Instrument Microphones

The SM57 Instrument Microphone has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern that isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds.

The C516 ML professional miniature instrumental microphone, part of the MicroMics family, is designed for use on accordions, pianos, guitar speakers and keyboard/organ cabinets.

The AKG C518 professional miniature clamp-on microphone is the ultimate tool for recording of drums and percussion.

The AKG C519 professional miniature condenser microphone clips gently onto the bell of a trumpet, saxophone, trombone, tuba, didgeridoo or any other wind instrument.

The AKG C430 professional condenser microphone is specifically designed for cymbal and overhead miking.

The Electro-Voice RE320 Variable-D Dynamic Vocal and Instrument Microphone is a professional quality dynamic microphone designed specifically for sound reinforcement and recording applications requiring extremely low noise and the best possible tonal and transient response.

The updated version of the C1000 S multipurpose small-diaphragm condenser microphone is extremely popular for its versatility.

The C3000 high-performance, large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been a standard for live applications and studio recording for almost two decades.

Extremely versatile, robust legendary cardioid microphone. Easy handling due to pronounced directivity. Clear sound reproduction. For most recording conditions and broadcasting applications. Five-position bass control.

The AKG D12 VR is a reference large-diaphragm dynamic microphone with cardioid polar pattern. Designed specifically for kick-drum recording applications, the microphone has a thin diaphragm to enhance the low frequency performance.

The C214 large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end C414 family.

The Audio-Technica AT5047 is a premier studio microphone that is equally at home with vocals and instruments. Boasting an exceptionally wide dynamic range – the greatest among all Audio-Technica microphones – the AT5047 captures the full, expressive character of a sound source, no matter how loud or how soft.

The Shure BETA 181 Ultra-Compact Side-Address Microphone is a precision-engineered, versatile condenser instrument microphone with interchangeable polar pattern capsule options.

The Sennheiser MKH 8040 Versatile Cardioid Microphone is suitable for almost any application. It considerably reduces pick-up of a reverberant room. This is very helpful in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear.