7. Further microphones

In the table below, you will find mics which are generally suitable for recording or transmitting wind instruments. From left to right, the arrangement shows one microphone each for every type in the lower, middle and upper price range. From top to bottom, the categories are dynamic, condenser, large-diaphragm and small.diaphragm mics. The latter stand for recording an ensemble or orchestra.

Microphone type up to 200 Euros up to 500 Euros up to 1000 Euros and above
Dynamic mics
Sennheiser E845 S
Sennheiser E845 S
Sennheiser MD421-II
Sennheiser MD421-II
Sennheiser MD441-U
Sennheiser MD441-U
Condenser mics
EV RE920TX
EV RE920TX
Shure Beta 98 H/C
Shure Beta 98 H/C
Applied Microphone Technology P-800 W
Applied Microphone Technology P-800 W
Large-diaphragm mics
Audio Technica AT2020
Audio Technica AT2020
AKG Perception 420
AKG Perception 420
AKG C414 XLS
AKG C414 XLS
Small-diaphragm mics
the t.bone SC140 Stereoset
the t.bone SC140 stereo set
Rode NT5
Rode NT5
Schoeps CMC-621 Set
Schoeps CMC-621 set

T-Bone and Rode as condenser mics, Schoeps as pressure transducer, for stereo recordings of complete orchestras or wind ensembles, pair price indicated

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