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. 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 mic listed here, just follow the URLs provided to get exactly what you need.
AKG D5
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 70 Hz to 20k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.6 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 148 dB
- Weight: 12 ounces
- Notes: Cardioid model also available
- Price: $115/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 available
- 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 power
- Price: $299
Beyerdynamic TG V70
- 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 available
- Price: $169/street
https://north-america.beyerdynamic
Blue enCore 100
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 15k Hz
- Sensitivity: 1.55 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 147 dB
- Weight: 14.1 ounces
- Notes: Includes two grills
- Price: $99/street
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: $79/street
Carvin Audio M68
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 45 Hz to 15k Hz
- Sensitivity: Not stated
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 8.5 ounces
- Notes: Includes 20’ cable and case
- Price: $119
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: $199/street
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
Microtech-Gefell MD 110
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 16k Hz
- Sensitivity: 1.6 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 13 ounces
- Notes: Cardioid and omni versions also available
- Price: $460
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
- Price: $199 street
Mojave Audio MA-D
- 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: $159
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: $99/street
Samson QX8
- 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
sE Electronics V7
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 40 Hz to 19k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.0 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 10.8 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium element
- Price: $99/street
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 KSM8 Dualdyne
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 40 Hz to 16k Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.66 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not stated
- Weight: 11.6 ounces
- Notes: Dual-diaphragm design
- Price: $399
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: $149
Sony F-780
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 18k Hz
- Sensitivity: 3.16 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: Not Stated
- Weight: 10.2 ounces
- Notes: Enhanced F-780/FX version also available
- Price: $359
https://pro.sony/en_EE/products/
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
www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com
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