Studio Microphones

Extremely warm sound for speakers and singers:The SM7B is a dynamic speaker microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It is particularly suitable for sound engineers who record speakers on the radio or in recording studios. It is also a popular choice for singers. Many successful albums have already been recorded with it.What does the SM7B sound like?:The basic sound of the SM7B is extremely clear, yet present and warm. It has an extremely wide frequency response, which can be switched if required. You can either switch on the high boost to get more presence or the low cut to suppress low-frequency noise.Fully equipped for the studioThe SM7B is fully equipped for the professional studio or demanding home studio. The integrated swivelling mount enables precise positioning with a secure hold. The air-sprung shock absorber prevents almost any mechanical transmission. The two windscreens supplied can be easily exchanged as required.Is the SM7B also suitable for instruments?:Although designed for speakers, it is very popular on some instruments, especially amplifiers, guitars and basses, as well as the bass drum and snare.

The Beta 98H/C is a compact, professional, top-class clip-on instrument microphone. The condenser capsule delivers an open, natural and powerful sound. The flexible gooseneck allows precise and secure alignment of the microphone element.

The P120 is an inexpensive studio microphone for vocal and instrument recordings. In contrast to large diaphragm microphones, it has a slightly smaller diaphragm. As a result, the impulse behaviour is better and the resolution is very detailed. Low voices and stringed instruments in particular benefit from the sound characteristics of the P120 - the recordings appear very direct and present.The P120 has a switchable bass cut switch. It serves as a low-cut filter and compensates for proximity effects. Thanks to 20 dB pre-attenuation, even very loud sound sources can be recorded.Thanks to the all-metal housing and solid workmanship, the P-120 can be used as a studio and stage microphone.

The e 614 is a permanently polarised condenser microphone with a supercardioid polar pattern. It was developed for demanding applications where an extended frequency range, high level stability, fast transient response and compact design are required. With its transmission range of 40 Hz to 20 kHz, the e-614 captures the full room sound and the entire body of the instrument. The supercardioid polar pattern ensures greatly reduced crosstalk with other instruments on stage. Although the microphone is primarily designed for percussion miking, it is also ideal for woodwind and string instruments. Thanks to its excellent acoustic properties, the e 614 can also be used for demanding home recordings.

The P220 is an excellent studio microphone for vocal and instrument recordings. It has a balanced and warm sound. Singers with thin voices and stringed instruments in particular benefit from the sound characteristics of the P220 - the recordings sound fuller and warmer.The cardioid characteristic makes the P220 particularly suitable for recording individual instruments and singers. It isolates the signal source and reduces background noise. Guitar amps and drums can also be picked up thanks to the switchable pre-attenuation. The P220 can handle sound pressure levels of up to 155 dB. Disturbing impact sound or low-frequency noise can be effectively suppressed with the switchable bass filter.Thanks to its all-metal housing, the P-220 is particularly robust and can also be used as a stage microphone.

The C1000 S is the revised version of the established predecessor model C 1000 S MK-III, which was already highly valued for its versatility and reliability. Whether in the studio, for reports or for live recordings - the C1000 S always delivers the best results.

Imagine professional voice recordings were as easy as taking photos with your mobile phone. RAY is the first microphone to do this. With the new sensor-based technology AURA, this microphone dynamically adjusts the volume and sound to your distance from the microphone. It's like autofocus, but for your voice. Instead of perfectly sharp images, you get perfectly balanced recordings. With the groundbreaking AURA technology and the "MUTE by Distance" function, RAY fundamentally changes the way you interact with a microphone. And with its "Record-Ready" sound, voice recording for podcasts, streaming, content creation and music production has never been easier.

The Sennheiser e 914 is a high-quality condenser microphone for very demanding applications. Its outstanding sound characteristics qualify the e 914 for high-calibre tasks. The e914 is the ideal microphone for ambitious sound recordings and concert sound reinforcement. The main areas of application are acoustic guitars, cymbals, percussion, orchestra, piano/grand piano etc.

The Warm Audio WA-47jr large diaphragm condenser microphone is a discrete, transformerless FET version of the renowned '47 classic that has been used on countless hit albums over the last 50 years. The WA-47jr is suitable for use in professional recording studios as well as for home studio, live and broadcast applications. It harmonises superbly with vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, acoustic and electric bass, drums, piano, strings, brass and woodwind instruments and numerous other sources.The WA-47jr uses a specially developed k47 capsule, which was already used in the classic '47 microphone and is also used in its big Warm Audio brother, the WA-47. It is carefully and precisely manufactured by an Australian-based capsule manufacturer and has a very similar sound to the original '47 microphones.High-quality Toshiba FETs, Wima film capacitors and Panasonic electrolytic capacitors are used in the 100% discrete circuitry of the WA-47jr. The electronics have been modernised compared to the original and are somewhat simpler, but the components and circuits used are first-class throughout and have an incomparable sound quality.

The Nowsonic Chorus was specially developed for recording applications. The large-diaphragm condenser microphone has a gold-coated 34 mm double diaphragm and works with a cardioid polar pattern. Thanks to a transformer-free circuit and a variable pad circuit, it can handle peak levels of up to 145 dB without distortion and is therefore suitable for recording vocals as well as guitar amplifiers or orchestras.

At the front end of the cable is a miniature Lemo plug with a union nut. Once screwed in place, this prevents rattling.The CCM 4 has been optimised with regard to insensitivity to sound coming from the rear. As is characteristic of the classic cardioid, the attenuation is 6dB at lateral incidence below 90° and up to 30dB at incidence from the rear - depending on the frequency and distance. Diffuse sound is reproduced 4.8dB weaker than frontal sound, a value that corresponds to the directivity*. The greater this is, the less "space" a microphone transmits and the less susceptible it is to acoustic feedback.Thanks to its directivity, the CCM 4 can be positioned around 1.7 times further away from the sound source than a pressure transducer of the same sensitivity with the same reverberation balance. Even in a diffuse sound field, i.e. at a great distance from the sound source in the room, this type of microphone has a constant frequency response - apart from a slight rise at 10kHz.The sound image is present and free of colouration. This microphone type is equally suitable for speech and music recordings, which is why it is used in the ORTF stereo microphone (MSTC 64 Ug, or STCg). It also delivers excellent results as an XY pair and as a centre microphone in an MS arrangement.

The LCT 040 offers professionally refined sound, instantly, all you need to do is press record. After thorough testing and adjustment, we have customised the small condenser capsule to give you a balanced sound with a pleasant high-end; professional results without the hassle.

The Shure SM4 is a home studio microphone that enables professional recording of vocals and instruments with mix-ready audio and effective noise cancellation. The 1-inch brass dual-diaphragm capsule is designed to capture your performance with high accuracy and excellent low-frequency control. Patent-pending interference shielding technology reduces unwanted high-frequency noise from wireless devices. The low-profile design and all-metal construction make it an ideal addition to the home studio. A high-quality magnetic pop filter ensures plosive-free audio and is available separately.

AKG C 451 B, condenser microphone, cardioid, nickel-plated, with switchable HP (75/150 Hz) and level attenuation (-10/-20 dB), CK 1 capsule, incl. windscreen W90, clamp SA40 and case, ideal for overhead, hi-hat, percussion, acc. Guitar, "The classic reissued"

The main features of the 4011 cardioid microphone are its directionality and attention to detail. With this microphone, everything simply sounds like the original. The first-order cardioid characteristic ensures excellent separation of the sound sources.It is just as suitable for close-up recordings of acoustic guitar, piano, overheads, percussion, wind instruments and vocals as it is for support miking of symphony orchestras. It is designed for incredibly high sound levels and the 20 dB pad switch in the centre of the XLR connector attenuates the microphone output.A linear on-axis frequency response and excellent phase response ensure completely faithful sound reproduction. The off-axis frequency response is similarly even, so that any interference is faithfully reproduced, albeit attenuated in accordance with the first-order cardioid characteristic.This condenser microphone is highly regarded worldwide in recording studios and live performances as an exceptional microphone. A careful selection of state-of-the-art components ensures optimum neutrality, accuracy and extremely low distortion.

The MK 8 is the solution for ambitious home recording and project studios. It is the microphone for those who want to put all their passion into their audio projects. The MK 8 offers sophisticated options for adding a personal touch to the sound. The dual-diaphragm true condenser microphone stands for warm and precise sound reproduction. The five different directional characteristics allow a wide range of recording applications and sound design possibilities.Regardless of which mixing console or recording device is used, the MK 8 can be adjusted to the input sensitivity using a 3-stage attenuator. Two customisable filters can compensate for proximity effect, low-frequency noise and structure-borne sound. The MK 8 has two 1'' large diaphragms with 24-carat gold plating. The capsule is elastically mounted in a robust metal housing.

With the OC16, Austrian Audio presents a brand new microphone from the Open Condenser large diaphragm series, which is equipped with Open Acoustics technology.The transparent and natural sound of the OC microphones, which is highly praised by the press and users, is the result of the combination of the patented CKR capsule and the Open Acoustics design approach developed by Austrian Audio.The OC16 has an extremely robust construction and is equipped with the CKR6 ceramic capsule - handmade in Vienna. Inspired by the sonic qualities of a favourite microphone legend, our engineers focused on technological progress and innovation when developing the CKR capsule. New materials such as industrial ceramics are used: A highly insulating material that has the same mass and acoustic properties as the brass originally used, but at the same time is far less prone to defects in production, allowing for greater consistency in manufacturing and product longevity and stability.Every single one of these handmade CKR capsules is tested and measured in-house before it leaves the factory.Austrian Audio's proprietary Open Acoustics technology eliminates acoustic interference, such as unwanted reflections and standing waves, within the microphone. The result is the well-known, open and natural Austrian Audio OC sound.The flat design of the microphone, combined with its low weight, enables miking and precise alignment even in hard-to-reach places.The CKR capsule is suspended from three elastic points in the microphone. This minimises interference from structure-borne noise so that the microphone can also be used without a suspension stand. Ideal for suspending the OC16 on a cable in front of a guitar amplifier, for example. The OC16 can handle a sound pressure level of up to 148 dB SPL and can therefore also be used in front of very loud sound sources without the risk of distortion. Whether brass instruments, loud percussion instruments or directly on the guitar amplifier - the OC16 will always pick up the signal cleanly.All these aspects make the OC16 an extremely flexible all-rounder and allow it to be used on a wide range of instruments: From drums to electric and acoustic guitars, pianos, wind and string instruments to vocals.But the OC16 also cuts a fine figure at the desk: podcast recordings, live streaming, dubbing of video content or even online conferences - all this is now created with the best speech intelligibility and quality. The very precise cardioid polar pattern helps to effectively suppress background noise, such as computer fan noise.The all-rounder microphone is supplied in a practical soft case including elasticated spider suspension.

The Shure SM4 is a home studio microphone that enables professional recording of vocals and instruments with mix-ready audio and effective noise cancellation. The 1-inch brass dual-diaphragm capsule is designed to capture your performance with high accuracy and excellent low-frequency control. Patent-pending interference shielding technology reduces unwanted high-frequency noise from wireless devices. The low-profile design and all-metal construction make it an ideal addition to the home studio. A high-quality magnetic pop filter ensures plosive-free audio and is available separately.

The TLM 103 is the ideal large diaphragm microphone for all those who do not want to do without uncompromisingly professional technology despite tight budget limits. It works with the transformerless circuit technology already proven in numerous Neumann microphones, offers an unrivalled low self-noise level and maximum dynamic range. The cardioid capsule used is particularly well-balanced acoustically and has excellent cancellation for rear sound incidence. An SG 1 metal stand joint and a wooden case are included in the scope of delivery.

With the LCT 540S large diaphragm cardioid studio microphone, Lewitt once again demonstrates its innovative spirit and engineering skills across the board: with an incredible signal-to-noise ratio (electrical) of -1 dbA (acoustic 3dbA), the LCT 540S is one of the lowest noise microphones on the market.The high-precision 1" capsule has an incredibly high resolution and reproduces sound with incredible precision and detail. The modern circuit layout of the electronics amplifies this signal with virtually no background noise.A 3-stage high-pass filter and attenuation can be set on the front of the illuminated display. The LCT 540S is the perfect microphone for a wide range of sound sources, from vocals to string instruments and piano to drum overheads.The scope of delivery includes a high-quality studio spider and a magnetic pop filter, as well as a high-quality hard-shell case.