Dionysus
Well-Known Member
Figured for some of the less experienced audiophiles and even as a good exercise or reference for others... It might be a cool idea to have a listing of various microphones for reference.
Also Noticed that "microphone" was not in the wiki.
Please feel free to contribute in any way!
Microphone - A TRANSDUCER that changes audio energy (sound Pressure) into electrical energy suitable for transmission, modification via electrical circuits and reproduction via another transducer (speakers).
Dynamic - A quality of a microphone that describes it's method of energy conversion. Dynamic microphones typically use a diaphragm to capture the sound pressure and then modify an magnetic field to create differences of Current in an electrical circuit.
Condenser - A quality of a microphone that describes it's method of energy conversion. Condenser microphones act like a capacitor, as sound pressure acts on the diaphragm it changes the capacitance of the capsule which creates an electrical signal.
Carbon -
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Shure
SM58
DYNAMIC Pattern: CARDIOID
Uses: Vocals, Fiddle, etc.
Blurb:The world's most recognizable and used microphone. Many performers call specifically for this microphone. Some people refer to it as a "hammer" (it can do just about anything, without the best results. But it sure can do a lot). I've also seen it actually used as a hammer. This is a very durable mic, and can take a lot of abuse, and still work just the same.
SM57
Dynamic Pattern: CARDIOID
Uses: General Instrument.
Blurb: Essentially the same as the SM58, the SM57 has a different 'grill' that is more suited to use on instruments. It is also very durable and can be used for many different tasks.
SM81 CARDIOID CONDENSER instrument mic.
Beta57A DYNAMIC SUPER-CARDIOID instrument mic
Beta87A - CARDIOID electret-CONDENSER
Beta87C - SUPER-CARDIOID electret-Condenser
AKG
D-112 - CARDIOID DYNAMIC Kick-Mic.
This a common rugged kick-drum microphone. Can handle 160dB SPL without distortion. Used for Kick drums, bass amps, double bass, etc.
Crown
PCC-160 - PCC (Phase-Coherent Cardioid) CONDENSER, Boundary microphone.
PZM 30-D - PZM Condenser, Boundary Microphone.
Countryman Associates
B3 - Omnidirectional Condenser.
Sennheiser
e835 - CARDIOID DYNAMIC lead vocal mic.
e845 - SUPER-CARDIOID DYNAMIC lead vocal mic.
e604 - CARDIOID DYNAMIC clip-on drum mic
e904 - CARDIOID DYNAMIC clip-on drum mic
e906 - SUPER-CARDIOID DYNAMIC amplifier mic.
Originally designed to pickup amplifiers (hence the flat shape), is also used for percussion and brass. Has a switch for "bright", "moderate" and "dark" tonal qualities (boosts/attenuates 4.2khz+)
Also Noticed that "microphone" was not in the wiki.
Please feel free to contribute in any way!
Microphone - A TRANSDUCER that changes audio energy (sound Pressure) into electrical energy suitable for transmission, modification via electrical circuits and reproduction via another transducer (speakers).
Dynamic - A quality of a microphone that describes it's method of energy conversion. Dynamic microphones typically use a diaphragm to capture the sound pressure and then modify an magnetic field to create differences of Current in an electrical circuit.
Condenser - A quality of a microphone that describes it's method of energy conversion. Condenser microphones act like a capacitor, as sound pressure acts on the diaphragm it changes the capacitance of the capsule which creates an electrical signal.
Carbon -
-
Shure
SM58
DYNAMIC Pattern: CARDIOID
Uses: Vocals, Fiddle, etc.
Blurb:The world's most recognizable and used microphone. Many performers call specifically for this microphone. Some people refer to it as a "hammer" (it can do just about anything, without the best results. But it sure can do a lot). I've also seen it actually used as a hammer. This is a very durable mic, and can take a lot of abuse, and still work just the same.
SM57
Dynamic Pattern: CARDIOID
Uses: General Instrument.
Blurb: Essentially the same as the SM58, the SM57 has a different 'grill' that is more suited to use on instruments. It is also very durable and can be used for many different tasks.
SM81 CARDIOID CONDENSER instrument mic.
Beta57A DYNAMIC SUPER-CARDIOID instrument mic
Beta87A - CARDIOID electret-CONDENSER
Beta87C - SUPER-CARDIOID electret-Condenser
AKG
D-112 - CARDIOID DYNAMIC Kick-Mic.
This a common rugged kick-drum microphone. Can handle 160dB SPL without distortion. Used for Kick drums, bass amps, double bass, etc.
Crown
PCC-160 - PCC (Phase-Coherent Cardioid) CONDENSER, Boundary microphone.
PZM 30-D - PZM Condenser, Boundary Microphone.
Countryman Associates
B3 - Omnidirectional Condenser.
Sennheiser
e835 - CARDIOID DYNAMIC lead vocal mic.
e845 - SUPER-CARDIOID DYNAMIC lead vocal mic.
e604 - CARDIOID DYNAMIC clip-on drum mic
e904 - CARDIOID DYNAMIC clip-on drum mic
e906 - SUPER-CARDIOID DYNAMIC amplifier mic.
Originally designed to pickup amplifiers (hence the flat shape), is also used for percussion and brass. Has a switch for "bright", "moderate" and "dark" tonal qualities (boosts/attenuates 4.2khz+)
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