Difference between revisions of "Microphone Catalog"
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!Brand/Model | !Brand/Model | ||
! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector | ! Image !! Sound !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power Source!! Connector | ||
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|Stage | |Stage | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Stage | |Stage | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|| Broadcast | || Broadcast | ||
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|Dynamic | |Dynamic | ||
|Not required|| XLR | |Not required|| XLR | ||
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|Broadcast | |Broadcast | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Isolating from noise | |Isolating from noise | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Broadcast | |Broadcast | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Broadcast | |Broadcast | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Isolating from noise | |Isolating from noise | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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||Isolating from noise | ||Isolating from noise | ||
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| Voice and instruments ||Dynamic | | Voice and instruments ||Dynamic | ||
|Not required|| XLR | |Not required|| XLR | ||
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|Isolating from noise | |Isolating from noise | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|All purpose studio | |All purpose studio | ||
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Origin | Origin | ||
|[[File:AstonOrigin.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:AstonOrigin.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | |General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|All purpose studio | |All purpose studio | ||
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LD1 | LD1 | ||
|[[File:LD1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:LD1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | | | + | |No Example |
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | |General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|All purpose studio | |All purpose studio | ||
|Marshall MXL2003 | |Marshall MXL2003 | ||
|[[File:MXL2003.jpg|frameless|110x110px|link=http://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/File:MXL2003.jpg]] | |[[File:MXL2003.jpg|frameless|110x110px|link=http://helpwiki.evergreen.edu/wiki/index.php/File:MXL2003.jpg]] | ||
| − | | | + | |No Example |
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | |General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Stereo pair | |Stereo pair | ||
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Projects C4 | Projects C4 | ||
|[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SPC4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | | | + | |No Example |
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni | |Variable: Cardioid, Omni | ||
|General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments | |General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Combo Kit | |Combo Kit | ||
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+48v Phantom Power | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Shotgun | |Shotgun | ||
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+48v Phantom Power | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Shotgun | |Shotgun | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Lavalier | |Lavalier | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Lavalier | |Lavalier | ||
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|1 AA Battery | |1 AA Battery | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Stage | |Stage | ||
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| Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | | Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
| Voice ||Condenser|| +48v Phantom Power || XLR | | Voice ||Condenser|| +48v Phantom Power || XLR | ||
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|Stereo | |Stereo | ||
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+48v Phantom Power | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Stereo | |Stereo | ||
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+48v Phantom Power | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Shotgun | |Shotgun | ||
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VideoMic | VideoMic | ||
|[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]] | |[[File:MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg]] | ||
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|Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Super Cardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Video, broadcast, and field work. | |Video, broadcast, and field work. | ||
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|1 9V Battery | |1 9V Battery | ||
|1/8” | |1/8” | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Stereo | |Stereo | ||
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ECM-MS907 | ECM-MS907 | ||
|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]] | |[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]] | ||
| − | | | + | |No Example |
|Stereo | |Stereo | ||
|Video, broadcast, and field work. | |Video, broadcast, and field work. | ||
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|1 AA Battery | |1 AA Battery | ||
|1/8” | |1/8” | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Stereo | |Stereo | ||
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|1 AA Battery | |1 AA Battery | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Lavalier | |Lavalier | ||
|Sennheiser ME2 | |Sennheiser ME2 | ||
|[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]] | |[[File:MON-SennheiserME2.jpg]] | ||
| − | | | + | |No Example |
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | |Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | ||
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|1/8" plug-in power | |1/8" plug-in power | ||
|1/8” | |1/8” | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|PZM | |PZM | ||
|Crown | |Crown | ||
Sound Grabber II | Sound Grabber II | ||
| − | | [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] || | + | | [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] ||No Example |
| + | | Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8” | | Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || 1/8” | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|PZM | |PZM | ||
| − | |Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] || | + | |Crown Optimus Sound Grabber|| [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] ||No Example |
| + | | Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
| Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR | | Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|USB | |USB | ||
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Yeti Pro | Yeti Pro | ||
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]] | |[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]] | ||
| − | | | + | |No Example |
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. | |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. | ||
|Voice | |Voice | ||
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|Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR | |Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR | ||
|USB & XLR | |USB & XLR | ||
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|USB | |USB | ||
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628 | 628 | ||
|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]] | |[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]] | ||
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Headset mic for calls. | |Headset mic for calls. | ||
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|Powered by USB | |Powered by USB | ||
|USB | |USB | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Hydrophone | |Hydrophone | ||
|DolphinEar Pro | |DolphinEar Pro | ||
|[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]] | |[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]] | ||
| − | | | + | |No Example |
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required. | |Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Not ideal for shallow water. Proficiency required. | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Parabolic | |Parabolic | ||
|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 | |Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 | ||
|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]] | |[[File:MGP K6.jpg]] | ||
| − | | | + | |No Example |
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|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. | |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. | ||
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+48v Phantom Power | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|} | |} | ||
Most recent update: February 2025. | Most recent update: February 2025. | ||
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!Type | !Type | ||
| − | !Brand/Model!! Image | + | !Brand/Model!! Image !! Pattern !! Standard Usage !! Transducer !! Power |
Source | Source | ||
! Connector | ! Connector | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Stage | |Stage | ||
|AKG | |AKG | ||
D202E | D202E | ||
| − | |[[File:AKGD202E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | + | |[[File:AKGD202E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] |
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | |Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | ||
|Dynamic | |Dynamic | ||
|Not required||XLR | |Not required||XLR | ||
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|High SPL | |High SPL | ||
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D224E | D224E | ||
|[[File:AKGD224E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:AKGD224E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|High SPL, good for loud sources. | |High SPL, good for loud sources. | ||
|Dynamic | |Dynamic | ||
|Not required||XLR | |Not required||XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Instrument | |Instrument | ||
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460B | 460B | ||
|[[File:AKGC460B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:AKGC460B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | |Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Drum mic | |Drum mic | ||
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D112 | D112 | ||
|[[File:AKGD112.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:AKGD112.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | |Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | ||
|Dynamic | |Dynamic | ||
|Not required||XLR | |Not required||XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|All purpose studio | |All purpose studio | ||
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C414 | C414 | ||
|[[File:C414XL2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:C414XL2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Variable: Cardioid, bidirectional, hypercardioid, omnidirectional, subcardioid | |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) | |All purpose studio standard mic. Comes in varying versions, B-ULS (vintage, warm tone), XLS (modern, warm tone), and XLII (modern, bright tone) | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Tube mic | |Tube mic | ||
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Technica 4060 | Technica 4060 | ||
|[[File:AT4060.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:AT4060.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | |Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | ||
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|External power supply | |External power supply | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Stereo pair kit | |Stereo pair kit | ||
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KM84 | KM84 | ||
|[[File:KM84.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:KM84.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads. | |Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads. | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|All purpose studio | |All purpose studio | ||
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U87 | U87 | ||
|[[File:U87.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:U87.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | ||
|Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail | |Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|Instruments | |Instruments | ||
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KM83 | KM83 | ||
|[[File:KM83.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:KM83.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84. | |Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84. | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|All purpose studio | |All purpose studio | ||
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U47 (FET) | U47 (FET) | ||
|[[File:U47.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:U47.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Great for vocals, also used on instruments. | |Great for vocals, also used on instruments. | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Stereo mic | |Stereo mic | ||
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CK40 | CK40 | ||
|[[File:CK40.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:CK40.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | ||
|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern. | |Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern. | ||
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| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Stereo mic | |Stereo mic | ||
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NT4 | NT4 | ||
|[[File:RodeNT4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:RodeNT4.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | |Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | ||
|Instruments and video | |Instruments and video | ||
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+48v Phantom Power | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|PZM | |PZM | ||
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PZM | PZM | ||
|[[File:CrownPZM.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:CrownPZM.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | |Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | ||
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+48v Phantom Power | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Broadcast | |Broadcast | ||
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635A | 635A | ||
|[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:MED-EV-635A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Voice and room mic | |Voice and room mic | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Isolating from noise | |Isolating from noise | ||
|Electrovoice RE16 | |Electrovoice RE16 | ||
|[[File:RE16.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:RE16.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Voice and instruments | |Voice and instruments | ||
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|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Isolating from noise | |Isolating from noise | ||
|Electrovoice RE15 | |Electrovoice RE15 | ||
|[[File:RE15.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:RE15.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Instruments | |Instruments | ||
| Line 717: | Line 603: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Broadcast | |Broadcast | ||
|Electrovoice RE55 | |Electrovoice RE55 | ||
|[[File:RE55.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:RE55.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Voice and room mic | |Voice and room mic | ||
| Line 729: | Line 612: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Instruments | |Instruments | ||
|Electrovoice CS15 | |Electrovoice CS15 | ||
|[[File:CS15E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:CS15E.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional | |Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional | ||
|Versatile instrument use | |Versatile instrument use | ||
| Line 742: | Line 622: | ||
| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Broadcast | |Broadcast | ||
|Electrovoice RE20 | |Electrovoice RE20 | ||
|[[File:EVRE20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:EVRE20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Voice for recording and broadcast | |Voice for recording and broadcast | ||
| Line 754: | Line 631: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Isolating from noise | |Isolating from noise | ||
|Electrovoice RE18 | |Electrovoice RE18 | ||
|[[File:RE18.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:RE18.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Voice, designed to reduce handling noise. | |Voice, designed to reduce handling noise. | ||
|Dynamic | |Dynamic | ||
|Not required||XLR | |Not required||XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Drum mic | |Drum mic | ||
|Electrovoice 408B | |Electrovoice 408B | ||
|[[File:EV408B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:EV408B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|High SPL, good for loud sources. | |High SPL, good for loud sources. | ||
| Line 777: | Line 648: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Drum mic | |Drum mic | ||
|Electrovoice 308B | |Electrovoice 308B | ||
|[[File:EV308B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:EV308B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Cardioid version of the 408B. | |Cardioid version of the 408B. | ||
| Line 789: | Line 657: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Reference mic | |Reference mic | ||
| Line 797: | Line 663: | ||
TC20 | TC20 | ||
|[[File:TC20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:TC20.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources. | |Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources. | ||
| Line 804: | Line 669: | ||
| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Ribbon | |Ribbon | ||
|Cascade Fathead | |Cascade Fathead | ||
|[[File:Fathead.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:Fathead.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair. | |Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair. | ||
| Line 816: | Line 678: | ||
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | |Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Stage | |Stage | ||
| Line 823: | Line 683: | ||
SM58 | SM58 | ||
|[[File:SM58.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SM58.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Voice | |Voice | ||
| Line 829: | Line 688: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Stage | |Stage | ||
| Line 836: | Line 693: | ||
Beta 87A | Beta 87A | ||
|[[File:ShureBeta87A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:ShureBeta87A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection | |Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection | ||
| Line 842: | Line 698: | ||
| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Voice | |Voice | ||
| Line 849: | Line 703: | ||
SM53 | SM53 | ||
|[[File:SM53.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SM53.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect. | |Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect. | ||
| Line 855: | Line 708: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Stage | |Stage | ||
| Line 862: | Line 713: | ||
SM57 | SM57 | ||
|[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:MHE-SureSM57.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Instruments | |Instruments | ||
| Line 868: | Line 718: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Instruments | |Instruments | ||
| Line 875: | Line 723: | ||
SM81 | SM81 | ||
|[[File:SM81.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SM81.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | |Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | ||
| Line 882: | Line 729: | ||
| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Stereo | |Stereo | ||
| Line 889: | Line 734: | ||
VP88 | VP88 | ||
|[[File:ShureVP88.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:ShureVP88.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Variable: cardioid and bidirectional | |Variable: cardioid and bidirectional | ||
|Stereo, used in broadcasting. | |Stereo, used in broadcasting. | ||
| Line 895: | Line 739: | ||
| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|All purpose studio | |All purpose studio | ||
| Line 902: | Line 744: | ||
KSM32 | KSM32 | ||
|[[File:KSM32.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:KSM32.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|General purpose condenser mic | |General purpose condenser mic | ||
| Line 909: | Line 750: | ||
| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Instruments | |Instruments | ||
| Line 916: | Line 755: | ||
KSM137 | KSM137 | ||
|[[File:KSM137.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:KSM137.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Instruments. | |Instruments. | ||
| Line 923: | Line 761: | ||
| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Voice | |Voice | ||
| Line 930: | Line 766: | ||
SM7B | SM7B | ||
|[[File:SM7B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SM7B.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast | |Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast | ||
| Line 936: | Line 771: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Drum mic | |Drum mic | ||
| Line 943: | Line 776: | ||
Beta 52A | Beta 52A | ||
|[[File:ShureBeta52A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:ShureBeta52A.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|High SPL and good low end, for kick drums | |High SPL and good low end, for kick drums | ||
| Line 949: | Line 781: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Stage | |Stage | ||
|Sennheiser MD 421-II | |Sennheiser MD 421-II | ||
|[[File:Sen421.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:Sen421.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Voice and instruments | |Voice and instruments | ||
| Line 961: | Line 790: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Instruments | |Instruments | ||
|Sennheiser MKH40 | |Sennheiser MKH40 | ||
|[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:MKH40.jpg|centre|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads. | |Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads. | ||
| Line 974: | Line 800: | ||
| +48v Phantom Power | | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Drum mic | |Drum mic | ||
|Sennheiser E604 Kit | |Sennheiser E604 Kit | ||
|[[File:SenE604.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SenE604.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Clip on mics for snares and toms | |Clip on mics for snares and toms | ||
| Line 986: | Line 809: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Combo Kit | |Combo Kit | ||
|Sennheiser K6 | |Sennheiser K6 | ||
|[[File:SenComboKit.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SenComboKit.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid | |Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid | ||
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules. | |Can cater to almost all settings. Great for video, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules. | ||
| Line 1,006: | Line 822: | ||
+48v Phantom Power | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Voice | |Voice | ||
|Sennheiser 441 | |Sennheiser 441 | ||
|[[File:Sen441.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:Sen441.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | |Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]] | ||
|Voice and instruments | |Voice and instruments | ||
| Line 1,018: | Line 831: | ||
|Not required | |Not required | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Binaural mic | |Binaural mic | ||
| Line 1,025: | Line 836: | ||
(Sennhesier MKE 2002) | (Sennhesier MKE 2002) | ||
|[[File:MKE2002.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:MKE2002.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | |Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | ||
| Line 1,031: | Line 841: | ||
|1 9V Battery | |1 9V Battery | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Lavalier | |Lavalier | ||
| Line 1,038: | Line 846: | ||
ECM50 | ECM50 | ||
|[[File:ECM50.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:ECM50.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | |Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | ||
| Line 1,047: | Line 854: | ||
+48v Phantom Power | +48v Phantom Power | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Ribbon | |Ribbon | ||
|Beyerdynamic M160 | |Beyerdynamic M160 | ||
|[[File:M160.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:M160.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Hypercardioid[[File:HyperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Instruments, popular on strings. | |Instruments, popular on strings. | ||
| Line 1,059: | Line 863: | ||
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | |Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Ribbon | |Ribbon | ||
| Line 1,066: | Line 868: | ||
4038 | 4038 | ||
|[[File:Coles4038.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:Coles4038.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Classic instrument and voice mic | |Classic instrument and voice mic | ||
| Line 1,072: | Line 873: | ||
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | |Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Ribbon | |Ribbon | ||
| Line 1,079: | Line 878: | ||
77DX | 77DX | ||
|[[File:RCA77DX.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:RCA77DX.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | ||
|Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals. | |Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals. | ||
| Line 1,085: | Line 883: | ||
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | |Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Ribbon | |Ribbon | ||
| Line 1,092: | Line 888: | ||
R121 | R121 | ||
|[[File:R121.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:R121.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Bidirectional[[File:Bidirectional.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|Instruments | |Instruments | ||
| Line 1,098: | Line 893: | ||
|Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | |Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Tube mic | |Tube mic | ||
| Line 1,105: | Line 898: | ||
TS-1 | TS-1 | ||
|[[File:TS1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:TS1.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Variable: | |Variable: | ||
cardioid, omnidirectional | cardioid, omnidirectional | ||
| Line 1,113: | Line 905: | ||
|External power supply | |External power supply | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Tube mic | |Tube mic | ||
| Line 1,120: | Line 910: | ||
TS-2 | TS-2 | ||
|[[File:TS2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:TS2.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | ||
|General purpose condenser mic | |General purpose condenser mic | ||
| Line 1,127: | Line 916: | ||
|External power supply | |External power supply | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Tube mic | |Tube mic | ||
|sE Electronics sE5000 | |sE Electronics sE5000 | ||
|[[File:SE5000.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SE5000.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | |Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]] | ||
|General purpose condenser mic | |General purpose condenser mic | ||
| Line 1,140: | Line 926: | ||
|External power supply | |External power supply | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Tube mic | |Tube mic | ||
|sE Electronics sE5600 | |sE Electronics sE5600 | ||
|[[File:SE5600.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | |[[File:SE5600.jpg|frameless|110x110px]] | ||
| − | |||
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply | |Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply | ||
|General purpose condenser mic | |General purpose condenser mic | ||
| Line 1,153: | Line 936: | ||
|External power supply | |External power supply | ||
|XLR | |XLR | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:Media Loan Catalogs]] | [[Category:Media Loan Catalogs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:04, 13 March 2026
"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.
- Sound: Example audio for various mics.
- 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 | Sound | Pattern | Standard Usage | Transducer | Power Source | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | Shure
SM58 |
|
Cardioid
|
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Stage | Shure
SM57 |
|
|
Cardioid |
Instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Stage | Shure
Beta 57A |
|
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Stage | Sennheiser
MD 421-II |
|
Cardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Broadcast | Electrovoice RE-27 N/D |  |
Cardioid |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Broadcast | Sennheiser MD46 | 
|
Cardioid |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Isolating from noise | Beyerdynamic M88 TG | 
|
Hypercardioid |
Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Broadcast | Beyerdynamic M58 | 
|
Omni |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Broadcast | Electrovoice 635A | 
|
Omni |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE18 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE16 |  |
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE15 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR | |
| All purpose studio | Aston
Origin |
|
No Example | Cardioid |
General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | Condenser | +48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| All purpose studio | Pacific Pro Audio
LD1 |
|
No Example | Cardioid |
General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | Condenser | +48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| All purpose studio | Marshall MXL2003 | 
|
No Example | Cardioid |
General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments and vocals | Condenser | +48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Stereo pair | Studio
Projects C4 |
|
No Example | Variable: Cardioid, Omni | General purpose condenser mic, used on instruments | Condenser | +48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Combo Kit | Sennheiser
K6 |
|
|
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 | 
|
Hypercardioid |
Video, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or +48v Phantom Power |
XLR | |
| Shotgun | Rode
NTG1 |
|
Supercardioid |
Video, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | +48v Phantom Power | XLR | |
| Lavalier | Shure
MX185 |
|
Cardioid |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | +48v Phantom Power | XLR | |
| Lavalier | Audio Technica 899 | 
|
Omni |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | |
| Stage | Shure
SM86 |
 |
Cardioid |
Voice | Condenser | +48v Phantom Power | XLR | |
| Stereo | Audio Technica AT825 | 
|
Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | Instruments and video | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or +48v Phantom Power |
XLR | |
| Stereo | Rode
NT4 |
|
Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | Instruments and video | Condenser | 1 9V Battery
or +48v Phantom Power |
XLR | |
| Shotgun | Rode
VideoMic |
|
No Example | Super Cardioid |
Video, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | 1 9V Battery | 1/8” |
| Stereo | Sony
ECM-MS907 |
|
No Example | Stereo | Video, broadcast, and field work. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | 1/8” |
| Stereo | Sony
ECM-MS957 |
|
Stereo | Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR | |
| Lavalier | Sennheiser ME2 | 
|
No Example | Omni |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | 1/8" plug-in power | 1/8” |
| PZM | Crown
Sound Grabber II |
 |
No Example | Omni |
Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. | Condenser | 1 AAA Battery | 1/8” |
| PZM | Crown Optimus Sound Grabber |  |
No Example | Omni |
Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR |
| USB | Blue
Yeti Pro |
|
No Example | Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. | Voice | Condenser | Powered by USB, +48v Phantom Power for XLR | USB & XLR |
| USB | Plantronics Audio
628 |
|
No Example | Omni |
Headset mic for calls. | Powered by USB | USB | |
| Hydrophone | DolphinEar Pro | 
|
No Example | Omni |
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 | 
|
No Example | Omni |
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.
"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)
| Type | Brand/Model | Image | Pattern | Standard Usage | Transducer | Power
Source |
Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | AKG
D202E |
|
Cardioid |
Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| High SPL | AKG
D224E |
|
Cardioid |
High SPL, good for loud sources. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Instrument | AKG
460B |
|
Cardioid |
Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Drum mic | AKG
D112 |
|
Cardioid |
Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| All purpose studio | AKG
C414 |
|
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 |
|
Cardioid |
Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | Tube condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
External power supply | XLR |
| Stereo pair kit | Neumann
KM84 |
|
Cardioid |
Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| All purpose studio | Neumann
U87 |
|
Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Instruments | Neumann
KM83 |
|
Omni |
Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM84. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| All purpose studio | Neumann
U47 (FET) |
|
Hypercardioid |
Great for vocals, also used on instruments. | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Stereo mic | Avantone
CK40 |
|
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 |
|
Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | Instruments and video | Condenser | 1 9V Battery
or +48v Phantom Power |
XLR |
| PZM | Crown
PZM |
|
Omni |
Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | PZM | 2 9V Battery
or +48v Phantom Power |
XLR |
| Broadcast | Electrovoice
635A |
|
Omni |
Voice and room mic | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE16 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE15 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Broadcast | Electrovoice RE55 | 
|
Omni |
Voice and room mic | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Instruments | Electrovoice CS15 | 
|
Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional | Versatile instrument use | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Broadcast | Electrovoice RE20 | 
|
Cardioid |
Voice for recording and broadcast | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Isolating from noise | Electrovoice RE18 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice, designed to reduce handling noise. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Drum mic | Electrovoice 408B | 
|
Supercardioid |
High SPL, good for loud sources. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Drum mic | Electrovoice 308B | 
|
Cardioid |
Cardioid version of the 408B. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Reference mic | Earthworks
TC20 |
|
Omni |
Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Ribbon | Cascade Fathead | 
|
Bidirectional |
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 |
|
Cardioid |
Voice | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Stage | Shure
Beta 87A |
|
Supercardioid |
Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection | Condenser | +48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Voice | Shure
SM53 |
|
Cardioid |
Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Stage | Shure
SM57 |
|
Cardioid |
Instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Instruments | Shure
SM81 |
|
Cardioid |
Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Stereo | Shure
VP88 |
|
Variable: cardioid and bidirectional | Stereo, used in broadcasting. | Condenser | +48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| All purpose studio | Shure
KSM32 |
|
Cardioid |
General purpose condenser mic | Condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Instruments | Shure
KSM137 |
|
Cardioid |
Instruments. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Voice | Shure
SM7B |
|
Cardioid |
Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Drum mic | Shure
Beta 52A |
|
Supercardioid |
High SPL and good low end, for kick drums | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Stage | Sennheiser MD 421-II | 
|
Cardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Instruments | Sennheiser MKH40 |  |
Cardioid |
Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads. | Condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
+48v Phantom Power | XLR |
| Drum mic | Sennheiser E604 Kit | 
|
Cardioid |
Clip on mics for snares and toms | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Combo Kit | Sennheiser K6 | 
|
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 | 
|
Supercardioid |
Voice and instruments | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| Binaural mic | Dr. Normar's Binaural head
(Sennhesier MKE 2002) |
|
Omni |
Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. | Condenser | 1 9V Battery | XLR |
| Lavalier | Sony
ECM50 |
|
Omni |
Interview, broadcast, and presentation. | Condenser | 1 E90 Battery
or +48v Phantom Power |
XLR |
| Ribbon | Beyerdynamic M160 | 
|
Hypercardioid |
Instruments, popular on strings. | Ribbon | Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | XLR |
| Ribbon | Coles
4038 |
|
Bidirectional |
Classic instrument and voice mic | Ribbon | Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | XLR |
| Ribbon | RCA
77DX |
|
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 |
|
Bidirectional |
Instruments | Ribbon | Do NOT supply +48v Phantom Power, ribbons will be damaged! | XLR |
| Tube mic | Chameleon Labs
TS-1 |
|
Variable:
cardioid, omnidirectional |
Instruments | Tube condenser
(Small diaphragm) |
External power supply | XLR |
| Tube mic | Chameleon Labs
TS-2 |
|
Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | General purpose condenser mic | Tube condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
External power supply | XLR |
| Tube mic | sE Electronics sE5000 | 
|
Cardioid |
General purpose condenser mic | Tube condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
External power supply | XLR |
| Tube mic | sE Electronics sE5600 | 
|
Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply | General purpose condenser mic | Tube condenser
(Large diaphragm) |
External power supply | XLR |
