Gefell UM75 Multi-pattern Condenser
Description:
In recognition of the 75th anniversary of Georg Neumann, Microtech Gefell has launched the UM75 Vintage, a very special limited edition tube microphone to celebrate the 75-year history of Gefell and honor our founding father and the inventor behind the condenser microphone and the famous Gefell M7 capsule, Mr. Georg Neumann.
To commemorate this amazing history, Gefell produced limited numbers of the Gefell UM75 Tube microphone, a remake of the legendary Neumann-Gefell UM57. The Gefell UM75 follows this same tradition in that it is a large diaphragm tube microphone that combines the ubiquitous M7 capsule and the same EF86 tube that was used in the U67. This is combined with the UM92.1S electronics and a custom, digitally controlled Swiss wound, high-output transformer. The combination is a microphone that captures the true essence of the original vintage Neumann-Gefell microphones in a quieter more consistent offering.
The multi-pattern switch on the power supply offers choice between omni-directional, cardioid, and figure-8 operation. The UM75 is be of particular interest to engineers and artists that prefer the rich and distinct sound of vintage microphones while benefiting in the assurance that the microphone will perform to the very highest specifications for today’s demanding recording environment. The Gefell UM75 comes complete with power supply, multi-conductor Tuchel cable, full basket elastic suspension, wind screen and storage case and is finished in a beautiful antique hammer-tone finish with nickel grill and base.
Applications:
Anything that benefits a classic sounding condenser mic.
Vocals are special with this mic.
Neumann U87 Condenser, multi-pattern.
Description:
One of the most recognizable microphones, the Neumann U87 was first introduced in 1987. It is a large diaphragm solid state/FET microphone with three different directional patterns, a bass roll-off filter and a 10 dB pad. It has a transformer based output.
Applications:
The U87 can be a great vocal microphone, but it is not ideal for every voice. The U87 is well-suited for use as a room microphone when used with a close mic guitar cabinets. This is another great all round microphone and performs well in any situation. It is a good choice for most general purpose applications in studios, for broadcasting, film and television. The U 87 Ai is used as a main microphone for orchestra recordings, as a spot microphone for single instruments, and extensively as a vocal microphone for all types of music and speech.
Neumann U67
Valve condenser,
multi pattern.
Description:
One of the most popular valve microphones, the Neumann U67 was first introduced in 1967. It is a large diaphragm valve microphone with three different directional patterns, a bass roll-off filter and a 10 dB pad. It has a transformer output.
Applications:
The U67 is a great classic sounding vocal microphone, favoured by many
engineers for voice. The U67 is well-suited for use as a close mocrophone on
guitar cabinets. Much used as a room mic.
AKG C414 B-ULS Condenser, multi-pattern.
Description:
The AKG 414 B-ULS is a large diaphragm, transformerless condenser with four directional patterns and a two position bass roll-off filter.
Applications:
This microphone has quite a large presence peak so it's not the best choice for already bright or edgy sounds. I've had very good results on both male and female vocalists, guitar cabinets, and drum overheads. This microphone is an all round good performer, producing good results on almost any source.
Sony C37A Valve condenser, multi-pattern
Description:
Classic valve mic. Sony’s answer to the Neumann U-47. Has a 6AU6 valve in the body. Bass roloff filter switch on the power supply. The rear of the grille has a polar response adjustment screw.
Applications:
Vocals, guitar amplifiers.
Neumann KM84 Condenser, cardioid.
Description:
The Neumann KM-84 was first introduced in 1966 and is the first phantom powered microphone. It is a small diaphragm, cardioid condenser with a ruler-flat frequency response. It has a 10 dB pad and transformer based output. This microphone is distinguished by an extremely smooth off-axis response coupled with a near perfect cardioid pickup pattern.
Applications:
The KM-84 is a first choice for almost any type of stringed instrument.
It can impart or accentuate a pleasant 'woody' quality to the sound. Great
on acoustic guitar, hi-hat and strings.
Neumann U64 Valve condenser, cardioid.
Description:
The Neumann U-64 was first introduced in 1964 and is the same as the KM-64 apart from the use of a 7586 nuvistor valve in th U version and a AC107K valve in the KM.. It is a small diaphragm, cardioid condenser with a ruler-flat frequency response. It has a 10 dB pad and transformer based output. This microphone is distinguished by an extremely smooth off-axis response coupled with a near perfect cardioid pickup pattern.
Applications:
The U-64 is a first choice for almost any type of stringed instrument. It can impart or accentuate a pleasant 'woody' quality to the sound. Great on acoustic guitar, hi-hat and strings. It produces a smooth and articulate sound for drum overheads, piano, and room miking.
Electrovoice V3 Ribbon, bidirectional.
Description:
Classic E-V ribbon.
Applications:
Brass.
Beyer M130 Ribbon, bidirectional.
Description:
Beyerdynamic is one of few microphone manufacturers world-wide that still
produce ribbon microphones. One of them is the legendary M 130. The M
130’s unique double ribbon element has a superb transient response,
creating a highly detailed sound with unequalled accuracy and transparency.
The bidirectional figure eight polar pattern effectively suppresses unwanted
interference from the sides. The M 130’s balanced, uncoloured sound
handles a wide variety of applications. In conjunction with the hypercardioid
M 160, the M 130 is ideal for creating an authentic stereo image through
the use of the M-S (Mid-Side) technique.
The M 130 gives excellent results when the Mid-Side technique is used
to record or broadcast a true stereo image. Its rugged design handles
the demands of remote recording/broadcast sessions as easily as those
of the studio. Alone, the M 130 allows the recording of background audience
noise and concert hall "ambience" without unwanted resonance.
Applications:
In the recording studio it is effective with backing vocal groups, percussion and mounted toms. The M 130’s crisply articulated, uncoloured sound is well suited to such demanding audiophile applications as digital and direct-to-disc recording.
Beyer M160 Ribbon, hypercardioid.
Description:
The M 160, a dynamic double ribbon microphone. Featuring a hypercardioid polar pattern with a noise attenuation of 25 dB at 110°, the M 160 is an outstanding microphone which is very effective for all types of remote and in-studio voice reproduction. In the recording studio, the M 160 is recommended for miking string instruments such as violins, violas, cellos and for pianos, saxophones as well as for hi-hat, and toms. The non-glare black surface of the M 160 and its small dimension allow the unobtrusive use in TV or film studios. In conjunction with the M 130 dynamic double ribbon microphone the M 160 is ideal for stereo recordings in MS technique.
Applications:
In the recording studio, the M 160 is recommended for miking string instruments such as violins, violas, cellos and for pianos, saxophones as well as for hi-hat, and toms. The non-glare black surface of the M 160 and its small dimension allow the unobtrusive use in TV or film studios. In conjunction with the M 130 dynamic double ribbon microphone the M 160 is ideal for stereo recordings in MS technique.
Beyer M500 Ribbon, hypercardioid
Description
The beyerdynamic model M 500 is a true hypercardioid dynamic ribbon microphone with wide range response and high output, created especially for the most exacting professional use. Emphasizing a major technological breakthrough in ribbon design technique, the M 500 is particularly suited for high level sound applications. The unique beyerdynamic ribbon used in the M 500 measures only 0.85 inch in length, and weighs only 0.00034 grams. The transducer mass is, therefore, a mere fraction of that of the speech coil and diaphragm of a moving coil microphones, and this results in a demonstratively better transient response. An improved “no feedback” characteristic is also obtained. This is particularly important in commercial sound applications.
The M 500 print out shows the rising high frequency response so essential to modern music artists and others, the result of months of research and design innovation. In this respect, the M 500 is unlike the standard beyerdynamic ribbon, which is essentially flat in response. A new and unique four-stage integral blast filter permits hand-held use with lips almost touching the microphone without danger of popping, hissing, and breathing sounds.
The M 500 was primarily developed to cover the special needs of pop vocalists and instrumentalists, and records the true sound of the music in absolute fidelity. It combines the sharp attack of a condenser and the sturdy reliability of a moving coil with the unique presence of a ribbon. The M 500 is designed to withstand the rigors of professional use, will accept sound levels of more than 130 dB, and is completely unaffected by extremes of atmospheric conditions.
Beyer M260 Ribbon, hypercardioid.
Description:
The M 260 has a flat frequency response and a natural, warm "ribbon" sonic profile making it a highly effective element of the digital recording process. The hypercardioid polar pattern provides an extremely high gain before feedback and elimination of lateral noise (maximum at 115°). The M 260 is equipped with a built-in high pass filter which compensates the close miking effect, when the microphone is applied very close to an instrument. The microphone also features a high insensitivity towards magnetic stray fields and extreme temperatures. The rugged grille protects the microphone system against accidental hits and kicks.
Applications:
The M 260 is used for vocals and miking instruments.
Beyer MCE740 Condenser, multi-pattern.
Description:
Large diaphragm, gold vaporized double membrane with Five selectable polar patterns and Elastic transducer suspension system. Switchable 10 dB attenuator pad and three position low frequency roll-off.
Due to 5 switchable polar patterns the MC 740 is a universal studio microphone. It has been designed without compromise to be able to capture every sound detail with absolute clarity and purity.
Applications:
Applications for the MC 740 include recording orchestras as a main microphone resulting in a superb transparent sound. Due to a switchable 2 position roll-off filter and a switchable pre-attenuation the MC 740 is also suitable for close miking of instruments.
Bayer M88 Dynamic, hypercardioid.
Description:
The M 88 offers both a wide frequency response and rugged construction making an ideal combination for many applications.
The TourGroup version (M 88 TG) has a reinforced basket to withstand rough handling when being used for more demanding applications.
Applications:
In the studio and live use its high SPL capability allows the microphone to be placed close to loud sound sources such as kick drum and bass guitar. It is also equally impressive as a vocal microphone or for brass and windwood instruments. When miking bass or kick drums the PS 88 popscreen or WS 59 windscreen must be used. The M 88 is often used in a broadcast environment as an announcer's or EFP microphone.
Beyer M201 Dynamic, hypercardioid.
Description:
The M 201 TG’s unique construction reduces handling noise to a minimum, giving excellent results as an audience response microphone in TV studios and for location production of vocals and sound effects. Its uniform response and small size makes it useful in many situations.
Applications:
The M 201 is especially effective for recording and reinforcing snare drums, hi-hats, rack toms and percussion. It also works well with banjos and acoustic guitars.
Sennheiser MD441 Dynamic, hypercardioid.
Description:
The MD 441 is acknowledged as the most accurate and versatile dynamic microphoneavailable. It has a nearly textbook perfect supercardioid pattern, a five-position low frequency contour switch, a two-position high frequency switch, a critically dampened internal shock suspension, and a hum bucking coil.
Applications:
Perfect for vocals and virtually every instrument. It can also be used on guitar cabinets and brass.
Coles 4038 Ribbon, bidirectional.
Description
Substantially flat frequency response from 30 to 15,000 c/s with extremely
low (non-linear) distortion and exceptionally low hum pick-up.Bi-directional
(figure of eight) polar curve shape accurately
maintained in both horizontal and vertical planes with Excellent transient
response and natural clear balanced response to sound signal. Body shape
to enhance acoustic performance, clear natural high fidelity sound reproduction
and smooth sonic textured response
Applications:
Beautiful for drum overheads and can do the full kit for jazz etc. Commonly used for brass, strings, and room mics.
Equitek E100 Condenser, cardioid.
Description:
Flat response side address microphone, excellent for use on everything from kick drum to overheads.
Applications:
Great for choir, acoustic and electric guitars, horns, woodwinds and strings.
Beyer Opus 65 Dynamic, hypercardioid.
Description:
Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces shell ring in bass drum. High SPL capability. Exceptional gain-before-feedback. Superb transient response and rugged construction.
Applications: The Opus 65 has been designed primarily for close miking of the kick drum, but is also eminently suitable for floor toms bass drum etc. and, with its inherent ability to withstand extremely high sound pressure levels, can also be used for close miking of musical instruments or speaker cabinets.
Shure 55SH Dynamic, cardioid.
Description:
A classic Unidyne style microphone - 40's retro. Unidirectional dynamic microphone with a frequency response that is effective for speech or vocal and instrumental music
Features:
Frequency response tailored for speech, vocals and instrumental music
Cardioid directional pattern for optimum performance in adverse acoustic environments
Shock-mounted cartridge minimizes stand-transmitted noise, ensures quiet operation
Rugged die cast case and mechanical design for reliability under rigorous conditions
Self-tensioning swivel mount, permits tilting through 45° forward and 80° backward
Applications:
Vintage vocal sound and great on guitar speakers.
Electrovoice RE20 Dynamic, cardioid.
Description:
The Electro-Voice Model RE20 is a Dynamic professional quality dynamic cardioid microphone created specially for recording, broadcast, and sound reinforcement applications requiring essentially flat response over a very wide frequency range. The wide frequency response, coupled with excellent transient response, makes the RE20 easily comparable to the finest condenser cardioid microphones. However, the RE20 is virtually free of bass-boosting “proximity effect” when used close, because in design it is a Continuously Variable-D microphone. An easily operated “bass tilt down” switch corrects spectrum balance for use in long-reach situations, or other applications where bass attenuation is needed.
A true cardioid microphone, the RE20 offers greatest rejection at 180°
off axis—directly to the rear of the microphone. Directional control
is so effective that the frequency response is nearly independent of angular
location of sound source, creating virtually no off-axis coloration yet
providing greatest possible rejection of unwanted sounds.
Applications:
Warm full vocals, drums, bass instruments.
Shure SM7 Dynamic, cardioid.
Features
Flat, wide-range frequency response for clean and natural reproduction
of both music and speech
Switchable bass roll-off and mid-range emphasis (presence boost) settings
Shielded against broadband interference from computer monitors and other
electrical devices—excellent rejection of electromagnetic hum
Internal “air suspension” shock isolation virtually eliminates
mechanical noise transmission
A7WS windscreen included for close-up vocals or narration
Swiveling bracket with integrated stand adapter for easy mounting and
precise microphone positioning
Cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and symmetrical about axis,
to provide maximum rejection and minimum coloration of off-axis sound
Rugged construction and excellent cartridge protection for outstanding
reliability
Applications:
Warm full vocals, often used by radio announcers. Instruments.
Electrovoice RE16 Dynamic, supercardioid.
Description:
The Electro-Voice Model RE16 is a Variable-D® dynamic supercardioid microphone designed for the most exacting professional use. It is like the RE15, except that it uses a unique blast filter. The blast filter, an integral part of the RE16, permits hand-held and outdoor use without “P-popping” or excessive wind noise.
Utilizing the Variable-D® design, the RE16 features a directional characteristic independent of frequency. The result is a microphone that generates little off-axis coloration while providing the greatest rejection of unwanted sounds. A super-cardioid, the RE16 provides its greatest rejection at 150 degrees off axis.
An easily operated “bass-tilt” switch corrects spectrum balance for boom use and other longer reach situations. A “hum-buck” coil and screw-machined steel outer casing provide 25 dB of hum rejection. Hum pickup level is –125 dBm (re: .001 gauss field).
Applications:
Great instrument microphone, has less proximity effect than most dynamics. Can be good on vocal also.
Sony C48P Condenser, multi-pattern.
Description:
One of the more under-rated microphones, the Sony C-48P is a large diaphragm solid state FET microphone with three different directional patterns, a bass roll-off filter and a 10 dB pad. It has a transformer output. This is one of Sony's top microphones and is serious competition for the Neumann U87 and TLM170R. It has a smoother response, without the same midrange accentuation as the Neumann.
Applications:
The C-48P is a great vocal microphone, and many people prefer it to the Neumanns, especially for female vocal. The C-48P is well-suited for use as a room microphone and when used with a close microphone on guitar cabinets. This is another great all round microphone and performs well in any situation.
Oktava MC012 Condenser, various capsules.
Description:
A compact, high-quality capacitor microphone which uses interchangeable capsules to provide a choice of cardioid, hypercardioid or omnidirectional pickup patterns. The MC 012 is designed for sound recording studios and reinforcement at cinema, TV and radio studios, and during theatre and entertainment events.
Applications:
Great on acoustic guitar, hi-hat, drum overhead, choirs.
Reslo RBT Ribbon, bidirectional.
Description:
The Mayfair-based Reslo company produced many versions of the RB ribbon microphone in the 1960s. A VBT broadcast version was also made. The transformer mounted in the cylindrical stem provides matching and Low (White plug dot), Mid (Green or Blue plug dot) and High (Red, yellow, orange plug dot) impedance variants exist - some also have switchable impedance. The ribbon is positioned to the rear of the microphone and the shells can be removed to allow various "acoustic filter" pads to be fitted. These modify both frequency and polar response to a degree. Twin mounts and stereo pairs have been made.
Applications:
Famous ‘John Lennon vocal microphone’.
Oktava MKL2500 Valve condenser, cardioid.
Description:
A collaboration between British and Russian designers, this vacuum tube (valve) condenser microphone uses a 33mm gold-sputtered cardioid capsule. Combined with a specially designed Powerblock the 6C315-P tube gives carefully controlled third-harmonic distortion to add brightness and warmth to most sound sources. The low noise and slight extra presence suit the microphone particularly for vocal use and digital recording.
Applications:
Lovely for guitar amps and anything that benefits the combination of
a warm and crisp sound.
AKG C451B Condenser, cardioid.
Description:
An updated version of the classic C451 introduced in 1969 with the same acoustic properties as the original CK1 capsule. The capsule of the new version is fixed permanently to the preamp to eliminate the mechanical problems of the screw joint. Using an extremely light diaphragm, the new C 451 B is almost totally insensitive to handling noise. An all-metal body provides excellent protection from RF interference and the microphone is rugged enough to give excellent results even under very harsh conditions.
Applications:
Great on acoustic guitar, hi-hat, overheads and general instrument use.
Good for stereo recordings in pairs as well as choirs.
AKG D112 Dynamic bass.
Description:
The D 112 is a dynamic cardioid microphone designed for miking up bass instruments. With its dual windscreen to keep out wind noise, the D 112 is perfectly suited for wind instruments and vocalists, too. The design can handle extremely high SPL without measurable distortion.
Applications:
Kick drum and bass instruments.
AKG C451E Condenser, cardioid.
Description:
The classic C451 introduced in 1969 with the choice of screw in replaceable capsules:
CK1 cardioid.
CK3 omnidirectional
CK22 omnidirectional
CK8 shotgun
Using an extremely light diaphragm, the new C 451 is almost totally insensitive to handling noise. An all-metal body provides excellent protection from RF interference and the microphone is rugged enough to give excellent results even under very harsh conditions.
Applications:
Great on acoustic guitar, hi-hat, overheads and general instrument use. Good for stereo recordings in pairs as well as choirs.
Audio Technica AE2500 Dynamic and condenser
kick drum mic.
Description:
A revolutionary dual-element design with dynamic and back-electret condenser elements fitted into a single housing. Designed with kick drums in mind the elements are positioned in a perfect phase relationship, the dynamic delivering the aggressive attack and the condenser capturing the tonalities of the shell The outputs are not combined and are available individually on an XLR-5M.The pad and HPF operate only on the condenser element.
Applications:
Kick drum and bass instruments.
Neumann TLM170R Condenser, multi-pattern.
Description:
The TLM 170 R was the first microphone to use the successful fet 100 technology. Along with a balanced, transformerless output stage it features extremely low self-noise and an impressive dynamic range. Five directional characteristics are selectable by means of a rotary switch. In the sixth position, marked "R", the directional patterns can be controlled remotely with the N 48 R-2 power supply.
Applications:
Crisp vocals, suitable for almost any application.
Electrovoice 635A Dynamic, cardioid.
Description:
The E-V Model 635A is a dynamic omni-directional microphone designed for exacting professional applications, and is ideally suited for ?lm production, recording, FM, AM, and TV broadcasting, and for the more demanding PA applications.
The high output level and low sensitivity to mechanical shock make it excellent for interviews, for pass-around use in audience participation, for hand-held use by vocalists, or as a lavalier.
This microphone features the exclusive non-metallic Electro-Voice Acoustalloy diaphragm which permits a very smooth response over a wide frequency range, and withstands high humidity and temperature extremes, corrosive effects of salt air, and severe mechanical shocks. It is practically indestructible with normal use.
A four-stage pop and dust ?lter insures completely pop-free performance and virtually eliminates the need for an external windscreen for outdoor use. An internal shock absorber effectively reduces pickup of cable and other noise generated by external contact.
Applications:
Instruments.
Electrovoice 1A Ribbon, bidirectional.
Description:
The velocity microphone, also known as the “pressure gradient”
type, responds to the difference in instantaneous sound pressure on the
front and back of the moving element. The velocity microphone has a bidirectional
pick-up pattern and an inherently flat frequency response. It is a type
of microphone widely used in studio broadcasting and recording.
Acoustical:
The open housing virtually eliminates internal reflection and diffraction.
This assures full utilization of the velocity microphone’s high fidelity
characteristic. True reproduction without imposed peaks and dips is the
result of an efficient magnetic circuit and the Acoustalloy® diaphragm
which provides a smoother response over a wider frequency range. Proper
coordination of ribbon fabrication, pole piece design, magnetic circuit
placement and correct transformer coupling provide a high fidelity response
characteristic. The frequency response curve is ideally adapted to voice
and music reproduction.
Applications:
E-V velocity microphones are recommended for all types of music and voice
reproduction… in public address, broadcasting and recording. Wide
frequency response, high fidelity characteristics, wide-range front pick-up
and pick-up range make these microphones ideal for solo or orchestra—for
individual or chorus—for single speaker or groups. Very popular with
singers and band leaders. Mounted in footlights or on overhead booms,
they are used in reinforcing stage plays.
The Electro-Voice Model V-1A combines high-quality performance and extremely compact size. Frequency response is from 40 to 9,000 hertz. Output level is –63 dB. (0 dB = 1 volt/dyne/cm²).
Shure SM5B Dynamic, cardioid.
Description:
The SM5B has been specifically designed to minimize boom microphone problems
in television and motion picture sound stage and location recording. It
was painstakingly developed to provide extremely high reproduction quality
and great flexibility of application. A humbucking coil assures very low
susceptibility to electrical hum and allows the SM5B to be used in extreme
hum fields.
Microphone Features:
Mechanical suspension-two-stage mechanical isolation for any boom application.
Suspension elements internal to windscreen prevent wind noise generation
in suspension assembly; external shock assembly prevents transmission
of boom or stand noise to microphone.
Integral windscreen-very effective in outdoor locations and for fast boom swings.
Frequency response-wide range, smooth and
natural, especially tailored for dialogue and vocal pickup with excellent presence, yet well-suited to scoring assignments.
Hum-bucking coil-assures low susceptibility to electrical hum, permits use in extreme hum fields.
Directivity-cardioid, symmetrical about axis and exceptionally uniform with frequency. Minimizes sound coloration due to off-axis pickup. Provides effective rejection of background noise and excellent reach.
Rugged and dependable-under all operating conditions. Cartridge and isolation assembly protected by outer windscreens and steel reinforcing rods.
Applications:
Because of the unusual mechanical construction and performance characteristics,
the SM5B may be used to advantage in many applications where boom operation
is not practical: for example, with an accessory desk stand for outdoor
sports and other difficult remote pickups.
RCA 77DX Ribbon, multi-pattern
Description:
The RCA Type 77-DX Poly-directional Microphones MI-4045-F and MI-11006-C are high-fidelity microphones of the ribbon type which may easily be adjusted to obtain a variety of directional patterns. Since the MI-4045-F microphone is primarily intended for broadcast use, it is finished in satin chrome and a low-gloss umber-gray enamel. The MI-11006-C microphone is intended for television use and is therefore completely finished in a low-gloss umber-gray enamel which eliminates glaring reflections usually seen on highly polished microphones.
Instead of being open on both sides as in the conventional velocity microphone, the ribbon element in this microphone is coupled to an acoustic labyrinth which forms the body portion of the microphone. The tube connecting the back of the ribbon to the labyrinth is slotted directly behind the ribbon and fitted with an adjustable shutter to secure various areas of opening. When the opening is completely closed, the microphone operates as a non-directional pressure microphone; at the wide-open position the microphone becomes bi-directional. With the proper size opening the pattern becomes a cardioid by virtue of the phase shift which occurs. Openings smaller or larger than this critical size produce directional patterns with various sized rear lobes. Different amounts of low-frequency attenuation are obtained by a reactor shunting the output.
Applications:
Vocals, room microphones, brass, bass and guitar speakers.
RCA BK5B Ribbon, cardioid.
Description:
The RCA Type BK-5A Uniaxial Microphone is a dependable, high-quality ribbon instrument possessing an improved unidirectional characteristic, and is designed for broadcast use in AM, FM, and TV stations. The microphone has a frequency response that is essentially uniform from 50 to 15,000 cycles. Its excellent response and frequency range, combined with its unexcelled cardioidal directional characteristic, makes it ideal for reproducing both speech and music.
Applications:
Mad as a boom mic, suitable for anything that needs a wide flat response.
Reslo RV Ribbon bi-directional.
Description:
An unusual Reslo ribbon microphone made in England. Year Manufactured: 1941. This microphone has a long ribbon with good bi-directional properties.
Applications:
This microphone has a first choice for most guitar cabinets and brass, as
well as character vocals.
Sennheiser MD421 Dynamic, hypercardioid.
Description:
The Sennheiser MD-421 has been around since the early 1960's. First introduced as an announcer's microphone, it has since found a multitude of other uses. It is a large diaphragm dynamic microphone with a five position bass roll-off filter and can withstand very high sound pressure levels.
Applications:
This microphone is a first choice for most types of drums and percussion. It can also be used on guitar cabinets, brass, and vocals (for which it was originally intended).
The RCA SK-39A Aerodynamic Dynamic.
Description:
Applications:
Whatever turns you on.
Shure 300
Ribbon Bidirectional
Description:
The Model 300 ribbon microphone is a rugged stand-mounted unit with a wide range frequency response and a bidirectional polar pattern. The Model 300 is an excellent choice for broadcasting or recording studios as well as for critical sound reinforcement applications.
The microphone’s symmetrical front and rear and its greatly reduced side pickup make it ideal for such uses as across-the-table interviews or dialogue, stages with loudspeakers directly to the side or overhead, and combined pickup of facing instrumental groups in recording sessions.
Microphone Features
Ribbon microphone with wide range response
Switch selectable flat or rolled off low end
Bidirectional polar pattern, ideal for interviews
Internal ribbon protection assures reliable operation under rigorous operating conditions
Built-in vibration isolator and lifetime swivel
Convenient impedance selection switch, microphone usable with all amplifiers
STC 4021 Dynamic Omnidirectional
Description:
An STC moving coil microphone developed circa 1935, some years after the STC 4017A microphone.
The internal acoustical arrangements were less elaborate in the 4021 than in the 4017 but the response at the upper part of the range was less dependent on the angle of incidence of the sound, which was an advantage as both microphones were intended to be omni-directional and the 4021 was indeed more omni-directional at HF than the 4017.
American D22 Dynamic, cardioid.
Description:
A classic microphone from a manufacturer long gone.
Applications:
Vocals.
Sennheiser MKH406T Condenser, cardioid. T power
Description:
The MKH 406 is a short gun interference tube microphone. Its excellent
directivity and compact design, high consonant articulation and feedback
rejection make the MKH 406 a superb all-round microphone for film, radio
and television, especially for outside broadcast applications.
American D4 Dynamic, cardioid.
Description:
Another style classic.
Applications:
Vocals.
AKG D160 Dynamic, cardioid.
Description:
Classic Austrian design.
Applications:
Vocals and instruments.
Neumann KMR81i Short shotgun
Description:
The KMR 81 is a shotgun microphone with a high directivity that remains
within the acceptance angle independent of the frequency.
The advantage is that a sound source, for example an actor on stage, will
not change its apparent tonal balance when moving within this area.
In principle, Neumann shotgun microphones use a combination of a pressure gradient transducer and an interference tube. If the wavelength of the frequency is longer than the tube length, the microphones work as pressure gradient transducers. At higher frequencies they operate as interference transducers for lateral sound. Off-axis sound sources are picked up with reduced level, but without coloration.
Applications:
Shotgun microphones are particularly useful in recording situations where
a microphone cannot be positioned within the desired distance of the sound
source to produce a sufficiently loud signal level.
Typical applications are film and video recordings, where the microphone
should not appear in the picture.
The KMR 81 has been specifically designed for electronic news gathering.