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Microphones

Vocal Mics

SM58

Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Manufacturer: Shure
Best Uses: Vocals
Additional Uses: Small Vocal Ensembles (2-4)
SM58 Details

KSM8

Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Manufacturer: Shure
Best Uses: Vocals
Additional Uses: Campus Pastor, Emcee
KSM8 Details

E835

Type: Dynamic Wireless Capsule
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Manufacturer: Sennheiser
Best Uses: Vocals, Emcee, Presentation
EW835 Details

d:fine

Type: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
Manufacturer: DPA
Best Uses: Presentation
Models

  • FIOF00/FIOC00
  • FIO66 (shown)

DPA d:fine Details


Instrument Mics

SM57

Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Best Uses: Snare, Toms, Electric Guitar Amps
Additional Uses: Good all-purpose mic
SM57 Details

SM137

Type: Small Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Best Uses: Overheads, Strings, Aux Percussion
Additional Uses: Choir
SM137 Details

Beta 52A

Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Super-Cardioid
Best Uses: Kick Drum
Beta 52A Details


Wireless Systems

Shure ULX-D

Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Best Uses: Vocals
Additional Uses: Small Vocal Ensembles (2-4)
SM58 Details

Sennheiser EW300

Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Best Uses: Vocals
Additional Uses: Small Vocal Ensembles (2-4)
SM58 Details