECM50 MOF-SonyECM50.jpg Omni Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MOF
Lavalier Audio Technica 899 MOJ-AT8537.jpg Omni Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MOJ
Stage Shure SM86 MSCC-SureSM86.jpg Cardioid Voice Condenser Phantom Power XLR MSCC
Stereo Audio Technica AT825 MAI-AT825.jpg Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid Elements Instruments and film Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR MAI
Stereo Rode NT4 MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and film Condenser 1 9V Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR MCNT4
Shotgun Rode VideoMic MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg Super Cardioid Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 9V Battery 1/8” MCV
Stereo Sony ECM-MS907 MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg Stereo Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery 1/8” MOT
Stereo Sony ECM-MS957 MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg Stereo Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MOS
Lavalier Sennheiser ME2 MON-SennheiserME2.jpg Omni Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1/8" plug-in power 1/8” MON
PZM Crown Sound Grabber II MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg Omni Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. Condenser 1 AAA Battery 1/8” MCP
PZM Crown Optimus Sound Grabber MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg Omni Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MCPX
USB Blue Yeti Pro MBY-BlueYeti.jpg Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo. Voice Condenser Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR USB & XLR MBY
USB Plantronics Audio 628 MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg Omni Vocals for video and audio calls, both Mac and PC compatible. Condenser Powered by USB USB MHU
Hydrophone DolphinEar Pro MHP-DolphinEar.jpg Omni Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required. Contact Not required XLR MHP
Parabolic Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 MGP K6.jpg 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.

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