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Microphones are possibly the key component in getting good quality sound, and as in so many areas of our lives - “You get what you pay for.” They are often a personal choice, with recordists preferring to stick with a manufacturer they know and trust rather than move to another make with all the uncertainties a change will bring. Sadly there is no one perfect mic for every situation.

Lapel (lavalier) microphones
have historically been the choice for oral history people. They sit in a fixed position and once clipped on they are ‘out of sight, out of mind’ for the interviewee. We have several - from surprisingly good ones at £30, through to definitely very good ones at £160.

Hand held mics
can be used for shorter interviews and ‘vox pops’, and for lectures, speeches, etc. Can be mounted on a table or floor stand.

Boundary mics
are used for recording groups - either round a table or in larger spaces, up to conference halls. But they can’t work miracles, and having a short distance between the speaker and the mic is nearly always best.

USB mics
plug directly into a laptop (or PC). Don’t confuse these sE Electronics mics with cheaper ‘consumer’ types made for podcasting - there is a lot of difference.

Radio mics
are used where you can’t lay cables or when speakers are moving about.

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	LAPEL MICS

Audio Technica ATR35S
A lavalier (tieclip) microphone with battery pack (uses LR44 button battery) and on/off switch, especially suitable for portable Minidisc recorders and Marantz cassette recorders. 3.5mm minijack plug.

€35

€40 with XLR

Audio Technica PRO70
A new choice for medium price lavaliers! Cardioid pattern with a clear and open sound; maybe brighter than a C417PP? AA battery or phantom. Needs mic cable - order 1 x 1MXLR at £9.
€139

Audio Technica AT803BS
A miniature high quality lavalier with an omnidirectional pattern; needs 1 x 1MXLR 1m mic cable.

Excellent results for top quality recordings.

€159


	HAND HELD MICS

Audio Technica AT831BS
A broadcast quality lavalier (tieclip) microphone with a cardioid pattern. AA battery pack, on/off switch; also works on phantom power from the recorder. needs 1 x 1MXLR 1m mic cable.

Excellent results for top quality recordings.

€199

Audio Technica AT8004
A dynamic microphone specifically designed for location recording. Tough, reliable and omni-directional; XLRF socket. Needs XLRF-XLRM lead.
€135

Audio Technica AT8033
A handheld condenser microphone with a cardioid pattern. Powered by an internal AA battery or phantom power from the recorder. XLRF socket; needs XLRF-XLRM lead.
New version of ATM33a, same price.

€199

Audio Technica AT8010
An omni-directional condenser mic suitable for many vocal applications; XLRF socket. Needs XLRF-XLRM lead.

€199

SE Electronics SE2a
Comes with three capsules to fit one body - omni-directional, cardioid and hyper-cardioid. Stunning quality; needs mic stand. All you’ll need.

€195

Beyer M58
A classic amongst microphones, with a pedigree going back years. A tough, dynamic, long-shafted handheld microphone, designed for reporting. XLRF socket; needs XLRF-XLRM lead.

€155


	USB MICS

sE Electronics USB1000a
Best value for money USB mic; plug and play with Windows or Mac. Record for as long as your hard drive has space. Cardioid pattern; awaiting firmware changes. Needs mic stand.

€120

sE Electronics USB2200a
USB version of sE’s studio mic; cardioid pattern.
Beautiful sound. Has dual interface - USB (Windows and Mac) and XLR for regular audio interface. Ultimate versatility. Needs mic stand.

€215

XLR professional microphone leads:

1m €10

2m €12


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