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Q&A Questions and Answers microphone questions
MICROPHONES
 Which microphone should I use?

Below is a table of suggested uses, but do not take this as gospel and feel free to experiment. Some Mic choices come down to personal preference (most rock vocalists will either specify or be happy to use a Shure SM58), some to expediency (if there is no room in the band pit for mic stands, use the AKG micromics), and some to budget.
Other than that, use your ears. Also, make sure that you position the mic to capture the best sound you can. The correct mic position on an instrument can be critical, and can make the difference in acheiving a good sound or a great sound. Also remember, that if an instrument or voice is producing a poor sound, your chosen mic won't make it any better.

Mic Suggested uses
Shure SM58 Vocals, Kick Drum
Shure SM57 Snare Drum, Guiter, Flute
Shure 55SH Vocals
Beyer M201 Sn Drum, Kit O/H, Clarinet/Sax
AKG D112 Kick Drum
AKG 535 Vocals, Glock
AKG 568 Float Mic, Violin
AKG C420 Vocals
AKG C411 Acc Guitar, Violin, Mandolin
AKG C416 Piano, Acc Guitar
AKG C418 Toms, Brass
AKG C419 Sax, Trumpet, Trombone
Sen MD421 Sax, Toms
Sen MKH20 Kit O/H, Studio Vocals
Sen MKH40 Clarinet, Sax, Cello, Db Bass
AT ATM33 Hi-Hat, Kit O/H
AT ATM25 Kick Drum
AT Pro49 Lectern Vocal Mic
PCC160 Float Mic, Piano, Kick Drum
TLM170i Db Bass, Tymps, Studio Vocals

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