For basic information about how to use microphones, see out Microphone Basics page.
Most recent update: June 2016.
MICROPHONES | XLR connection
TESC SKU |
Image |
Brand/Model |
Pattern |
Usage |
Dynamic / Condenser |
Battery Type |
Connection
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MHA
|
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Shure SM-58
|
Cardioid
|
Vocals for stage and studio.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MHE
|
|
Shure SM-57
|
Cardioid
|
Instruments for stage and studio.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MHC
|
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SHURE Beta 57A
|
Supercardioid
|
Vocals and instruments on stage and in studio.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MNA
|
|
Sennheiser MD 421 on stand adapter
|
Cardioid
|
Instruments and vocals for stage and studio.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MEV |
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Electrovoice RE-27 N/D |
Cardioid |
Voice in studio and brodcast.
|
D |
N/A |
XLR
|
MSM
|
|
Sennheiser MD46
|
Cardioid
|
Voice for interviews and broadcast. Designed to reject background noise and wind.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MTG
|
|
BeyerDynamic M88 TG Handheld
|
Hypercardioid
|
Vocals and instruments in a studio. Designed specifically to capture low-frequency sounds, such as kick drums.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MBD
|
|
BeyerDynamic M58
|
Omni
|
Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MED
|
|
Electrovoice 635A
|
Omni
|
Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MEG
|
|
Electrovoice RE-16 handheld
|
Supercardioid
|
Vocal and instrument use in studio or on stage, great for when high intelligibility is important.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MEJ |
|
Electrovoice RE-15 |
Super Cardioid |
Instruments for stage and studio. |
D |
N/A |
XLR
|
MER
|
|
Electrovoice RE-18 handheld
|
Supercardioid
|
Vocals for broadcast, stage, and presentation use.
|
D
|
N/A
|
XLR
|
MNC
|
|
Modular Sennheiser K6 combo kits series
|
Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
|
Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
|
C
|
1X AA
|
XLR
|
MAU
|
|
Audio Technica 835B Shotgun
|
Hypercardioid
|
Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
|
C
|
1X AA or Phantom Power
|
XLR
|
MCNTG
|
|
Rode NTG1 Shotgun
|
Supercardioid
|
Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
|
C
|
+ 48 V
|
XLR
|
MOX
|
|
Shure MX185 Lavalier
|
Cardioid
|
Voice for video and broadcast.
|
D
|
11 - 52VDC (with Belt Clip Preamp, Included)
|
XLR
|
MOF
|
|
Sony ECM50 Lavalier
|
Omni
|
Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
|
C
|
1X AA
|
XLR
|
MOJ
|
|
Audio Technica 899 Lavalier
|
Omni
|
Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
|
C
|
1X AA
|
XLR
|
MSCC |
|
Shure SM86 handheld |
Cardioid |
Vocal condenser for stage use. |
C |
11 - 52VDC (Phantom Power) |
XLR
|
MAI
|
|
Audio Technica AT825 handheld
|
X/Y Stereo Dual Cardiod Elements
|
Film applications and instruments in studio. Extremely flat frequency response.
|
C
|
1X AA or Phantom Power
|
XLR
|
MCNT4
|
|
Rode NT4 handheld
|
X/Y Stereo Dual Cardiod capsules
|
Studio instrument and field recording use.
|
C
|
1X 9V or Phantom Power
|
XLR
|
MHP |
|
Dolphin-ear Pro Hydrophone |
Omni |
Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. |
D |
N/A |
XLR
|
MGP |
|
Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 handheld |
Omni |
Includes K6 power module, Omni capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. |
C |
1X AA or Phantom Power |
XLR
|
MICROPHONES | USB connection
TESC SKU |
Image |
Brand/Model |
Pattern |
Usage |
Dynamic / Condenser |
Battery Type |
Connection |
More details
|
MBY |
|
Blue Yeti Pro Table top |
Multi pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8 & Stereo. |
Vocals in voiceover and podcasting applications. |
C |
+ 48 V |
USB & XLR output |
20 Hz to 20 kHz
|
MHU |
|
Plantronics Audio 628 Stereo USB headset |
Omni |
Vocals for video and audio calls, both Mac and PC compatible. |
C |
Through USB |
USB / MAC and PC compatible |
Headset
|
MICROPHONES | 1/8" & 1/4" connection
TESC SKU |
Image |
Brand/Model |
Pattern |
Usage |
Dynamic / Condenser |
Battery Type |
Connection |
More details
|
MCV
|
|
Rode VideoMic Shotgun
|
Super Cardioid
|
Film and field recording. Very directional and designed to reject background noise.
|
C
|
1X 9V
|
stereo 1/8”
|
Mounts to Standard Camera Shoe, On & Off switch, 40 Hz to 20 kHz, Low cut @80hz.
|
MOT
|
|
Sony ECM-MS907 hand held
|
Stereo
|
Film and field recording.
|
C
|
1X AA
|
stereo 1/8”
|
choose 90° for a single voice or instrument or 120°, 100 Hz - 15 kHz.
|
MOS
|
|
Sony ECM-MS957 hand held
|
Stereo
|
Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
|
C
|
1X AA
|
"stereo XLR to 1/8”"
|
Rotating mid capsule to adjust the stereo pickup pattern, 50Hz - 18kHz.
|
MON
|
|
Sennheiser ME2 Lavalier
|
Stereo
|
Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
|
C
|
7.5V Stand alone
|
stereo 1/8”
|
Clips on shirt, 30 Hz - 20 kHz, On/off switch.
|
MCP |
|
Crown Sound Grabber II |
Omni |
Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. |
C |
1X AAA |
stereo 1/8” |
Set it on table, 50 Hz to 16 kHz.
|
MCPX |
|
Crown Optimus Sound Grabber |
Omni |
Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. |
C |
1X AA |
XLR |
set it on table. On/off switch
|