Microphone Catalog
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MICROPHONES
| TESC SKU | Image | Brand/Model | Pattern | Usage | Dynamic / Condenser | Power Source | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHA | 
|
Shure SM-58 | Cardioid | Vocals for stage and studio. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MHE | 
|
Shure SM-57 | Cardioid | Instruments for stage and studio. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MHC | 
|
Shure Beta 57A | Supercardioid | Vocals and instruments on stage and in studio. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MNA | 
|
Sennheiser MD-421 | Cardioid | Instruments and vocals for stage and studio. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MEV |  |
Electrovoice RE-27 N/D | Cardioid | Voice in studio and brodcast. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MSM | 
|
Sennheiser MD46 | Cardioid | Voice for interviews and broadcast. Designed to reject background noise and wind. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MTG | 
|
Beyerdynamic M88 TG | Hypercardioid | Vocals and instruments in a studio. Designed specifically to capture low-frequency sounds, such as kick drums. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MBD | 
|
Beyerdynamic M58 | Omni | Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MED | 
|
Electrovoice 635A | Omni | Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MEG | 
|
Electrovoice RE-16 | Supercardioid | Vocal and instrument use in studio or on stage, great for when high intelligibility is important. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MEJ |  |
Electrovoice RE-15 | Super Cardioid | Instruments for stage and studio. | Dynamic | Not required | XLR |
| MER | 
|
Electrovoice RE-18 | Supercardioid | Vocals for broadcast, stage, and presentation use. | Dynamic | Not required | 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. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR |
| MAU | 
|
Audio Technica 835B Shotgun | Hypercardioid | Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR |
| MCNTG | 
|
Rode NTG1 Shotgun | Supercardioid | Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise. | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR |
| MOX | 
|
Shure MX185 Lavalier | Cardioid | Voice for video and broadcast. | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR |
| MOF | 
|
Sony ECM50 Lavalier | Omni | Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR |
| MOJ | 
|
Audio Technica 899 Lavalier | Omni | Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR |
| MSCC |  |
Shure SM86 handheld | Cardioid | Vocal condenser for stage use. | Condenser | Phantom Power | XLR |
| MAI | 
|
Audio Technica AT825 handheld | Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid Elements | Film applications and instruments in studio. Extremely flat frequency response. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR |
| MCNT4 | 
|
Rode NT4 handheld | Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules | Studio instrument and field recording use. | Condenser | 1 9V Battery
or Phantom Power |
XLR |
| MCV | 
|
Rode VideoMic Shotgun | Super Cardioid | Film and field recording. Very directional and designed to reject background noise. Mounts to standard camera shoe. | Condenser | 1 9V Battery | 1/8” |
| MOT | 
|
Sony ECM-MS907 | Stereo | Film and field recording. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | 1/8” |
| MOS | 
|
Sony ECM-MS957 | Stereo | Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR |
| MON | 
|
Sennheiser ME2 Lavalier | Stereo | Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings. | Condenser | 7.5V Stand alone | 1/8” |
| MCP |  |
Crown Sound Grabber II | Omni | Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. | Condenser | 1 AAA Battery | 1/8” |
| MCPX |  |
Crown Optimus Sound Grabber | Omni | Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. | Condenser | 1 AA Battery | XLR |
| MBY | 
|
Blue Yeti Pro | Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo. | Vocals in voiceover and podcasting applications. | Condenser | Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR | USB & XLR |
| MHU | 
|
Plantronics Audio 628 Stereo USB headset | Omni | Vocals for video and audio calls, both Mac and PC compatible. | Condenser | Powered by USB | USB |
| MHP | 
|
DolphinEar Pro Hydrophone | Omni | Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required. | Contact | Not required | XLR |
| MGP | 
|
Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 handheld | 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 |
Most recent update: November 2021.
