Microphone examples

Question 1

What can the Shure SM58 be used for? Describe it.

Answer 1

• Used for vocal performances.
• It is a dynamic microphone.
• Polar pattern is Cardioid
• Frequency response is 50Hz-15kHz

Question 2

What can the AKG D112 be used for? Describe it.

Answer 2

• Used for Kick drums
• It is a dynamic microphone
• Polar pattern is cardioid
• 20 Hz - 17kHz

Question 3

What can the AKG C414 be used for? Describe it.

Answer 3

• Used for Vocals, Room, Guitars, Acoustic instruments, Cello, Overheads.
• It is a condenser microphone
• Polar pattern is everything
• 20 Hz - 20kHz

Question 4

What can the AKG C1000s be used of? Describe it.

Answer 4

• Used for hi-hats, crash cymbals and ride cymbals.
• It is a condenser microphone
• Polar pattern is cardioid
• 50Hz - 20kHz

Question 5

What can the AKG solid tube be used for? Describe it.

Answer 5

• Used for acoustic instruments, percussion, and even electric guitars.
• It is a condenser microphone
• Polar pattern is cardioid
• 20Hz - 20kHz

Question 6

What can the Shure SM57 be used for? Describe it.

Answer 6

• Used for guitar amps and snare drums.
• It is a dynamic microphone
• Polar pattern is cardioid
• 10Hz - 15kHz

Question 7

What can the Rode NT2-A be used for? Describe it.

Answer 7

• Used for acoustic guitars
• It is a condenser microphone
• Polar pattern is omnidirectional, cardioid and figure of 8
• 20Hz - 20kHz

Question 8

What can the Rode M3 be used for? Describe it.

Answer 8

• Used for vocals and acoustic instruments
• It is a condenser microphone
• Polar pattern is cardioid
• 14Hz - 20khz