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For basic information about how to use microphones, see out [[Microphone Basics]] page.  
 
For basic information about how to use microphones, see out [[Microphone Basics]] page.  
  
Most recent update: June 2016.
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Most recent update: November 2021.
  
 
== MICROPHONES | XLR connection ==
 
== MICROPHONES | XLR connection ==
 
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! TESC SKU !! Image !! Brand/Model !! Pattern !! Usage !! Dynamic / Condenser !! Battery Type!! Connection  
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! TESC SKU !! Image !! Brand/Model !! Pattern !! Usage !! Dynamic / Condenser !! Power Source!! Connection  
 
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|MHA
 
|MHA
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|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
 
|Vocals for stage and studio.
 
|Vocals for stage and studio.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
 
|Instruments for stage and studio.
 
|Instruments for stage and studio.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
 
|MHC
 
|MHC
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg]]
|SHURE Beta 57A
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|Shure Beta 57A
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Vocals and instruments on stage and in studio.
 
|Vocals and instruments on stage and in studio.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
 
|MNA
 
|MNA
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg]]
|Sennheiser MD 421 on stand adapter
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|Sennheiser MD-421
 
|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
 
|Instruments and vocals for stage and studio.
 
|Instruments and vocals for stage and studio.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
 
|| MEV ||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]|| Electrovoice RE-27 N/D || Cardioid || Voice in studio and brodcast.
 
|| MEV ||[[File:RE 27 Photo.jpeg|frameless]]|| Electrovoice RE-27 N/D || Cardioid || Voice in studio and brodcast.
| D || N/A || XLR  
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|Dynamic
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|Not required|| XLR  
 
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|-
 
|MSM
 
|MSM
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|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
 
|Voice for interviews and broadcast. Designed to reject background noise and wind.
 
|Voice for interviews and broadcast. Designed to reject background noise and wind.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
 
|MTG
 
|MTG
 
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg]]
|BeyerDynamic M88 TG Handheld
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|BeyerDynamic M88 TG  
 
|Hypercardioid
 
|Hypercardioid
 
|Vocals and instruments in a studio. Designed specifically to capture low-frequency sounds, such as kick drums.
 
|Vocals and instruments in a studio. Designed specifically to capture low-frequency sounds, such as kick drums.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|Omni
 
|Omni
 
|Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
 
|Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|Omni
 
|Omni
 
|Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
 
|Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
|-
 
|MEG
 
|MEG
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MEG-EV-RE16.jpg]]
|Electrovoice RE-16 handheld
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|Electrovoice RE-16  
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Vocal and instrument use in studio or on stage, great for when high intelligibility is important.
 
|Vocal and instrument use in studio or on stage, great for when high intelligibility is important.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
|-
 
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|| MEJ || [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] || Electrovoice RE-15 || Super Cardioid || Instruments for stage and studio. || D || N/A || XLR  
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|| MEJ || [[File:MER-EV-RE15.jpg]] || Electrovoice RE-15 || Super Cardioid || Instruments for stage and studio. ||Dynamic
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|Not required|| XLR  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|MER
 
|MER
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MER-EV-RE18.jpg]]
|Electrovoice RE-18 handheld
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|Electrovoice RE-18  
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Vocals for broadcast, stage, and presentation use.
 
|Vocals for broadcast, stage, and presentation use.
|D
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|Dynamic
|N/A
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|Not required
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Cardioid, Omni, Super Cardioid
 
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
 
|Can cater to almost all settings. Great for film, stage use, and studio recording. 1 module + 3 different capsules.
|C
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|Condenser
|1X AA
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|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|Hypercardioid
 
|Hypercardioid
 
|Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
 
|Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
|C
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|Condenser
|1X AA or Phantom Power
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|1 AA Battery
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or
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Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|-
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|Supercardioid
 
|Supercardioid
 
|Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
 
|Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise.
|C
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|Condenser
| + 48 V
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| Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|Cardioid
 
|Cardioid
 
|Voice for video and broadcast.
 
|Voice for video and broadcast.
|D
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|Condenser
|11 - 52VDC (with Belt Clip Preamp, Included)
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|Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|Omni
 
|Omni
 
|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
 
|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
|C
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|Condenser
|1X AA
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|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|Omni
 
|Omni
 
|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
 
|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
|C
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|Condenser
|1X AA
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|1 AA Battery
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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| MSCC || [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] || Shure SM86 handheld || Cardioid || Vocal condenser for stage use. || C || 11 - 52VDC (Phantom Power) || XLR  
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| MSCC || [[File:MSCC-SureSM86.jpg]] || Shure SM86 handheld || Cardioid || Vocal condenser for stage use. ||Condenser|| Phantom Power || XLR  
 
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|-
 
|MAI
 
|MAI
 
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MAI-AT825.jpg]]
 
|Audio Technica AT825 handheld
 
|Audio Technica AT825 handheld
|X/Y Stereo Dual Cardiod Elements
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|Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid Elements
 
|Film applications and instruments in studio. Extremely flat frequency response.
 
|Film applications and instruments in studio. Extremely flat frequency response.
|C
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|Condenser
|1X AA or Phantom Power
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|1 AA Battery
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or
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Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
 
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|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg]]
 
|Rode NT4 handheld
 
|Rode NT4 handheld
|X/Y Stereo Dual Cardiod capsules
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|Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules
 
|Studio instrument and field recording use.
 
|Studio instrument and field recording use.
|C
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|Condenser
|1X 9V or Phantom Power
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|1 9V Battery
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or
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Phantom Power
 
|XLR
 
|XLR
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| MHP || [[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]] || Dolphin-ear Pro Hydrophone || Omni || Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. || D || N/A || XLR
 
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| MGP || [[File:MGP K6.jpg]] || 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
 
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|MBY
 
|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
 
|Blue Yeti Pro Table top
 
|Multi pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8 & Stereo.
 
|Vocals in voiceover and podcasting applications.
 
|C
 
| + 48 V
 
|USB & XLR output
 
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| MHU || [[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]] || 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
 
 
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|MCV
 
|MCV
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|Super Cardioid
 
|Super Cardioid
 
|Film and field recording. Very directional and designed to reject background noise. Mounts to standard camera shoe.
 
|Film and field recording. Very directional and designed to reject background noise. Mounts to standard camera shoe.
|C
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|Condenser
|1X 9V
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|1 9V Battery
 
|stereo 1/8”
 
|stereo 1/8”
 
|-
 
|-
 
|MOT
 
|MOT
 
|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg]]
|Sony ECM-MS907 hand held
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|Sony ECM-MS907 handheld
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
 
|Film and field recording.
 
|Film and field recording.
|C
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|Condenser
|1X AA
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|1 AA Battery
 
|stereo 1/8”
 
|stereo 1/8”
 
|-
 
|-
 
|MOS
 
|MOS
 
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
 
|[[File:MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg]]
|Sony ECM-MS957 hand held
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|Sony ECM-MS957 handheld
 
|Stereo
 
|Stereo
 
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
 
|Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects.
|C
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|Condenser
|1X AA
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|1 AA Battery
 
|"stereo XLR to 1/8”"
 
|"stereo XLR to 1/8”"
 
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|Stereo
 
|Stereo
 
|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
 
|Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings.
|C
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|Condenser
 
|7.5V Stand alone
 
|7.5V Stand alone
 
|stereo 1/8”
 
|stereo 1/8”
 
|-
 
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| MCP || [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] || Crown Sound Grabber II || Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  || C || 1X AAA || stereo 1/8”  
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| MCP || [[File:MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg]] || Crown Sound Grabber II || Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser|| 1 AAA Battery || stereo 1/8”  
 
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| MCPX || [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] || Crown Optimus Sound Grabber || Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  || C || 1X AA || XLR  
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| MCPX || [[File:MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg]] || Crown Optimus Sound Grabber || Omni || Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures.  ||Condenser||1 AA Battery|| XLR
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|MBY
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|[[File:MBY-BlueYeti.jpg]]
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|Blue Yeti Pro Tabletop
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|Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo.
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|Vocals in voiceover and podcasting applications.
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|Condenser
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|Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR
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|USB & XLR output
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|-
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|MHU
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|[[File:MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg]]
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|Plantronics Audio 628 Stereo USB headset
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|Omni
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|Vocals for video and audio calls, both Mac and PC compatible.
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|Condenser
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|Powered by USB
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|USB / MAC and PC compatible
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|-
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|MHP
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|[[File:MHP-DolphinEar.jpg]]
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|Dolphin-ear Pro Hydrophone
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|Omni
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|Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required.
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|Contact
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|Not required
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|XLR
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|-
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|MGP
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|[[File:MGP K6.jpg]]
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|Parabolic Kits with Sennheiser K6 handheld
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|Omni
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|Includes K6 power module, Omni capsule, rollable dish, dish transport bag, pistol grip handle, tripod adapter, dish cover and duffle bag. Proficiency required.
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|Condenser
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|1 AA Battery
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or
 +
 
 +
Phantom Power
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|XLR
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
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Revision as of 14:56, 22 November 2021

For basic information about how to use microphones, see out Microphone Basics page.

Most recent update: November 2021.

MICROPHONES | XLR connection

TESC SKU Image Brand/Model Pattern Usage Dynamic / Condenser Power Source Connection
MHA MHA-SureSM58.jpg Shure SM-58 Cardioid Vocals for stage and studio. Dynamic Not required XLR
MHE MHE-SureSM57.jpg Shure SM-57 Cardioid Instruments for stage and studio. Dynamic Not required XLR
MHC MHC-ShureBeta57A.jpg Shure Beta 57A Supercardioid Vocals and instruments on stage and in studio. Dynamic Not required XLR
MNA MNA-Sennheiser421.jpg Sennheiser MD-421 Cardioid Instruments and vocals for stage and studio. Dynamic Not required XLR
MEV RE 27 Photo.jpeg Electrovoice RE-27 N/D Cardioid Voice in studio and brodcast. Dynamic Not required XLR
MSM MSM-SureMD46.jpg Sennheiser MD46 Cardioid Voice for interviews and broadcast. Designed to reject background noise and wind. Dynamic Not required XLR
MTG MTG-BeyerDynamicM88TG.jpg 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 MBD-BeyerDynamicM58.jpg BeyerDynamic M58 Omni Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise. Dynamic Not required XLR
MED MED-EV-635A.jpg Electrovoice 635A Omni Broadcast and field work. Internal shock-mount significantly reduces handling noise. Dynamic Not required XLR
MEG MEG-EV-RE16.jpg 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 MER-EV-RE15.jpg Electrovoice RE-15 Super Cardioid Instruments for stage and studio. Dynamic Not required XLR
MER MER-EV-RE18.jpg Electrovoice RE-18 Supercardioid Vocals for broadcast, stage, and presentation use. Dynamic Not required XLR
MNC MNC-SennheiserK6Combo.jpg 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 MAU-AT835B.jpg Audio Technica 835B Shotgun Hypercardioid Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise. Condenser 1 AA Battery

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Phantom Power

XLR
MCNTG MCNTG-RodeNTG1.jpg Rode NTG1 Shotgun Supercardioid Film, broadcast, and field work. Very directional and designed to reduce background noise. Condenser Phantom Power XLR
MOX MOX-SureMX185.jpg Shure MX185 Lavalier Cardioid Voice for video and broadcast. Condenser Phantom Power XLR
MOF MOF-SonyECM50.jpg Sony ECM50 Lavalier Omni Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR
MOJ MOJ-AT8537.jpg Audio Technica 899 Lavalier Omni Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR
MSCC MSCC-SureSM86.jpg Shure SM86 handheld Cardioid Vocal condenser for stage use. Condenser Phantom Power XLR
MAI MAI-AT825.jpg 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 MCNTG4-RodeNT4.jpg Rode NT4 handheld Stereo X/Y Dual Cardioid capsules Studio instrument and field recording use. Condenser 1 9V Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR
MCV MCV-RodeVideoMic.jpg 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 stereo 1/8”
MOT MOT-SonyECM-MS907.jpg Sony ECM-MS907 handheld Stereo Film and field recording. Condenser 1 AA Battery stereo 1/8”
MOS MOS-SonyECM-MS957.jpg Sony ECM-MS957 handheld Stereo Recording live concerts, conferences, interviews and sound effects. Condenser 1 AA Battery "stereo XLR to 1/8”"
MON MON-SennheiserME2.jpg Sennheiser ME2 Lavalier Stereo Vocals in interview, broadcast, and presentation settings. Condenser 7.5V Stand alone stereo 1/8”
MCP MCPX-CrownSoundGrabber.jpg Crown Sound Grabber II Omni Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. Condenser 1 AAA Battery stereo 1/8”
MCPX MCPX-CrownPZM.jpg Crown Optimus Sound Grabber Omni Pressure zone mic for recording conferences, interviews, and lectures. Condenser 1 AA Battery XLR
MBY MBY-BlueYeti.jpg Blue Yeti Pro Tabletop Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional & Stereo. Vocals in voiceover and podcasting applications. Condenser Powered by USB, Phantom Power for XLR USB & XLR output
MHU MHU-Plantronics628USB.jpg Plantronics Audio 628 Stereo USB headset Omni Vocals for video and audio calls, both Mac and PC compatible. Condenser Powered by USB USB / MAC and PC compatible
MHP MHP-DolphinEar.jpg Dolphin-ear Pro Hydrophone Omni Designed to capture underwater sounds to depths of 100 meters. Proficiency required. Contact Not required XLR
MGP MGP K6.jpg 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. Proficiency required. Condenser 1 AA Battery

or

Phantom Power

XLR