What a beautiful set of mics for drum overheads or for an application that demands stereo tracks. This pair features nickel capsules and they sound fantastic.
$75 per day or $300 per week.
AKG 414 Ltd.
There is a reason that AKG 414s are in every studio. They work. Vocals, acoustics, electrics, drums, and ensembles can all be handled by the 414. This special version of the legendary C 414
features hand-selected capsules and components for optimum sonic performance in a limited version with pattern selection, bass rolloff, and db cut. Very nice.
$40/day or $160/week
AKG C 451 - Pair
Small diaphragm condenser pair begging you to use them on drum overheads. These are also a nice choice for a stereo recording of a small ensemble.
$50/day or $200/week
AKG C 451 EB
Small diaphragm condenser that can be added to the pair we have on your drum tracks or used on its own. Small diaphragm mics often get overlooked but they are really nice on acoustic guitars, mandolins, violins, etc.
$25/day or $100/week
AKG D12 - Vintage
Introduced in 1953, the AKG D12 was the world's first dynamic cardioid mic with a "unidirectional" design intended to reduce the pick up of extraneous sound and the production of feedback. Excellent kick drum mic. Two available.
$25/day or $100/week
AKG D112
Dynamic kick drum mic. Try pointing it backwards. Hmmmm.
$10/day or $40/week
Electro Voice PL20 - Vintage
Large diaphragm dynamic microphone from the 70's and made in Michigan. Known as a broadcasting and vocal mic we think you may recognize that 70Υs kick drum sound if you give this a try. Great SM58 alternative for the singer that likes to get friendly with the microphone. Same mic as the RE 20.
$25/day or $100/week
Neumann TLM 170
The TLM 170 is a medium diaphragm condenser microphone with multiple polar patterns. Its sound is very transparent. Along with a balanced, transformerless output stage it features extremely low self-noise and an impressive dynamic range. Five directional characteristics are selectable by means of a rotary switch. In the sixth position, marked "R", the directional patterns can be controlled remotely with the N 248 power supply. It also boasts a 10 dB attenuation switch for extremely high sound pressure levels, and a high-pass filter to suppress structure born noise.
$50/day or $200/week
Neumann U 87 D Vintage (Purple badge)
The U 87 is probably the best known and most widely used Neumann studio microphone. It is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule and three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8. Really fine open sound with plenty of top end. Classic vocal mic.
$50/day or $200/week
RCA BK5 - Vintage
True classic ribbon microphone. Try it on vocals, guitar, drum overheads, making Julienne fries (alright maybe not fries) but it is a workhorse in the studio. Used often in applications like flute and violin. Ribbon mics are the new "it" idea and these can help you see why. Two available.
$50/day or $200/week
Royer R121
The standard for modern ribbon microphones. This is a favorite for recording electric guitar or brass but also has applications with piano, drums or even the right vocal. As used by Mark Knopfler, Brian Setzer, Kings X.
$50/day or $200/week
Sennheiser MD 421 - Vintage
Great all around dynamic mics. Well known for electric guitars (See EVH) and often used on drums. These are the vintage version. Three pairs available.
$40/day or $160/week (per pair)
Sennheiser MD 441 Vintage
Dynamic mic used for vocals and about any instrument. On the vocals side it has a nice, tight vibe and was the mic of choice for Stevie Nicks through the years. On the drums side it can be used all over but is known as a go-to mic for the bottom of a snare. Also, great for horns as heard on Bob Mintzers sax in the Yellowjackets.
$40/day or $160/week
Sennheiser Shotgun
We know, "A shotgun mic?". You may be surprised. Try it as a distant drum overhead or across the room from a singer. There are rumors that Steven Tyler has used these on vocals from 6 feet away with the idea of capturing more of the chest in a performance instead of just the mouth and nose. Try something different.
$40/day or $160/week
Shure Beta 52
Dynamic kick drum mic. Its a workhorse.
$10/day or $40/week
Shure Model 520 "Green Bullet" Vintage
This 1950s version is the ultimate harp mic. Pair it with the right amp (we have a few) for your next harmonica session and see if you can bring some Lil Walter.
$25/day or $100/week
Shure SM7
Dynamic vocal microphone. We always think of this as the "Jeff Tweedy" mic since you see so many pictures of it with him in the studio. Very natural sound.
$15/day or $60/week
Shure SM57
Dynamic microphone. Used everywhere on everything. Priced per pair.
$10/day or $40/week
Soundelux U95S
Tube condenser mic that uses their version of the KK47 capsule found in the U47. It has that big, open and classic tube microphone sound that lends itself vocals.
Click here for a great review of this from Mix magazine in June of 1999. Start with this one if you want a huge vocal track. Comes with power supply and shock mount.
