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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Designed to handle high SPL, good midrange,
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-20db rear attenuation at all freqs    
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|Dynamic
 
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|Large diaphragm condenser. Used on instruments and vocals    
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|Used on instruments and vocals    
 
|Condenser
 
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
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|Legendary vocal and instrument mic with flat frequency response and great detail.    
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|Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|The Omnidirectional equivalent of the km-84.    
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|Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM-84.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
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|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Large diaphragm FET condenser. Good for studio vocals.    
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|Great for vocals, also used on instruments.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
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|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a figure 8 pattern.    
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|Stereo condenser with adjustable pickup patterns and swiveling capsule. Good for recording a room or in a bidirectional pattern.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
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(Large diaphragm)
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|Small diaphragm condenser. Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.    
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|Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice and room mic
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A live interview microphone designed to eliminate plosives and other proximity effects.
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|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Voice and instruments
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Excellent for podium use where high intelligibility is important. 
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|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Used for broadcasting and instrument recordings. Also used to mic speaker cabinets.    
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|Instruments
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Handheld vocal use for interviews or recording of orchestras etc.    
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|Voice and room mic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional
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|Increased bass response at close proximities.  Handheld vocal use.    
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|Versatile instrument use
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Very popular vocal recording mic, used extensively in broadcasting.    
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|Voice for recording and broadcast    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Designed to reduce microphone handling noise. Used for spoken word/announcing.    
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|Voice, designed to reduce handling noise.
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required||XLR
 
|Not required||XLR
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Instrument mic, used mostly on instruments with high SPL, drums, horns, etc. 
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|High SPL, good for loud sources.
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Slightly less directional version of the 408b. Instrument mic.    
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|Cardioid version of the 408B.    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Reference flat microphone, 150db SPL rating, used for calibration or for very loud instruments/sound effects    
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|Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
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|Bidirectional
 
|Bidirectional
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|Instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.    
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|Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Voice
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Suitable for vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording.
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|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Hand held vocal mic
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|Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection
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good feedback rejection  
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|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|Phantom Power
 
|Phantom Power
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Vintage hand held vocal mic, designed for low proximity effect.    
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|Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|good for live sound reinforcement, instruments and vocals. bright, clean sound.    
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|Instruments    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Variable: cardioid and bidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid and bidirectional
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|Stereo recording mic used in broadcasting.    
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|Stereo, used in broadcasting.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|Phantom Power
 
|Phantom Power
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|General purpose condenser mic, useable for vocals/instruments etc. equipped with -15db and low cut switches.    
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|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Small diaphragm condenser designed for instruments.    
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|Instruments.    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Shure’s response to the EV RE-20, a popular broadcasting vocal mic.    
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|Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Supercardioid specifically for kick drums
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|High SPL and good low end, for kick drums
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|General purpose condenser mic, useable on vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
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|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|Phantom Power
 
|Phantom Power
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|The MKH 40 P 48 is a high frequency condenser microphone with an excellent frequency range.
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|Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Small diaphragm)
 
(Small diaphragm)
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Mic kit specifically built for snare drums. Emphasis on mid and high frequencies, with a fairly clear low frequency clarity. Based on MD 421 technology.
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|Clip on mics for snares and toms
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Supercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Vocal and instrument mic equipped with a 5 position bass roll off switch and a treble boost switch    
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|Voice and instruments    
 
|Dynamic
 
|Dynamic
 
|Not required
 
|Not required
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair, for recording a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
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|Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones. 
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 9V Battery
 
|1 9V Battery
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|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Omni[[File:Omni.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Vintage lavalier vocal mic    
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|Interview, broadcast, and presentation.
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
|1 E90 Battery  
 
|1 E90 Battery  
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|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
 
|Cardioid[[File:Cardioid.png|centre|frameless|75x75px]]
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|Large diaphragm condenser, used for vocals, instruments, ensembles etc    
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|General purpose condenser mic    
 
|Condenser
 
|Condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
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|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
 
|Hypercardioid[[File:SuperCardioid.png|centre|frameless|76x76px]]
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|Designed for instruments, popular on strings.    
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|Instruments, popular on strings.    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
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|Bidirectional
 
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|Vocal/instrument mic, popular with BBC broadcasting and recording studios.    
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|Classic instrument and voice mic    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
 
|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional
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|Vintage ribbon mic, featuring cardioid, omni, and figure 8 polar patterns. Popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
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|Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
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|Bidirectional
 
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|High quality ribbon instrument mic.    
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|Instruments    
 
|Ribbon
 
|Ribbon
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
 
|Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged!
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|MRY
 
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|Tube mic
 
|Chameleon Labs TS-1
 
|Chameleon Labs TS-1
 
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|Variable:
 
cardioid, omnidirectional
 
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|Small diaphragm tube mic, used primarily on instruments    
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|Instruments    
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|Condenser
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|Tube condenser
 
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(Small diaphragm)
 
|External power supply
 
|External power supply
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|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used primarily on vocals. 
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|General purpose condenser mic
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|Condenser
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|Tube condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
|External power supply
 
|External power supply
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|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals    
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|General purpose condenser mic    
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|Condenser
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|Tube condenser
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
|External power supply
 
|External power supply
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|Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply
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|Large diaphragm tube condenser, used on vocals    
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(Large diaphragm)
 
(Large diaphragm)
 
|External power supply
 
|External power supply

Revision as of 14:29, 3 January 2022


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All Mics Available in the General Access Section of Media Loan.


"General Access" mic is a category of Media Loan microphones that are accessible to all enrolled students who are in programs paying media fees. 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.

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GENERAL ACCESS MICROPHONES

Type Brand/Model Image Sound Pattern Standard Usage Transducer Power Source Connector Code
Stage Shure SM-58 MHA-SureSM58.jpg Cardioid

Cardioid.png

Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MHA
Stage Shure SM-57 MHE-SureSM57.jpg

Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MHE
Stage Shure Beta 57A MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MHC
Stage Sennheiser MD-421 MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MNA
Broadcast Electrovoice RE-27 N/D RE 27 Photo.jpeg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MEV
Broadcast Sennheiser MD46 MSM-SureMD46.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MSM
Isolating from noise Beyerdynamic M88 TG MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg Hypercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Vocals and instruments, specifically to capture lower frequency sounds Dynamic Not required XLR MTG
Broadcast Beyerdynamic M58 MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MBD
Broadcast Electrovoice 635A MED-EV-635A.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR MED
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-16 MEG-EV-RE16.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MEG
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-15 MER-EV-RE15.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR MEJ
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-18 MER-EV-RE18.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR MER
Combo Kit Sennheiser K6 MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg

Variable: 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 MNC
Shotgun Audio Technica 835B MAU-AT835B.jpg Hypercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR MAU
Shotgun Rode NTG1 MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser Phantom Power XLR MCNTG
Lavalier Shure MX185 MOX-SureMX185.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser Phantom Power XLR MOX
Lavalier Sony ECM50 MOF-SonyECM50.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MOF
Lavalier Audio Technica 899 MOJ-AT8537.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MOJ
Stage Shure SM86 MSCC-SureSM86.jpg Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Condenser Phantom Power XLR MSCC
Stereo Audio Technica AT825 MAI-AT825.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and film Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR MAI
Stereo Rode NT4 MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and film Condenser 1 9V Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR MCNT4
Shotgun Rode VideoMic MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg Super Cardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 9V Battery 1/8” MCV
Stereo Sony ECM-MS907 MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg Stereo Film, broadcast, and field work. Condenser 1 AA Battery 1/8” MOT
Stereo Sony ECM-MS957 MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg Stereo Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MOS
Lavalier Sennheiser ME2 MON-SennheiserME2.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1/8" plug-in power 1/8” MON
PZM Crown Sound Grabber II MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. Condenser 1 AAA Battery 1/8” MCP
PZM Crown Optimus Sound Grabber MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR MCPX
USB Blue Yeti Pro MBY-BlueYeti.jpg Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional & Stereo. Voice Condenser Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR USB & XLR MBY
USB Plantronics Audio 628 MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Headset mic for calls. Powered by USB USB MHU
Hydrophone DolphinEar Pro MHP-DolphinEar.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required. Contact Not required XLR MHP
Parabolic Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 MGP K6.jpg Omni
Omni.png
 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

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Phantom Power

XLR MGP

Most recent update: November 2021.


"Audio Studio" microphones are only available to those in advanced audio classes and are too be used exclusively in the audio facilities on campus

AUDIO STUDIO MICROPHONES (Advanced Audio Classes Only)

Type Brand/Model Image Sound Pattern Standard Usage Transducer Power

Source

Connector Quantity Code
AKG D202E Maa.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Designed to eliminate proximity effect, very flat frequency response.     Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MAA
AKG D224E Mab.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 High SPL, good for loud sources. Dynamic Not required XLR 1 MAB
AKG 460B Mae.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Low self-noise. Equipped with low cut filters or 10db pad.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MAE
Drum mic AKG D112 Maf.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Used primarily on kick drums. Handles high SPL.     Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MAF
AKG C414 Mah.png 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)

Phantom Power XLR 3 single (2 XLII, 1 B-ULS), 1 stereo pair kit (ULS) (5 total) MAH
Aston Origin Man.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Used on instruments and vocals     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MAN
Tube mic Audio Technica

4060

Mav.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Vacuum tube condenser. Used on vocals, instruments and amps.     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 1 MAV
Stereo pair kit Neumann

KM-84

Mbn.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 1 stereo pair kit (2 mics total) MBN
Neumann

U87

Mbo.png Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional Used on vocals instruments, flat frequency response and great detail     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 4 MBO
Instruments Neuman

KM-83

Mbp.png Omni
Omni.png
 Omnidirectional equivalent of the KM-84.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MBP
Neumann

U47 (FET)

Mpq.png Hypercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Great for vocals, also used on instruments.     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 1 MBQ
Stereo mic Avantone

CK-40

Mck.png 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)

Phantom Power XLR 1 MCK
Stereo mic Rode NT4 Mcnt.png Stereo: X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Instruments and film Condenser 1 9V Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 1 MCNT
PZM Crown PZM Mcp.png Omni
Omni.png
 Used for recording multiple voices in a conference or meeting setting.  PZM 2 9V Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 2 MCP
Stereo pair Studio Projects

C4

Mcs.png Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional Used for overhead or stereo recording of instruments or ensembles.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 1 stereo pair kit (2 mics total) MCS
Broadcast Electrovoice

635A

Med.png Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR 2 MED
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-16 Meg.png Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 4 MEG
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-15 Mej.png Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MEJ
Broadcast Electrovoice RE-55 Mem.png Omni
Omni.png
 Voice and room mic Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MEM
Instruments Electrovoice CS-15 Meo.png Variable: cardioid and omnidirectional Versatile instrument use Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 5 MEO
Broadcast Electrovoice RE-20 Mep.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice for recording and broadcast     Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MEP
Isolating from noise Electrovoice RE-18 Mer.png Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice, designed to reduce handling noise. Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MER
High SPL Electrovoice 408B Mes.png Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 High SPL, good for loud sources. Dynamic Not required XLR 2 MES
High SPL Electrovoice 308B Met.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Cardioid version of the 408B.     Dynamic Not required XLR 4 MET
Reference mic Earthworks

TC 20

Mew.png Omni
Omni.png
 Flat reference microphone, high SPL. Good for sound measurement and loud sources.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MEW
Cascade Fathead Mfh.png Bidirectional Dark tone for instruments and vocals, often used in mid-side pair.     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 2 single, 1 stereo pair kit (4 mics total) MFH
Stage Shure SM58 Mha.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice Dynamic Not required XLR 18 MHA
Stage Shure Beta 87A Mhb.png Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Hand held vocal mic with good feedback rejection Condenser Phantom Power XLR 2 MHB
Shure SM53 Mhd.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Hand held vocal mic, reduces proximity effect.     Dynamic Not required XLR 1 MHD
Stage Shure SM57 Mhe.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Instruments     Dynamic Not required XLR 8 MHE
Instruments Shure SM81 Mhf.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Used on instruments, popular for pianos.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MHF
Stereo Shure VP88 Mhg.png Variable: cardioid and bidirectional Stereo, used in broadcasting.     Condenser Phantom Power XLR 1 MHG
Shure KSM32 Mhk.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MHK
Instruments Shure KSM137 Mhm.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Instruments.     Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MHM
Voice Shure SM7B Mhs.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Popular vocal mic for recording and broadcast     Dynamic Not required XLR 3 MHS
Drum mic Shure Beta 52A BETA52A.JPG Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 High SPL and good low end, for kick drums Dynamic Not required XLR 2 MEF
Marshall MXL2003 Mml.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Condenser Phantom Power XLR 2 MML
Stage Sennheiser 421 Mna.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Voice and instruments Dynamic Not required XLR 6 MNA
Instruments Sennheiser MKH 40
MKH40.jpg
 Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Great detail on acoustic instruments and drum overheads. Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 4 MKH
Drum mic Sennheiser E604 Drum Mic Kit E605.JPG Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 Clip on mics for snares and toms Dynamic Not required XLR 1 kit (3 mics total) MAD
Combo Kit Sennheiser K6 Mnc.png Variable: Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules. Condenser

(Small diaphragm)

1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 3 MNC
Voice Sennheiser 441 Mnd.png Supercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Voice and instruments     Dynamic Not required XLR 2 MND
Binaural mic Dr. Normar's Binaural head

(Sennhesier MKE 2002)

Mne.png Omni
Omni.png
 Sennheiser binaural microphone pair to record a 3d stereo field for playback over headphones.  Condenser 1 9V Battery XLR 1 MNE
Lavalier Sony ECM50 Mof.png Omni
Omni.png
 Interview, broadcast, and presentation. Condenser 1 E90 Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR 2 MOF
Pacific Pro Audio LD1 Mpp.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Condenser

(Large diaphragm)

Phantom Power XLR 2 MPP
Instruments Beyerdynamic M160 Mrb.png Hypercardioid
SuperCardioid.png
 Instruments, popular on strings.     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 4 MRB
Coles 4038 Mrc.png Bidirectional Classic instrument and voice mic     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 2 MRC
RCA 77DX Mrr.png Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional Vintage ribbon mic, popular in broadcasting for vocals.     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 2 MRR
Instruments Royer R121 Mry.png Bidirectional Instruments     Ribbon Do NOT supply phantom power, ribbons will be damaged! XLR 3 MRY
Tube mic Chameleon Labs TS-1 Mts.png Variable:

cardioid, omnidirectional

Instruments     Tube condenser

(Small diaphragm)

External power supply XLR 4 MTS
Tube mic Chameleon Labs TS-2 Mts2.png Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional General purpose condenser mic Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR 4 MTS2
Tube mic sE Electronics sE5000 Msv.png Cardioid
Cardioid.png
 General purpose condenser mic     Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR 2 MSV
Tube mic sE Electronics sE5600 Msz.png Variable: cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, with 5 intermediate stages selectable on power supply General purpose condenser mic     Tube condenser

(Large diaphragm)

External power supply XLR 2 MSZ
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