Rental Stock of Dynamic and Condenser Microphones for Vocals and Instruments
We stock a range of microphones, and can provide a suitable microphone for most live music and live public address applications. Some of the microphones shown here are automatically included with our packaged PA systems (if they are not shown on a system's main page and you would like to hire them with that system, please let us know what you need).
These include:
The industry standard vocal mic. Robust, with low handling-noise and high resistsnce to feedback, it is easy to see why the SM58 is still preferred by many world-class performers.
Capsule: Dynamic
Response Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 15 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -54.5 dBV/Pa (1.88 mV/Pa)
Weight: 298g
Updated (& improved) supercardioid version of the original SM58. Its higher sensitivity and marginally greater upper-frequency range result in a microphone that sounds like a more transparent SM58.
Capsule: Dynamic
Response Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 16 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -51.5 dBV/Pa (2.6 mV/Pa)
Weight: 278g
The Β87A is a high-quality condenser microphone specifically designed for vocals. Its extended high-frequency response provides more detail and transparency than its dynamic stable-mates.
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -52.5 dBV/Pa (2.37 mV/Pa)
Equivalent Self-Noise: 23.5 dBA
Maximum SPL: 140.5 dB
Weight: 207g
Now superseded, the UD300 is a dynamic microphone originally designed as an alternative to the Shure SM58. With a similar response to the SM58 (but with a slightly smoother top-end), it works well with female vocals, as well as instruments.
Capsule: Dynamic
Response Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -73 dBV/Pa (0.2 mV/Pa)
Maximum SPL: 140.5 dB
Impedance: 130Ω
The original C3000 is a well-regarded condenser mic, with a clear top end (suiting acoustic instruments) and good low frequency response (for acoustic bass or piano). It can also handle very high sound pressure levels, making it suitable for drums or amplified instruments.
It has switchable pattern, sensitivity (-10dB) and bass roll-off.
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Cardioid/Hypercardioid (switchable)
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bass roll-off filter: 100 Hz, -10 dB (switchable)
Pre-attenuation: 0 db / −10 dB (switchable)
Sensitivity (1 kHz, Cardioid): -34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa)
Sensitivity (1 kHz, Hypercardioid): -36.5 dBV/Pa (15 mV/Pa)
Equivalent Self-Noise: 18 dBA
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref. 1 Pa, A-weighted): 76 dB
Maximum SPL (Cardioid): 137 dB
Maximum SPL (Hypercardioid): 140 dB
Dynamic Range: ≥ 120 dB
Impedance (1 kHz): 200Ω
Recommended Load Impedance: ≥2,000Ω
Weight: 320g
The C1000S is a good all-round back-electret instrument microphone. It has been described by a number of people, including Sound On Sound contributors, as the Swiss Army Knife for musicians
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Cardioid/Hypercardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -44 dBV/Pa (6 mV/Pa)
Equivalent Self-Noise: 21 dBA
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref. 1 Pa, A-weighted): 73 dB
Maximum SPL: 137 dB
Dynamic Range: ≥ 120 dB
Impedance (1 kHz): 200Ω
Recommended Load Impedance: ≥2,000Ω
Weight: 320g
Updated (& improved) supercardioid version of the original SM57.
Capsule: Dynamic
Response Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 16 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -51 dBV/Pa (2.8 mV/Pa)
Weight: 275g
The D112 is an industry-standard Kick-Drum microphone.
Capsule: Dynamic
Response Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 17 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -75 dBV/Pa (1.8 mV/Pa)
Equivalent Self-Noise: 73 dBA
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref. 1 Pa, A-weighted): 73 dB
Maximum SPL: Outside measurement range
Dynamic Range: ≥ 120 dB
Impedance (1 kHz): 210Ω
Recommended Load Impedance: ≥600Ω
Weight: 380g
The C418 is a specialised clip-on microphone, enabling microphone placement without obstructing the drummer or surrounding stage with stands.
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Hypercardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -52 dBV/Pa (2.5 mV/Pa)
Equivalent Self-Noise: 34 dBA
Maximum SPL (1% THD): 131 dB
Impedance (1 kHz): 200Ω
Recommended Load Impedance: ≥1,000Ω
Weight: 62g
The PG52 is a modern Kick Drum microphone, modeled on Shure's Beta 52.
Capsule: Dynamic
Response Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 30 Hz - 13 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -55 dBV/Pa (1.8 mV/Pa)
Weight: 470g
The PG56 is a compact snare/tom microphone (with a drum-mounting clip) modeled on Shure's Beta 56.
Capsule: Dynamic
Response Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 15 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -56 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV/Pa)
Weight: 323g
This includes all the mics you need (with one mic for the hi-hat and a single overhead) for a 5-piece kit.
Contents:
1 × D112 (Kick Drum)
4 × C418 (Snare/Toms)
2 × C1000S (Hi-Hat/Overhead)
The PGDMK4 contains mics for a 4-piece kit. Drums will usually require at least one other microphone (e.g. C1000S - see above) for the hi-hat. Another will be needed if more than one rack tom or floor tom are being used, and in larger venues further microphones may be needed as overheads.
Contents:
1 × PG52 (Kick Drum)
3 × PG56 (Snare/Toms)
We can provide complete licence-free (channel 70) radio systems comprising Sennheiser e100 G2 and G3 true diversity receivers with a choice of transmitters including:
These can be hired with or without other hired equipment, and one or more are included without extra charge in our Announcement, Conference and Disco systems (see our prices page or specific system information for details).
Licensed Frequencies: 863-865 MHz
Licensed Channels: 4
Peak Deviation: ±48 kHz
Compander: HDX
THD: <0.9%
Presets: 12
Capsule: Dynamic
Response Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): 2.1 mV/Pa
Maximum SPL: 154 dB
THD: <0.9%
RF Output Power: 30mW
Weight: 450g
Batteries: 2 × AA
Capsule: Dynamic
Response Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): 1.6 mV/Pa
Maximum SPL: 154 dB
THD: <0.9%
RF Output Power: 30mW
Weight: 450g
Batteries: 2 × AA
Capsule: Electret
Response Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): 1.6 mV/Pa
Maximum SPL: 152 dB
RF Output Power: 30mW
Weight: 450g
Batteries: 2 × AA
The SK100 G3 bodypack can be used with any of our headset or lapel microphones."
Signal-to-noise ratio: >110 dbA
RF output power: 30 mW
Operating time: >8 h
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Omnidirectional
Sensitivity (1 kHz): −34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa)
Maximum SPL: 130 dB
Batteries: 2 × AA
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity (1 kHz): −28 dBV/Pa (40 mV/Pa)
Maximum SPL: 120 dB
Batteries: 2 × AA
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Supercardioid
Sensitivity (1 kHz): −56 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV/Pa)
Maximum SPL: 150 dB
Batteries: 2 × AA
Colour: Black
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Omnidirectional
Sensitivity: −45dB ±3dB
Maximum SPL: 130 dB
Batteries: 2 × AA
Colour: Skin
The Rode NT1A is a large-diaphragm studio condenser with a very low noise-floor. Coupled with its natural and transparent sound and high SPL capability this makes it capable of producing very high quality recordings from a wide range of sources.
We have a certified matched pair available for stereo location recording, or for studio applications (such as drum overheads).
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): 25 mV/Pa
Equivalent Input Noise: 5 dBA
Maximum SPL: 137 dB SPL
Output Impedance: 100Ω
Weight: 326g
The Rode NT2A is a multi-pattern 1” dual-diaphragm studio condenser.
With its SM6 shock-mount and pop-filter it an excellent choice for vocals, while its smooth but detailed high-frequency reproduction allows it equal success with acoustic instruments.
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Cardioid/Fig-8/Omni
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): 16 mV/Pa
Equivalent Input Noise: 7 dBA
Maximum SPL: 147 dB SPL
Output Impedance: 200Ω
Weight: 326g
The AKG CGN-99 HS is a 30 cm gooseneck condenser microphone with a hypercardioid pattern. It is ideal as a lectern microphone, combining good off-axis rejection with high sensitivity, so that it can be used where the person speaking is further from the microphone.
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Hypercardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 19 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): 12 mV/PA
Microphone self Noise: <21 dB-A
Maximum SPL: 125 dB SPL
Recommended Load Impedance: ≥600Ω
Size: 13.5 x 380 mm
Weight: 480g
These miniature shotgun (AKA rifle) microphones have high off-axis sound rejection, and can be used equally well as lectern microphones or for distant location recording.
A selection of mounting options allows them to be suspended, table-top mounted or clamped to a lectern, or use convention boom stands.
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Line & gradient
Frequency Range: 30 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -60 dBV/Pa (5.6 mV/Pa)
Output Impedance: 200Ω
Now discontinued, these are much sought-after on the second-hand market. They produce a very natural live recording, but can also work as drum overheads, on-stage mics (for foot-tapping or in-ear monitor fills), or even (with the backplate removed) as stick-on accordion mics. Ours have been adapted to use phantom power (so you get more headroom, and you don't need to worry about batteries).
Capsule: Condenser
Response Pattern: Hemispherical (half space)
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity (1 kHz): -74 dBV/Pa (2 mV/Pa)
Recommended Load Impedance: ≥600Ω
Weight: 420g
We can provide other microphones (or more of the same) by negotiation. If you would prefer to use a different microphone or combination of microphones with any of our systems, please ask us.
