You can never have enough dynamic vocal mics. Rugged and dependable, these can also double as an instrument mic, while still taking the punishment of road life — making them ideal for live applications. Some are also available in capsule-only models for wireless use. And many of the mics listed here are offered in similar versions with different polar patterns, so if you’re seeking a supercardioid or hypercardioid variant of a cardioid listed here, the answer may be just a few clicks away with the URLs listed here.
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Mojave Audio MA-D
Since founding Royer Labs in 1988, David Royer has shaped the course of modern microphone technology, winning TEC awards and a technical Grammy for his innovative ribbon mic designs. In 2022, Dave released his first dynamic model, the Mojave Audio MA-D, a rugged package with a smooth, cardioid response exhibiting excellent off-axis rejection that’s equally suited for vocal or instrumental — guitar, bass, drums, horns, etc. — applications.
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 30 Hz to 15k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.2 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 160 dB
- Weight: 8 ounces
- Notes: David Royer design
- Price: $179
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sE Electronics V7 PTT (Push-to-Talk)
A popular dynamic mic choice for vocalists in clubs, houses of worship and tours, the sE Electronics V7 is now offered in a push-to-talk version with a noiseless switch ideal for talkback applications. Insuring you will never forget to mute your unused talkback mic provides perfect control of onstage sound and in-ear mixes, while delivering that patented integrated shockmount and iconic sound the V7 is famous for, with the beveled edge around the grill to prevent the mic from rolling when set down on the console.
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 40 Hz to 19k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.0 mV/Pa
- Weight: 10.8 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium element
- Price: $119/street
AKG D5
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 70 Hz to 20k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.6 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 148 dB
- Weight: 12 ounces
- Notes: Cardioid D5 C model also avail.
- Price: $119/street
Audio-Technica AE6100
- Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Response: 60 Hz to 15k Hz
- Sensitivity: 1.7 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 10.9 ounces
- Notes: Cardioid AE4100 also avail.
- Price: $189/street
Audix OM7
- Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Response: 48 Hz to 19k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.0 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 144 dB
- Weight: 11.6 ounces
- Notes: VLM (Very Low Mass) diaphragm
- Price: $249
Austrian Audio OD505
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 35Hz-16kHz
- Sensitivity: 4.4 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 154 dB
- Weight: 12 ounces
- Notes: Active design requires 48V phantom
- Price: $299
Beyerdynamic TG V70d
- Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Response: 25 Hz to 18k Hz
- Sensitivity: 3.2 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 12.1 ounces
- Notes: Switched version also avail.
- Price: $179
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CAD Audio D90
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 16k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.8 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 150 dB
- Weight: 8 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium magnet
- Price: $69
Electro-Voice ND96
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 140 Hz to 15k Hz
- Sensitivity: 3.3 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 140 dB
- Weight: 9.2 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium magnet; presence boost switch
- Price: $159
Heil Sound PR-37
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 40 Hz to 18k Hz
- Sensitivity: Not stated
- Max SPL: 140 dB
- Weight: 12.3 ounces
- Notes: Large diameter 1.5” capsule
- Price: $269/retail
Lewitt MTP 840 DM
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 40 Hz to 18k Hz
- Sensitivity: 3.5 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 12 ounces
- Notes: Active gain boost; 2-step HP filter
- Price: $269/street
Miktek PM9
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 19k Hz
- Sensitivity: 1.4 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 150 dB
- Weight: 10.4 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium magnet structure
- Price: $199 street
Peavey PVM44
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 16k Hz
- Sensitivity: 3.16 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 10 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium magnet
- Price: $99
RØDE M1
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 75 Hz to 18k Hz
- Sensitivity: 1.6 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not Stated
- Weight: 12.7 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium magnet
- Price: $69
ROQ Audio M16D
- Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 18k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.0 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 94 dB
- Weight: 8.5 ounces
- Notes: Zinc alloy chassis, integrated shock mount
- Price: $99
Samson Q8x
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 16k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.5 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 150 dB
- Weight: 12 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium element
- Price: $99
Sennheiser MD435
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 40 Hz to 20k Hz
- Sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 163 dB
- Weight: 12.3 ounces
- Notes: Voiced like MD 9235
- Price: $499
Shure Nexadyne 8/S
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 20k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.81 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 10.3 ounces
- Wireless Head Offered: Yes
- Notes: Dual-capsule design; cardioid Nexadyne 8/C also offered
- Price: $299
Sontronics Solo
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 15k Hz
- Sensitivity: 3.16 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 19.9 ounces
- Notes: Hand-built in the U.K.
- Price: $164
Superlux TOP-248
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 16k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.4 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 150 dB
- Weight: 14.3 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium magnet structure
- Price: $75
Telefunken M80
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 18k Hz
- Sensitivity: 1.54 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 135 dB
- Weight: 15.1 ounces
- Notes: Gold, wood and colors optional
- Price: $249
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