Microphones in Audio Studio

Audio Studio Checkout is available for limited access to students working in intermediate to advanced audio curriculum. If you are enrolled in Audio Recording, Multitrack Composition, Advanced Audio Production or have an approved individual contract with facilities clearance you may use these resources. The equipment is for use in the campus studios only. You must reserve these items through the audio production work order system in Electronic Media. Equipment List Microphones

Microphone Descriptions and Uses

• {| class="MsoTableGrid" | TESC SKU | IMAGE | BRAND/ MODEL | PICKUP PATTERN | USAGE | DYNAMIC/ CONDENSER | BAT. TYPE | CONNE CTION | DETAILS |- | MAA | | AKG D202E | CARDIOID | Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response. | D | | XLR | 30-15KHZ |- | MAB | | AKG D224E | CARDIOID | Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange, -20db rear attenuation at all freqs. | D | | XLR | 20-20KHZ+ |- | MAE | | AKG 460B | CARDIOID | Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad. | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MAF | | AKG D112 | CARDIOID | Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL. | D | | XLR | 20-17KHZ |- | MAH | | AKG C414 | VARIOUS | Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MAN | | ASTON ORIGIN | CARDIOID | Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MAV | | AUDIO TECHNICA 4060 | CARDIOID | Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps. | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MBN | | NEUMANN KM-84 | CARDIOID | Small diaphragm FET condenser. Used for drum overheads and on hi-hats. | C | 48V | XLR | 40-16KHZ |- | MBO | | NEUMANN U87 | VARIOUS | Used for vocals. has low cut, 10db pad, and omni, cardioid, and figure 8 pickup switches | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MBP | | NEUMANN KM-83 | OMNI | The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84. | C | 48V | XLR | 40-16KHZ |- | MBQ | | NEUMANN U47 (FET) | HYPERCARDIOID | Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals. | C | 48V | XLR | 40-16KHZ |- | 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 | 20-20KHZ |- | MCNT | | RODE NT4 | STEREO CARDIOID | Used for stereo recording of live performances, ensembles, etc | C | 48V, 9V | XLR, ¼” | 20-20KHZ |- | MCP | | CROWN PZM | HEMISPHERICAL | Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting. | PZM | 48V, 2X9V | XLR | 50-15KHZ VARIES |- | MCS | | STUDIO PROJECTS C4 | CARDIOID AND OMNI CAPSULES | Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles. | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MED | | ELECTRO VOICE (EV) 635A | OMNI | A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects. | D | | XLR | 80-13KHZ |- | MEG | | EV RE-16 | SUPERCARDIOID | Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important.  | D | | XLR | 80-15KHZ |- | MEJ | | EV RE-15 | SUPERCARDIOID | Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets. | D | | XLR | 80-15KHZ |- | MEM | | EV RE-55 | OMNI | Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc. | D | | XLR | 40-20KHZ |- | MEO | | EV CS-15 | CARDIOID, OMNI CAPSULES | electret condenser. Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use. | C | 48V | XLR | 40-18KHZ |- | MEP | | EV RE-20 | CARDIOID | Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting. | D | | XLR | 45-18KHZ |- | MER | | EV RE-18 | SUPERCARDIOID | Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing. | D | | XLR | 80-15KHZ |- | MES | | EV 408B | SUPERCARDIOID | Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. | D | | XLR | 40-19KHZ |- | MET | | EV 308B | CARDIOID | Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic. | D | | XLR | 45-18KHZ |- | 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 | 10-20KHZ |- | MFH | | CASCADE FATHEAD | FIGURE 8 | Used for mid-side pickup, and on instruments and vocals. | RIBBON | NO | XLR | 60-8KHZ |- | MHA | | SHURE SM58 | CARDIOID | Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. | D | | XLR | 50-15KHZ |- | MHB | | SHURE BETA 87A | SUPERCARDIOID | Hand held vocal mic. | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MHD | | SHURE SM53 | CARDIOID | Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect. | D | | XLR | 70-16KHZ |- | MHE | | SHURE SM57 | CARDIOID | good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound. | D | | XLR | 40-15KHZ |- | MHF | | SHURE SM81 | CARDIOID | Used on instruments, popular for pianos. | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MHG | | SHURE VP88 | CARDIOID, FIGURE-8 | Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting. | C | 48V | XLR | 40-20KHZ |- | MHK | | SHURE KSM32 | CARDIOID | General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches. | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MHM | | SHURE KSM137 | CARDIOID | Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments. | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MHS | | SHURE SM7B | CARDIOID | Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic. | D | | XLR | 50-20KHZ |- | MML | | MARSHALL MXL2003 | CARDIOID | General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc. | C | 48V | XLR | 20-23KHZ |- | MNA | | SENNHEISER 421 | CARDIOID | Vocal or instrument mic popular in broadcasting and recording industries. | D | | XLR | 30-17KHZ |- | MNC | | SENNHEISER COMBO | VARIOUS | Useful for field recording, comes with various pickup patterns for versatility of recording. | C | 48V OR AA | XLR | |- | MND | | SENNHEISER 441 | SUPERCARDIOID | Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch. | D | | XLR | 40-20KHZ |- | 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 | 40-20KHZ |- | MOF | | SONY ECM50 | OMNI | Vintage lavalier vocal mic | C | 48V OR E90 | XLR | 40-14KHZ |- | 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 | 40-15KHZ |- | MPP | | PACIFIC PRO LD1 | CARDIOID | Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc. | C | 48V | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MRB | | BEYER M160 | HYPERCARDIOID | Designed for instruments, popular on strings. | RIBBON | | XLR | 40-18KHZ |- | MRC | | COLES 4038 | FIGURE 8 | Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios. | RIBBON | | XLR | 30-15KHZ |- | MRR | | RCA 77DX | VARIOUS | Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals. | RIBBON | | | 30-20KHZ |- | MRY | | ROYER R121 | FIGURE 8 | High quality ribbon instrument mic. | RIBBON | | XLR | 30-15KHZ |- | MTS | | CHAMELEON LABS TS-1 | OMNI, CARDIOID | Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments | C | EXT. | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MTS2 | | CHAMELEON LABS TS-2 | VARIOUS | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. | C | EXT. | XLR | 20-20KHZ |- | MSV | | SE ELECTRONICS SE5000 | | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | C | EXT. | XLR | |- | MSZ | | SE ELECTRONICS SE5600 | | Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals | C | EXT. | XLR | |}

• KEYS: We have the keys to the studios, which come in handy.
• JUNCTION BOXES: These let you split the signal from a headphone-out jack into five more headphone jacks.
• DIRECT BOXES: Enable you to take the output of an electric guitar, synth, bass, etc., and split the signal so you can simultaneously take the direct signal to the mixing board AND run it to an amp .
• TRANSFORMERS and BARRELS: All the barrel adapters are officially General Access Media Loan. We have hi-lows and medium-lows, bridging transformers, phase reverse barrels, line to mic (60dB) pads, presence boosters, and high and low pass filters.
• MOVIOLA AMP - Originally used in editing film audio it is also a good low wattage tube guitar amp and has been described as a stripped down Fender Champ. It has a small speaker or the headphone jack can be used to hook up an external speaker cabinet with a 1/4” speaker cable.

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