Dynamic and Condenser Microphones for Vocals and Instruments

Some of the microphones shown here are automatically included with our standard systems (if they are not shown on a system's main page, let us know what you need)

Vocal Microphones

Shure SM58 (up to 6)

The industry standard vocal mic.

Shure Beta 58A (up to 4)

Updated (& improved) supercardioid version of the original SM58.

Shure Beta 87A (up to 2)

So you thought the 58A sounded good?

Vocal/Instrument Microphones

Shure Beta 57A (up to 4)

Updated (& improved) supercardioid version of the original SM57.

Audix UD300 (up to 3)

Now superseded, the UD300 is a dynamic mic with a similar response to the Shure SM57. Slightly warmer than the SM58, It works well with female vocals, as well as instruments.

Instrument Microphones

AKG C3000 (1 only)

Now superseded by the C3000B, the C3000 is a clean and natural condenser mic, with a clear top end (suiting acoustic instruments) and good low frequency response (for acoustic bass or piano). It can also handle very high sound pressure levels, making it suitable for drums or amplified instruments.

AKG C1000S (up to 4)

The C1000S is a good all-round back-electret instrument mic, with slightly less bass than the C3000, but with comparable top end. It has been described by a number of people, including Sound On Sound contributors, as the "Swiss Army Knife for musicians".

Drum Microphones

AKG D112 (1 only)

The D112 is an industry-standard Kick-Drum microphone.

AKG C418 (up to 4)

The C418 is a specialised clip-on microphone, enabling microphone placement without obstructing the drummer or surrounding stage with stands.

AKG Drumkit+ (1 only)

This includes all the mics you need (with one mic for the hi-hat and a single overhead) for a 5-piece kit.

Shure PG52 (1 only)

The PG52 is a modern Kick Drum microphone.

Shure PG56 (up to 3)

The PG56 is a compact microphone (with a drum-mounting clip) for close drum miking.

Shure PGDMK4 (1 only)

The PGDMK4 contains mics for a 4-piece kit. Drums will usually require at least one other microphone (e.g. C1000S - see above) for the hi-hat. Another will be needed if more than one rack tom or floor tom are being used. In larger venues further microphones may be needed as overheads (for the cymbals).

Radio Microphones

Sennheiser evolution e100 G2 (up to 4)

We can provide radio mics (with hand-held, lapel or headset transmitter systems) with any system, although most standard system charges do not include them (see our prices page or specific system information for details).

Tandy PZM (up to 2)

Now discontinued, these are much sought-after on the second-hand market. They produce a very natural live recording, but can also work as drum overheads, on-stage mics (for foot-tapping or in-ear monitor fills), or even (with the backplate removed) as stick-on accordion mics.

We can provide other microphones (or more of the same) by negotiation. If you would prefer to use a different microphone or combination of microphones with any of our systems, please ask us.

Recording/Special Purpose Microphones

C-Ducer pickup (1 only)

This is a stick-on pickup, designed for guitar, but suitable for any acoustic instrument with a large resonating surface.

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