Microphone

Microphones

300px 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

• Shure SM57

Shotgun

• Sennheiser MKE600
• Rode VideoMic NTG

Headset

• AudioTechnica BPHS1

Lavalier

• Rode Lavalier GO

Wireless

Lavalier

• Rode RODELink Filmmaker Kit
• Hollyland Lark M2
• DJI Mic

See Also

• Audio