Microphone Catalog

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
MHA		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		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		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
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

MICROPHONES | USB connection

TESC SKU	Image	Brand/Model	Pattern	Usage	Dynamic / Condenser	Battery Type	Connection
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

MICROPHONES | 1/8" & 1/4" connection

TESC SKU	Image	Brand/Model	Pattern	Usage	Dynamic / Condenser	Battery Type	Connection
MCV		Rode VideoMic Shotgun	Super Cardioid	Film and field recording. Very directional and designed to reject background noise. Mounts to standard camera shoe.	C	1X 9V	stereo 1/8”
MOT		Sony ECM-MS907 hand held	Stereo	Film and field recording.	C	1X AA	stereo 1/8”
MOS		Sony ECM-MS957 hand held	Stereo	Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.	C	1X AA	"stereo XLR to 1/8”"
MON		Sennheiser ME2 Lavalier	Stereo	Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.	C	7.5V Stand alone	stereo 1/8”
MCP		Crown Sound Grabber II	Omni	Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.	C	1X AAA	stereo 1/8”
MCPX		Crown Optimus Sound Grabber	Omni	Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.	C	1X AA	XLR