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Microphones turn sound into data. When you want to record sound for your experiment, please contact the TSG to discuss which microphone(s) is/are best suited for your application. Below is an overview of some of the microphones available within our research labs.
Microphones turn sound into data. When you want to record sound for your experiment, please contact the TSG to discuss which microphone(s) is/are best suited for your application. Below is an overview of some of the microphones available within our research labs, and/or for use in the field.


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==Varieties==
==Shure SM57==
We categorize microphones by their connection type (wired vs wireless), transducer type, polar pattern, and form factor:
[[File:placeholder.png|thumb|320px|Shure SM57 microphone (sans pop filter)]]
*'''Dynamic''' - Typically rugged, versatile, don't require additional phantom power, and can handle loud noises.
The Shure SM57 is our workhorse microphone for all general purposes. It is a dynamic microphone with cardioid pickup pattern, good for recording speech when you are able to place the microphone close to the speaker's mouth.
*'''Condenser''' - More sensitive than dynamic microphones. Often require phantom power (24-48V).
*'''Shotgun''' - Highly directional, often with an [https://www.dpamicrophones.com/dict/interference-tube/ interference tube] design.
*'''Lavalier''' - Tiny, typically clipped onto a person's collar or shirt to record speech.
*'''Headset''' - Attached to headphones or headband, with a flexible arm for placement directly in front of the speaker's mouth.


==Sennheiser MKE600==
==Wired==
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===Dynamic===
* [[Shure SM57]]


==Hollyland Lark M2==
===Shotgun===
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* [[Sennheiser MKE600]]
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* [[Rode VideoMic NTG]]


===Headset===
* [[AudioTechnica BPHS1]]


==Comparison==
===Lavalier===
* [[Rode Lavalier GO]]


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==Wireless==
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===Lavalier===
! style="width:200px;"|
* [[Rode RODELink Filmmaker Kit]]
! style="width:200px;"| [[File:Shure_sm57.jpg ‎|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
* [[Hollyland Lark M2]]
! style="width:200px;"| [[File:Sennheiser_mke600.jpg ‎|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
* [[DJI Mic]]
! style="width:200px;"| [[File:Rode_videomic_ntg.jpg ‎|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
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! Shure SM57
! Sennheiser MKE600
! RØDE VideoMic NTG
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| Type || Dynamic || Small Condenser  || Small Condenser
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| Polar Pattern || Cardioid || Super-cardioid || Super-cardioid
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| Frequency Response (Hz) || 40 - 15,000 || 40 - 20,000 || 35 - 18,000
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| Max. SPL<ref>Maximum Sound Pressure Level</ref> (dB) || 160 || 132 || 105
|-
| Connector || XLR || XLR (3.5mm jack adapter included) || USB-C, 3.5mm jack
|-
| Power requirement || None || 48V Phantom or 1.5V AA battery || 5V USB or internal battery
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| Extras || None || Low Cut Filter || High Pass Filter, Pad, Safety Channel, USB DAC
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==See Also==  
==See Also==  
*[[Audio]]
*[[Audio]]


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Latest revision as of 13:31, 12 August 2026

Microphones
Shure SM57: the microphone of choice for every US president since 1965, and ours since 2015 or so

Microphones turn sound into data. When you want to record sound for your experiment, please contact the TSG to discuss which microphone(s) is/are best suited for your application. Below is an overview of some of the microphones available within our research labs, and/or for use in the field.


Varieties

We categorize microphones by their connection type (wired vs wireless), transducer type, polar pattern, and form factor:

  • Dynamic - Typically rugged, versatile, don't require additional phantom power, and can handle loud noises.
  • Condenser - More sensitive than dynamic microphones. Often require phantom power (24-48V).
  • Shotgun - Highly directional, often with an interference tube design.
  • Lavalier - Tiny, typically clipped onto a person's collar or shirt to record speech.
  • Headset - Attached to headphones or headband, with a flexible arm for placement directly in front of the speaker's mouth.

Wired

Dynamic

Shotgun

Headset

Lavalier

Wireless

Lavalier

See Also


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