Microphones

The 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone is a fully self-contained plug-and-play solution for 5.1 audio recordings. It provides an appealing surround ambience for sports events, documentaries and other HDTV productions. The microphone is versatile and can be mounted in various ways: with a microphone stand, suspended from the ceiling or via a handle. It is lightweight and portable. In addition, its robust nature means it can withstand harsh weather conditions.The 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone utilises five miniature pressure transducers. These transducers are insensitive to wind and mechanical noise and offer low distortion and good low frequency imaging. They also have a wide dynamic range. The three front microphones in this system are synchronised and thus eliminate comb filtering. This ensures frequency consistency when mixing down to stereo or mono. In contrast, the standard omnidirectional rear microphones are optimally positioned in relation to each other and to the front array to simulate the most natural time differences. The end result of DPA's innovative design approach is a surround ambience characterised by a full and smooth all-round sound that offers excellent coherence, channel separation and localisation accuracy. The 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone requires no external signal processing.This solution is particularly suitable for surround sound recording in film, live recording, broadcast and studio applications. Full surround sound is an excellent way to record a symphony. Most orchestras are a self-balancing phenomenon - every instrumental part can be heard without additional miking. Acoustic reflections and a sense of acoustic space are also an important aspect of an orchestra's sound - as are the instruments themselves.The 5100 is also easy to set up for sports applications. It is a practical, 5.1 surround sound solution, positioned centrally to cover the main camera shot and covered by the usual support microphones for additional effects.The 5.1 output of the microphone runs through a multipin Lemo connector. All six electronically balanced channels are connected to this connector.

The D6 is a dynamic microphone that is particularly good at reproducing comparatively low frequencies. The D6 with cardioid polar pattern offers a transmission range of 30 Hz to 15 kHz (+/-3 dB) and is therefore predestined for miking kick drums, bass boxes/combos and similar instruments. Transformerless electronics as well as low-impedance and balanced outputs guarantee interference-free performance - even when using longer cable lengths. The very stable housing is made from a single piece of aluminium and is about twice the size of the other models in the D series.

The Profile Wireless 1-Channel Set includes the essential components that content creators and film makers need to create high-quality audio recordings: a 2.4 GHz two-channel receiver, a clip-on microphone, extensive mounting and connection accessories and a carrying bag.

SCHOEPS now also offers the best-selling modular microphone series Colette in a handy and robust Peli Case as a pair at a set price.

The PGA81 small diaphragm condenser microphone has a linear frequency response for natural recordings and is extremely robust. It is ideal for detailed recordings of acoustic instruments. The PGA81 includes a microphone clamp, a carrying bag and an XLR cable. Phantom power is required.

It's easy to create high-quality videos these days. Even with a mobile phone, you can get results in razor-sharp 4K resolution. However, the audio quality often leaves a lot to be desired. But why shouldn't your video sound as good as it looks?MKE 200: Sennheiser's solution for optimal video sound.Recording sound in noisy environments is no longer a problem. The directional microphone capsule brings presence to your voice. And integrated features such as a windscreen and boom mount ensure that your recordings sound cleaner than ever before. This compact, slim microphone is ideal for cameras and smartphones and reliably improves the sound of every recording.Enhance your videos with the sound of Sennheiser - the brand of audio professionals. Make yourself heard with the MKE 200.Directionality: The MKE 200 features a supercardioid capsule that provides focus and precision in detail while attenuating unwanted background noise. This directional microphone is ideal for vloggers and videographers, improving the sound quality of the camera and bringing clarity to your recordings.Windscreen and swing mount: All handheld cameras are susceptible to handling noise. We have therefore integrated a windscreen and a vibration mount into the microphone housing. These two features always ensure clean audio recordings when you are out and about with the camera. The supplied fur windscreen also ensures maximum attenuation of wind noise.Compatibility: Your video work is probably not limited to one device - and your microphone doesn't have to be either. Each MKE 200 comes with 3.5 mm TRS and TRSS cables for connecting to DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras and mobile devices.

The d:vote series is already the recognised benchmark for this type of microphone. The CORE version delivers even better sound quality and distances itself even more clearly from competitor products. The d:vote CORE 4099 delivers even more clarity and detail across the entire dynamic range. CORE technology is the logical choice for musicians, live sound engineers and anyone else who doesn't want to compromise on sound quality. CORE by DPA is the powerful new technology that underpins DPA miniature microphones. We have minimised distortion. As a result, the microphones offer a clearer and more open sound from pianissimo to forte. Find out more about CORE by DPA. Whether piano, guitar, strings or wind instruments - d:vote microphones deliver outstanding sound for all instrument types. This one microphone model can amplify an entire orchestra beautifully. You can mount the microphone on another instrument using the matching bracket. The award-winning d:vote series offers a far more natural sound than other clip-on microphones or pickups. This condenser microphone suppresses unwanted noise and accurately captures the true tone of your acoustic instrument.

The KSM137 is a permanently polarised cardioid condenser microphone. Designed for studio use, the microphone is also suitable for live use thanks to its robust construction and can handle extremely high sound levels. Its low self-noise and wide transmission range make it the ideal microphone for miking instruments.

The Beta 87C is a professional condenser vocal microphone for the stage. The sound is extremely clear, detailed, warm and assertive. The cardioid characteristic, with its very good rear shielding, makes it ideal for in-ear monitoring.

The U 87 is probably the best known and most widely used Neumann studio microphone. It is equipped with a large double diaphragm capsule with omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-of-eight polar patterns, which are selected via a switch on the capsule head. A switch at the rear provides a 10 dB pre-attenuation. This allows the microphone to transmit sound pressure levels of up to 127 dB without distortion. Furthermore, the frequency response can be reduced in the low frequencies, e.g. to compensate for the proximity effect. Range of applications The U 87 Ai condenser microphone is a switchable large diaphragm microphone characterised by its transmission properties, various switching options and attractive shape. It is equally suitable for a large number of applications in radio, television, film and sound recording technology. In orchestral recordings it is used as the main microphone and as a support microphone for individual instruments, but mainly as a vocal microphone in all types of music. Acoustic characteristics The pick-up direction is sideways, with the front side being characterised by the company label. The frequency response for the cardioid and figure-of-eight characteristics is practically linear, even in the upper audio frequency range for frontal sound incidence. This means that the microphone can be used at a short distance from the sound source without producing an unnaturally sharp sound impression. An electrical high-pass filter cuts off low-frequency sound as a measure against background noise. Directional characteristics The elastically mounted double diaphragm capsule is surrounded by a large wire mesh basket. The omnidirectional, cardioid or figure-of-eight polar patterns can be set using a switch below the basket. A window above it displays the setting in symbols. Electrical characteristics The additional letter A in the designation indicates a change in design compared to the U 87 i microphone supplied from 1967 to 1986. This change relates to the electrical part of the microphone; it makes the U 87 Ai more reliable due to a lower impedance supply of the capsule bias voltages, increases the transmission ratio by approx. 10 dB at the same sound pressure level and improves the signal-to-noise ratio by 3 dB. Filter and pre-attenuation A 10 dB pre-attenuation can be set using a switch on the rear panel. The microphone is then able to transmit sound pressure levels of up to 127 dB (corresponds to a sound pressure of 45 Pa) without distortion. If another switch on the rear panel is activated, the lower cut-off frequency of the microphone is raised and low-frequency noise is attenuated at the input of the microphone amplifier. The unavoidable increase in bass at close range with pressure gradient receivers is compensated for in such a way that a flat frequency response is achieved at a distance of 30 to 40 cm in the cardioid position and at a distance of 15 to 20 cm in the figure eight position.

The d:vote series is already the recognised benchmark for this type of microphone. The CORE version delivers even better sound quality and distances itself even more clearly from competitor products. The d:vote CORE 4099 delivers even more clarity and detail across the entire dynamic range. CORE technology is the logical choice for musicians, live sound engineers and anyone else who doesn't want to compromise on sound quality.CORE by DPA is the powerful new technology that underpins DPA miniature microphones. We have minimised distortion. As a result, the microphones offer a clearer and more open sound from pianissimo to forte. Find out more about CORE by DPA.Whether piano, guitar, strings or wind instruments - d:vote microphones deliver outstanding sound for all instrument types. This one microphone model can amplify an entire orchestra beautifully. You can mount the microphone on another instrument using the matching bracket. The award-winning d:vote series offers a far more natural sound than other clip-on microphones or pickups. This condenser microphone suppresses unwanted noise and accurately captures the true tone of your acoustic instrument.

The LCT 940 has the potential to revolutionise established ways of working in the modern studio. Sound engineers and recording artists usually rely on a variety of microphones to get the best out of every recording. But changing microphones during a session not only takes time, it also interrupts the creative flow. The flagship of the Authentica series will help sound engineers and artists alike to respond to changing demands with the greatest possible flexibility and to achieve the desired character of a recording more easily and quickly.The LCT 940 combines for the first time the specific sound characteristics of a high-quality FET large diaphragm condenser microphone with those of a tube microphone in a single housing. These two technologies are each designed as a separate amplifier path and work independently of each other. The different sonic characteristics can be mixed continuously and thus enable an infinite creative variety for sound engineers and artists.The LCT 940 also offers nine directional characteristics, four-stage switchable high-pass filters and pre-attenuation stages. Automatic attenuation and clipping history round off the impressive list of innovative features.This unique combination of features makes the LCT 940 a universal tool for professional recording artists who are satisfied with nothing less than absolute perfection and maximum versatility.

The OM5 is a dynamic handheld microphone for lead and background vocals. It is suitable for use on any live stage as well as for miking in the recording area. The mid-range area is deliberately emphasised to guarantee a clear and clean vocal recording. Thanks to the VLM technology used, the OM5 offers a linear frequency response from 48 Hz to 19 kHz.In addition to its use as a vocal microphone, it can also be used to pick up saxophones, various wind instruments, percussion and drums. Of course, it can also be used for voice transmission.

Flexibly adjustable MX 418S gooseneck microphone with interchangeable capsules for a wide range of applications.

The d:facto series provides a true studio sound on the live stage and in the broadcast studio. These microphones are available in an extremely linear version as well as a version with presence boost. The modularity of the d:facto series allows capsule and adapter replacement, making it the most flexible vocal microphone on the market.The d:facto was specially designed for vocals on stage. It has a supercardioid capsule that reproduces every nuance of the human voice in a transparent, unadulterated and captivating way. Two versions are available. The d:facto Linear Vocal Microphone (4018VL) is extremely linear. The d:facto Vocal Microphone (4018V) is linear, but with a presence boost. The 4018V is often chosen because it cuts through in the recording studio, where the content is usually sent to in-built TV speakers with limited audio quality.Apart from linearity/boost, these microphones are identical. Both versions offer an isolation-optimised supercardioid polar pattern. This polar pattern offers the best of both worlds - cardioid and supercardioid. These microphones are equipped with a three-stage pop protection grille for loud vocals and offer the lowest handling noise in their class. They also offer excellent sound reproduction with all the detail, balanced linear phase and frequency response that users have always relied on from DPA microphones.

Dual Output Condenser MicrophoneAustrian Audio's OC818 is the result of decades of experience and unique innovation and the world's first "dual output" microphone with switchable polar pattern.Based on the legendary CK12 microphone capsule, the Viennese audio engineers designed their own advanced CKR12 capsule by tracking down various originals of the famous vintage capsule worldwide and meticulously testing, measuring and evaluating them for their best characteristics in order to develop much more than just a "copy" from the data and experience gained.As a special feature, the lovingly handcrafted microphone has a second output that allows the producer, engineer, musician and forward-thinking artist to record the rear-facing capsule independently of the front-facing capsule. When both capsules are recorded on a stereo or dual mono track in the DAW, the free and open source PolarDesigner plugin (MAC/PC: VST, AU & AAX) allows unprecedented control and adjustment of the polar pattern between 1 and 5 bands with selectable crossover points.To configure the OC818 flexibly in real time in complex live situations or during sound checks, the optional OCR8 Bluetooth dongle can be attached to the rear of the housing. The PolarPilot app for Android and iOS can then be used to access the behaviour of both capsules, as well as the high-pass filter and pad switch. This unique tool enables an unprecedented 255 discrete polar patterns between figure of eight, all cardioid versions and omnidirectional.The OC818 black Dual Set Go microphone set is a new item that has been specially developed to meet the needs of sound engineers on tour. The 2 microphones and accessories are housed in a practical and robust soft case that makes transport easy and efficient. It not only provides protection for the microphones, but also allows for quick set-up and dismantling, making it the ideal choice for professionals who need reliable and portable equipment. The well thought-out design allows the high-quality microphones to be transported safely and conveniently, whether you are travelling to live events, studios or remote recording locations.