Encyclopaedia/Microphones
Microphones
Aston Origin
British-made cardioid condenser that punches well above its price.
AKG C414
The multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser that has lived in pro studios for half a century.
Neumann KM 184
Small-diaphragm condenser pencil mic — the studio standard for acoustic instruments and overheads.
Beyerdynamic M88 TG
Hypercardioid dynamic with a faithful broadcast and live-sound following.
Rode NT1 (5th Gen)
Large-diaphragm condenser — the quiet workhorse.
Røde NTG5
Short shotgun condenser built for film, TV, and field recording.
Electro-Voice RE20
Large-diaphragm dynamic microphone — the broadcast and kick drum standard.
Shure SM58
Dynamic cardioid microphone — the live vocal standard.
Shure SM7B
Dynamic cardioid microphone — the broadcast and vocal studio standard.
Neumann U87 Ai
Large-diaphragm condenser microphone — the studio reference standard.