CH Microphones

• Neumann KM 84 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

• the world’s first phantom-powered microphone, built to run on 48v DC

• Its design goal was to be as small as possible; the model name ‘KM’ stands for Kleine Mikrofon

• The model number indicates the powering

  • mechanism (8 = phantom power)

  • polar pattern (4 = cardioid).

• Although discontinued in 1992, the KM-84 remains a favorite of vintage mic enthusiasts for drum overheads and hi-hat applications.

• an extended but silky, yet not overly bright, top end with lots of detail down into the midrange.

• AKG C414 is a versatile large diaphragm condenser microphone known for its multiple polar patterns and high-quality sound reproduction. It is widely used in studio recording and live sound applications.

Dynamic Microphone

• versatile, reliable, inexpensive

• Make use of a magnetic moving coil diaphragm.

  • acoustic energy from a sound source moves the coil inside the microphone, which in turn generates an electrical signal that’s recordable.

• Tough, rugged, and can handle painfully loud sound pressure levels.

• Example: SM57s

• Soyuz013

• Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

• Detailed top-end, warm mids,balanced low-end

• Proprietary toroidal transformer imparts color and depth

• Nice definition with an extended but not spiky top end and minimal boominess on the bottom end

• Neumann U 87 is the standard microphone for speech and vocals.

• the epitome of a large diaphragm condenser microphone

• natural sound and unique midrange presence make the U 87 Ai the ultimate vocal microphone

• Three polar patterns: omni, cardioid, figure-8

• AKG 451

• small-diaphragm condenser microphone

• has a knack of bringing out the highs without any harshness.

• Good for recording drums

• Sennheiser MD411

• Dynamic super-cardioid microphone

• acknowledged as the most accurate and versatile dynamic mic available

• Soyuz 1973

• FET Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

• The Soyuz 1973 is an excellent mic, especially if your sonic goal is clarity and articulation instead of warm and gooey tones.

• transformerless

• Soyuz Bomblet

• Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

• Thick low-end, pronounced mid-range, and smooth top-end

• Josephson e22s

• side-address cardioid condenser microphone

• the e22S capsule geometry is optimized for spot miking performance.

• The specific need addressed by the e22S was drum kit recording

• Shure SM81 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

• a standard for applications involving acoustic instruments, especially guitar, piano, and cymbals.

• unidirectional

• Sure SM7B

• Dynamic Vocal Microphone

• natural, warm sound quality. It features a broad and flat frequency response and mid-range emphasis and controls for a clear, crisp vocal performance

• Sure SM7

• professional cardioid dynamic microphone, commonly used in broadcasting applications since 1973.

• has been described as an "iconic" industry standard microphone for its focused, directional sound and its widespread adoption in radio, television and recording studios.

• Sennheiser 421

• large diaphragm dynamic cardioid microphone

• A legendary cardioid mic with clear sound reproduction. Easy handling due to its directivity. For most recording conditions and broadcast applications