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| |[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]] | | |[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg]] |
| | | | | |
− | |Cardioid | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
| |Instruments | | |Instruments |
| |Dynamic | | |Dynamic |
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| |[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]] | | |[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]] |
| | | | | |
− | |Cardioid | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
| |Voice and instruments | | |Voice and instruments |
| |Dynamic | | |Dynamic |
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| |- | | |- |
| || Broadcast | | || Broadcast |
− | |Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]|||| Cardioid || Voice | + | |Electrovoice RE-27 N/D||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]|||| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
| + | | Voice |
| |Dynamic | | |Dynamic |
| |Not required|| XLR | | |Not required|| XLR |
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| |[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]] | | |[[File:MSM-SureMD46.jpg]] |
| | | | | |
− | |Cardioid | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
| |Voice | | |Voice |
| |Dynamic | | |Dynamic |
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| |[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]] | | |[[File:MOX-SureMX185.jpg]] |
| | | | | |
− | |Cardioid | + | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
| |Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | | |Interview, broadcast, and presentation. |
| |Condenser | | |Condenser |
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| |- | | |- |
| |Stage | | |Stage |
− | |Shure SM86 || [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] |||| Cardioid || Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR | + | |Shure SM86 || [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] |||| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] |
| + | | Voice ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR |
| |MSCC | | |MSCC |
| |- | | |- |
Revision as of 16:53, 7 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
|
|
|
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 Elements
|
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
|
|
|
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.