Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

The M-295 features a cardioid pickup pattern and has a rich tone that makes it well suited for acoustic instruments. It employs a metal diaphragm. The M-296 is good for everything from bluegrass to orchestral work. It features an omni-directional pickup pattern and a nickel diaphragm. The M-300 small diaphragm FET condenser can be used for drum overheads and loud guitar amps.

DPA's legendary line of small diaphragm condensers (sdc's) includes the the omnidirectional 4006, which offers precise, detailed and natural reproduction. The 4006-TL is a transformer-less version of the 4006. The 4011-TL cardioid microphone is a new upgraded version of the classic DPA 4011. The cardioid pick-up pattern gives superb separation between sound sources while spot-miking on every kind of live music.

Schoeps offers a full line of sdc's, including the CMC6 mic preamplifier with several different capsules to choose from. Capsule options unclude cardioid, subcardioid, supercardioid, figure 8 (bi-directional), and omnidirectional. Schoeps also offers many miniature microphone varieties to suit just about any miking situation one might encounter in live or studio applications.

The Josephson e22S side-address cardioid was designed to meet the needs of noted recording engineer Steve Albini. The physical profile allows unobtrusive placement, even with tight percussion layouts. Unique among studio condenser microphones, the e22S capsule geometry is optimized for spot miking performance. The C42 is an all-purpose cardioid condenser microphone suitable for multiple recording applications, including spot miking acoustic and amplified instruments, drums and drum overheads, ensemble and choir pickups, concert recording, sound effects and vocals.

The Ela M 260 small diaphragm condenser features a New Old Stock Telefunken EF-732 tube and a custom wound transformer from AMI/TAB-Funkenwerk. It comes complete with a set of three interchangeable capsules (cardioid, hyper-cardioid and omni) as well as an adaptor to allow the use of most AKG CK series capsules along with other capsules made by Red / B.L.U.E. and JZ / Violet.

The KM 183 omnidirectional and KM 185 hypercardioid microphones are based on the tremendously successful KM 184 cardioid microphone, which has become a standard within the studio community. All "Series 180" microphones are available with either matte black or nickel finish.

Manufacturer of High Definition microphones. All Earthworks microphones with extended frequency responses to 25 kHz and above meet these criteria of a High Definition Microphone. Even the 20 kHz models meet all these criteria with a frequency response out to 20 kHz.

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.

The Shure SM81 is a high-quality, unidirectional condenser microphone designed for studio recording, broadcasting, and sound reinforcement. The KSM141 is a large diaphragm end-addressed condenser microphone with a rotating collar allowing easy switching between a highly consistent cardioid or true omnidirectional polar pattern. The KSM137 is an end-address condenser microphone with a single cardioid polar pattern.

The AT3031, a low-profile cardioid condenser microphone from Audio-Technica’s renowned 30 Series, is known for a flat, extended frequency response, high maximum SPL and wide dynamic range. The AT4041 premium electret condenser microphone is engineered to meet the most critical acoustic requirements of professional recording, broadcast and live sound.

The MA-100 is a small diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone with interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules. The MA-100's ‘cathode follower’ design allows use on high SPL instruments such as drums and guitar amplifiers, as well as the more common applications such as acoustic instruments, cymbals, stereo pairs and pianos.

The P 28 Pencil Tube Microphone is inspired by the legendary pencil vacuum tube microphones by AKG and Neumann. It has an extremely low noise floor for modern digital recording. Featuring a warm rich tone, capturing the low frequency detail and high frequency air of the classics.

Sold in matched pairs, the STO-2's are perfect for capturing instruments that need no flattery. With a matched pair, stereo is no problem - Jecklin disk or spaced pair - it will sound like you are standing there.

Features of the MC 930 are the wide frequency response of 40 - 20,000 Hz and a signal-to-noise ratio of 71 dB. The MC 930 is suitable for miking choirs, orchestras and solo instruments. The MCE 530 is a cardioid condenser microphone suitable for both project studios and semiprofessionals. It consists of a lightweight, but rugged, plastic casing strengthened with carbon fibres. Its small and short design permits flexible and unobtrusive positioning.

The Type B1 vacuum tube microphone with the R1 capsule offers sonic accuracy with extended high-frequency, response – perfect for nylon/steel-string acoustic guitar, drum overheads, percussion, room miking & foley. The Type B4 vacuum tube microphone with the R4 capsule represents Red’s finest craftsmanship, evoking an ethereal quality sought after by producers and engineers a like. For room sounds and ambient drum recording, nothing parallels the sound of this omnidirectional capsule.

The NT5 is intended for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances, the compact externally polarized mic employs a 1/2" capsule, an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer. The NT55 utilises the 1/2" gold sputtered true condenser transducer used in the RDE NT5. The NT55 is a low-noise, balanced output microphone, exhibiting a wide dynamic range and full frequency response. The NT4 features a fixed 90 Degree X/Y configuration and perfectly matched stereo condenser capsules that lets you record any source with immaculate stereo detail.

Pearl's small diaphragm condensers are available with either cardioid or omni patterns with sensitivities of 80 or 12 mV/Pa. The outputs are transfomerless and low noise. These microphones are useful in many sound environments. The high level model is suitable for working at long distances from the sound source, such a ambience and audience reaction. The low level model is more suitable for PA use or for choirs and drumkits.

The TS-1 is a small diaphragm tube condenser microphone, driven by newly designed vacuum tube electronics. The TS-1 provides an unmatched combination of sparkle and warmth without the overly bright sonic qualities of other leading pencil condensers.

The M900 features a two-step sensitivity switch (-10dB and -20dB) and a two position bass roll off at 150Hz (3dB per octave) and at 75 Hz (6dB per octave). Furthermore, each M900 head amplifier is shipped with our S-5 (cardioid), S-6 (hyper-cardioid), and S-7 (omni directional) capsules. The M900T small diaphragm condenser microphone is the vacuum tube version of the M900. It is excellent in situations where flat frequency response, excellent transient response, and robust and detailed sound are required.

The MKH50 is a pressure gradient microphone with super-cardioid pick-up pattern, featuring high rejection of lateral sounds, constant directionality over the whole frequency range, exceptionally low inherent self-noise, and high sensitivity. The MKH30 offers a figure 8 pick-up pattern, a highly symmetrical and frequency-independent pick-up pattern, a wide, flat frequency response, switchable roll-off filter to compensate for proximity effects at a distance of approx. 0.5 m, and switchable pre-attenuation. The ME 64 is a cardioid microphone capsule designed for use with the K6 and K6P powering modules. It has a very wide range of applications including reporting, interviews, dubbing, live sound reinforcement and recording applications.

The C4 is small diaphragm condenser microphone set featuring interchangeable capsules, switchable -10dB pad/high pass filter and a linear low-noise, solid state amplifier body. The microphone’s modularity makes it a useful multi-purpose tool intended for all-around use on stage, on location and in studios.

The SC-T is a small diaphragm true condenser instrument mic with pad or high pass option. Includes OMNI and CARDIOID capsules, mic clip and small aluminum flight case.

Applications include Strings, Overheads, Hi-Hat, Acoustic Instruments such as Guitar, Piano, etc.

Audix offers a variety of small diaphragm condensers (sdc's) for vocals and instruments, including the SCX1-c, the SCX1, the F15, and the Micros Series of microphones.

The equitek e70 comes with an omnidirectional capsule for flat near field and ambiance and a cardioid capsule for proximity boost and off-axis rejection. Features include field-effect detection, transformer-less drive, dual-frequency hi-pass filter and two-position attenuator. The GXL1200 cardioid condenser microphone is designed for Choir, Orchestra, Acoustic Instrument, Guitar Cabinets, Strings, Piano, Cymbals/Overheads, and Hi-hat.

The Pulsar II is a small-diaphragm studio condenser microphone that features a 3/4", 6-micron Mylar evaporated gold diaphragm, a solid brass backplate, Class-A FET electronics, and a switchable 10dB pad and 80Hz high-pass filter.