Instrument microphones

Ultra-light condenser pickup microphone for acoustic guitar & stringed instruments

Ultra-light phantom powered condenser pickup microphone for acoustic guitar & stringed instruments

Review: Weighing only 18g, this ultra-light condenser pickup is ideal for acoustic guitar, mandolin, violin and most other stringed instruments. The C 411PP will give a clear and uncolored sound without changing the balance of the instrument. Attaching the C 411PP on or near the bridge or anywhere else on the instrument is easy with the included non-marring, reusable, solventfree adhesive compound.

This version is the C 411PP ultra-light vibration pickup with XLR connector for use with wired external phantom power systems. For 9 to 52V universal phantom power. 3m permanently attached connecting cablewith phantom power adapter with integrated 3-pin XLR connector.

Condenser microphone, ideal for use on acoustic guitar, percussion, cymbals, and overheads

Review: Responding to growing demand, AKG decided to make the C 451 B with the same acoustic performance as the popular original C 451 EB + CK 1, with dramatically improved specifications. Using an extremely light diaphragm, the new C 451 B is almost totally insensitive to handling noise. Other features include an all-metal body for excellent protection from RF interference and high reliability for excellent results under almost all conditions.

The C 451 B is an excellent tool for accurately capturing signals rich in transients such as drums, instruments with a percussive sound, acoustic guitar, or for overhead miking.

Pair of condenser microphones, stereo matched and ideal for use on acoustic guitar and overheads

Review: Responding to growing demand, AKG decided to make the C 451 B with the same acoustic performance as the popular original C 451 EB + CK 1, with dramatically improved specifications. Using an extremely light diaphragm, the new C 451 B is almost totally insensitive to handling noise. ideal for capturing high frequency content and fast transients such as those on acoustic guitars or overheads. Other features include an all-metal body for excellent protection from RF interference and high reliability for excellent results under almost all conditions.

The AKG C451 B/ST is a matched stereo pair of C 451 B/ST with complete accessories in a carrying case (Soundtool case, middle size).

Kick drum microphone perfect for use in high SPL applications

Review: The AKG D112 is a versatile kick drum microphone ideal for use both on stage and in the studio. Well-known for its solid build quality and high SPL tolerance (of up to 160dB), it's perfect for mounting on kick drums, as far in as you like, without worrying about distortion or clipping.

The D112 has a specially engineered diaphragm with a low resonance frequency, which enables the microphone to keep a solid response below 100Hz, while allowing higher frequencies to cut through the mix. As well as kick drums, it can also be used on bass amp cabinets and brass instruments.

Dynamic instrument microphone for drums, percussion, wind instruments and guitar amps

Review: The D40 with its solid all-metal body will stand up to the hardships of night-after-night onstage use. The Varimotion diaphragm deep-drawing process allows the diaphragm itself to be fine-tuned with no need for tuning resonators, leading to a quantum leap in audio performance.The transducer is protected by a sturdy wire-mesh cap and takes extremely high sound pressure levels with ease.

An integrated stand adapter and standard H440 mounting bracket for snare drums, tom-toms, etc. make the D40 a highly versatile tool for use on drums, percussions, wind instruments, and guitar amps.

Condenser microphone for recording and live use with groups, acoustic instruments, drums & percussion

Review: The Perception 170 is a small-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. The lightweight diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient response and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. The Perception 170 design is based on AKG's six decades of experience in making microphones and on input from sound engineers around the world who use AKG products every day.

Its 1/2-inch small-diaphragm true condenser transducer brings AKG studio quality to the project studio and all other areas of recording. A switchable preattenuation pad enables the Perception 170 to be used close to sound sources delivering up to 155 dB SPL. The heavy-duty, all-metal chassis and reliable gold-plated XLR-type output make the Perception 170 an excellent choice for a variety of live sound applications too.

Large diaphragm condenser microphone for recording and live use with acoustic instruments, drums, guitar & bass amps & vocals

Review: The Perception 220 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. Its many useful features and included accessories make this microphone uncommonly versatile. It delivers a classic warm, clear sound and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. These standards are based on AKG's six decades of experience in making microphones and on input from sound engineers around the world who use AKG products every day.

Its 1-inch large-diaphragm true condenser transducer brings AKG studio quality to the project studio as well as all other areas of recording and live sound applications. A switchable bass cut filter and preattenuation pad make it perfectly suited even for use on loud sound sources producing sound pressure levels up to 155 dB SPL. The rugged and roadworthy design makes it also a perfect choice for on-stage applications. The Perception 220 comes with a spider-type shock mount and a rugged metal case.

Large diaphragm microphone for recording groups, orchestras, percussion, grand piano, woodwind, brass and ambience

Review: Perception 420 is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone for more demanding professional studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL, the Perception 420 delivers a warm transparent sound quality ideally suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments as well as drums and percussion instruments. In addition, three selectable polar patterns cardioid, omnidirectional or figure-eight allow a wide range of stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.

A switchable bass cut filter and preattenuation pad enable the Perception 420 to be used close to sound sources in sound fields as high as 155 dB. The microphone's chassis is made of precision-tooled zinc/aluminium alloy and boasts a dent resistant stainless-steel wire-mesh front grille. It comes complete with a spider-type shock mount in an aluminium carrying case.

Phantom powered cardioid condenser microphone for guitar amps, snare, toms, timpani & overhead use

Review: The Artist Elite AE3000 delivers supreme performance at extreme SPLs.

This high-SPL large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic excels in applications such as guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani, horns and overheads. Its large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound. Its low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows for optimal positioning.

Review: The Artist Elite AE3000 delivers supreme performance at extreme SPLs.

This high-SPL large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument mic excels in applications such as guitar cabinets, toms, snare, timpani, horns and overheads. Its large-diaphragm capsule combines with the open architecture of the headcase to provide an extremely accurate and open sound. Its low-profile side-address design with tapered grille allows for optimal positioning.

Large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone for acoustic guitar & other acoustic instruments, percussion, strings & overheads

Review: The Artist Eliter AE5100 large diaphragm cardioid condenser instrument microphone provides uncompromising sound quality for overheads, percussion, acoustic guitar, strings and other acoustic instruments.

With rich, warm, accurate sound, the AE5100 also incorporates the most essential ingredients for quality live sound in a choir microphone. Its large-diaphragm capsule delivers accurate, natural response, while its low-profile design permits innovative placement options. With a lower profile than the large studio microphones to which it compares sonically, the AE5100 offers an outstanding performance-to-size ratio. With its low noise and smooth response, the AE5100 is ideal for recording, too.

Phantom powered side-address condenser microphone with shock mount, for instruments & vocals

Review: The AT4040 side-address condenser microphone features an advanced large diaphragm tensioned specifically to provide smooth, natural sonic characteristics. A marriage of technical precision and artistic inspiration, the AT4040 offers exceptionally low noise, wide dynamic range and high-SPL capability for greatest versatility. This ultra-consistent microphone may be used with confidence in a wide variety of studio and live miking applications, even under the stringent demands of digital recording systems. The AT4040's low-noise circuitry is symmetrical and transformerless, resulting in exceptional transient response and clean output signals for transparent reproduction of even the most troublesome of instruments and sound effects.

Cardioid condenser microphone for acoustic guitar, piano, horns, drum overheads & under snare

Review: This premium electret condenser microphone is engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and live sound.

The AT4041 cardioid studio condenser microphone features a smooth, extended frequency response with a slight rise in the high-frequency region and a transformerless output for very high SPL-handling capability. A unique combination of audio excellence and moderate cost, the AT4041 is a rugged microphone housed in a case of turned brass with black chrome plating for durability and low reflectivity. The element back plate holds a fixed charge and has been aged to provide energy stabilization. The surface of the back plate is precision milled to ensure maximum charge linearity, resulting in a reduction in both frequency response peaks and diaphragm break-up distortion.

Miniature lavalier microphone with cardioid polar pattern

Review: The Audix ADX10-FL is a miniature lavalier microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. The microphone itself is engineered for use in a wide array of applications, however the included mounting hardware allows the lavalier to be placed on the heads of flutes. The frequency and sensitivity response is more than suitable to accurately reproduce the audio character of flute instruments with great detail and minimal noise.

The condenser microphone features a mini XLR connector for Audix RAD series bodypack transmitters. The cardioid polar pattern effectively minimizes noise and audio at the off-axis sections of the microphone and the tailored frequency response maximizes intelligibility of vocals.

Sub-impulse dynamic instrument microphone

Review: The Audix D6 Provides huge kick drum sound. Ground shaking low end combined with exceptional clarity and attack.

The D6 is used for stage, studio and broadcast applications. Designed with a cardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control, the D6 is equipped with a VLM diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction.

Lightweight, compact and easy to position, the D6 is an excellent choice for miking instruments requiring extended low frequency reproduction such as kick drums, large toms and bass cabinets. The D6s transformer less design, low impedance and balanced output allow for interference-free performance.

Designed, assembled, and tested by Audix in the USA.

Large diaphragm condenser microphone for live or studio use with pianos, guitars, vibes, woodwinds, brass, drums, and orchestra

Review: The SCX25A is a professional studio condenser microphone with an elegant design and a patented capsule suspension system. Uniquely shock-mounted within an intricate machined brass ring, the capsule is completely isolated from the mic body and electronics. By successfully minimizing acoustic reflections and diffractions, the SCX25A delivers a pure, open air sound with exceptional detail and realism.

The SCX25A is consistent when responding to on and off-axis signals. This mic exhibits outstanding phase coherence and minimal proximity effect. With a wide cardioid polar pattern, the SCX25A enables the sound engineer to blend the sound of the instrument or vocal with the sound of the room. The SCX25A will handle SPLs in excess of 135 dB and provides up to 20 dB of ambient noise rejection.

The SCX25A is perfectly suited to capture the sound of acoustic instruments such as pianos, guitars, vibes, woodwinds, brass, percussion toys, drums, orchestra and symphony sections.
Supplied accessories include heavy duty snap to fit nylon clip and foam lined wood case.

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Vocal & instrument microphone

Review: Dynamic microphone with even frequency response and high SPL tolerance, suitable for percussion, acoustic instruments and female vocals.

Contact microphone with 1/4" male phone connector, designed for improved acoustic tuning

Review: The CM-100L Contact microphone directly picks up the vibration of the instrument, enabling you to tune your instrument even in noisy surroundings

The microphone is a perfect compliment to any tuner that offers an 1/4" jack input and can be positioned to get a more sensitive reading, while allowing the tuner to be positioned for easier reading.

Large capsule condenser microphone ideal for recordings where clarity and presence is essential

Review: Another MXL winner that puts pricier mics to shame, the MXL 2003A is a go-to tool for those critical recording applications like acoustic guitar, where clarity, presence, and detail are deal breakers. A switch selectable bass cut and -10 dB pad provide additional recording options, and a transformerless FET preamp will please the pickiest of engineers with its smooth and even response.