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Handheld Performance Mics 800-416-5090 178 Handheld Performance Mics 800-416-5090 SHURE # SHSM86 NEUMANN SM86 $17900 KMS105MT Delivering tried and true quality at an attractive price, the Shure (Black) SM86 is the cardioid condenser relative to the famous SM58. # NEKMS105MT Tailored for live vocal performances, the SM86 combines a wide $64999 frequency response and excellent gain before feedback with the tonal characteristics and proven reliability musicians have come Bringing Neumann studio to expect from Shure. quality onto the stage, the KMS105 is a precision-engi- • Cardioid polar pattern reduces unwanted background noise neered supercardioid handheld • 48V phantom powered condenser microphone that • Rugged construction ideal for touring situations delivers the transparent, • Internal shock mount and two-stage pop-fi lter reduce han- detailed performance charac- dling and wind noise teristics required by professional • Sturdy microphone clip and zippered pouch (included) vocalists. • 124dB SPL • Transformerless output provides • 50Hz-18kHz frequency response excellent clarity and minimal distortion SHURE # SHBETA87A • 48V phantom powered $24900 • Rugged steel basket and chassis BETA 87A construction Tailored especially for vocals, the accurate and detailed BETA • 150dB SPL 87A is a high-quality, supercardioid condenser microphone • 20Hz-20kHz frequency response designed to reproduce all the musical nuances of the live stage • Padded nylon and stand clamp performance. Shure has redesigned this microphone by just (included) slightly thickening the handle for a more comfortable feel when hand-held RODE • Smooth, rich response • Ruggedly built for touring S1 • High gain before feedback • 48V phantom powered # ROS1 • Includes the A25D break-resistant swivel adapter $29900 • 140dB SPL • 50Hz-20kHz frequency response Crafted and engineered Beta 87C cardioid version of Beta87A for stage use, the Rode #SHBETA87C ..................................................................$249.00 S1 is a supercardioid condenser microphone with a custom tailored AUDIX #AUVX10 frequency response VX10 $47900 that captures the clar- The high quality Audix VX10 is a natural and detailed cardioid ity, presence and subtle nuances of live vocal condenser microphone that’s ideal for live stage performances. performances. Its smooth uniform response covers a wide frequency range with amazing clarity and realism. It features a 16mm gold vapor • Rugged, lightweight diaphragm, a steel mesh grill screen, and the Audix trademark all metal construction black satin fi nish • 48V phantom powered • Rich sonic clarity in low-mid frequencies • Low-noise circuitry • Extremely versatile in vocal and acoustic instrument applications • Low-handling noise • Low-handling noise • 151dB SPL • Includes: foam lined wooden carrying case, pouch, mic stand • 20Hz-20kHz fre- adapter, and external foam windscreen quency response • Requires phantom power • 140dB SPL • 40Hz-20kHz frequency response www.bhproaudio.com Handheld Performance Mics 179 SENNHEISER #SEE835 $ 99 e835 99 AUDIX # AUOM7 $22900 Especially suited for live stage vocal applications, the OM7 Sennheiser e835 is an affordable, rugged and versatile The ruggedly built Audix cardioid dynamic microphone. Its warm, open sound qual- OM7 is a high-quality hypercardioid dynamic ity, high SPL handling capability and high output make it microphone that’s popular equally well suited for project studio recording situations. among live PA and touring sound engineers. Its con- • High-output Neodymium mic element trolled low-gain output stage • Available with On/Off Switch (e835-S) allows it to handle high volume • Protective zippered pouch and mic stand adapter sources producing a natural, de- (included) tailed sound, while the extremely • Capable of handling high SPL’s tight pickup pattern delivers the • 40Hz-16kHz frequency response accuracy and high gain before feedback required by many of today’s aggressive vocalists. e835S cardioid dynamic with on/off switch #SEE835S ...............................................................$109.00 • Natural, detailed characteristic • Provides exceptionally high gain before feedback SHURE # SHBETA58A $ 00 • Low-handling noise Beta 58A 159 • Dent resistant steel grille • Mic stand adapter and zippered Tailored for vocals, the well-built Shure Beta 58A is pouch (included) a supercardioid version of the famous dynamic SM58 • 144dB SPL microphone. Its smooth, extended frequency response and • 48Hz-19kHz frequency clean high-output detail, deliver the desired sound for both response live and studio performances. SHURE # SHSM58LC • Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise output SM58-LC $9900 • Bass rolloff for controlled proximity effect The Shure SM58 is the world’s • Supercardioid polar pattern provides high most widely used dynamic-car- gain-before-feedback dioid microphone. Its legendary • Ideal for lead, backup vocals, and spoken word reliability, dependability, and near indestructibility, have made it the • 50Hz-16kHz frequency response preferred choice of both musicians and engineers for a multitude of “live” and studio vocal applications. ELECTRO-VOICE # ELND767A N/D767A $12900 • Frequency response tailored for vocals Designed with the professional stage vocalist in mind, the EV • Pneumatic shock-mount system N/D767A is a premium quality, supercardioid dynamic micro- cuts down handling noise phone with superior feedback rejection, extremely low handling • Effective, built-in spherical wind noise and a high output Neodymium element that gives you and pop fi lter the clarity and detail you need. Electro-Voice’s VOB technol- • Includes break-resistant stand ogy counteracts the tendency of most microphones to get adapter that rotates 180 degrees “muddy” and “boomy” by reducing unwanted resonant peaks • Unidirectional cardioid pickup in frequency response. pattern isolates desired source from unwanted background noise • 50Hz-15kHz frequency response • Supercardioid polar pattern • Warm-Grip handle for comfort and lower handling noise SM58CN dynamic cardioid mic with 25ft XLR cable • High gain before feedback #SHSM58CN ...................................................$109.00 • Multi-stage shock mount SM58S dynamic cardioid mic with on/off switch • Patented low-frequency roll-off fi lter #SHSM58S ......................................................$104.00 • 70Hz-22kHz frequency response 180 Handheld Performance Mics 800-416-5090 BEYERDYNAMIC # BETGX58 $ 00 AKG # AKC535EB TGX-58 99 $29900 C535 EB The TG-X 58 is a handheld supercardioid dynamic micro- The C 535 EB is a handheld phone designed for vocals and instrument miking. It features cardioid condenser micro- an integrated blast shield to reduce “pop” noise associated phone with many of the with close vocal miking, and is equipped with an ON/OFF characteristics of AKG’s best switch that can be locked into position to avoid accidentally studio condensers. It has a switching it off. The microphone’s supercardioid pattern slight 2dB rise in the 7-12 kHz reduces off-axis sound, greatly reducing feedback from range, giving vocals added monotor speakers. presence. A four-position switch on the mic provides a • Supercardioid polar pattern dynamic mic useful combination of output • High gain before feedback and low frequency level • Locking ON/OFF switch contours. • Barrel coated with special soft lacquer coating • Includes MKV-108 stand adapter and plastic zipper bag • Versatile cardioid condenser • Operates on phantom pow- • 50Hz-15kHz frequency range ering from 9-52 Vdc • 4-position switch tailors ELECTRO-VOICE # ELND967 output level and bass $19900 response N/D 967 • 137dB SPL The N/D967 is a supercardioid dynamic microphone designed for high • Includes SA41/1 stand gain-before-feedback performance and extremely low handling noise. adapter Ideally suited for live vocals, the N/D967 features: an optimized • 20HZ-20kHz frequency neodymium alloy magnet for enhanced output sensitivity, superior response multistage shock mounting, and a unique removable front grille assembly and pop fi lter for easy cleaning. The N/D 967 also uses a humbucking coil to cancel hum from lighting and power sources. AUDIO TECHNICA # AUMB4K $ 95 MB4K 89 • Optimized response for live performance The Midnight Blues Series MB4K • Ultra High gain-before-feedback is a handheld cardioid condenser • EV-exclusive personality switch shapes sound designed for studio-quality vocal • “Warm Grip” handle provides comfortable feel and instrument applications at a low • Includes: stand adapter and zippered case price. This price/performance leader • 50Hz-13kHz frequency response features: battery/phantom opera- tion, an on/off switch, rugged all- metal construction, soft-touch fi nish, BEHRINGER # BEXM8500 and extended response for smooth, Ultravoice XM8500 $1999 natural sonic characteristics. The UltraVoiceXM8500 is a handheld cardioid dynamic vocal • Affordable, studio-quality hand- microphone with excellent sound rejection from the rear and held microphone sides making it less prone to feedback. It features a smooth mid- • Battery/phantom operation for frequency presence, internal shock mounting to reduce handling maximum versatility noise, a two-stage pop fi lter, and a tough steel mesh windscreen. • Corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector • Dynamic vocal microphone with smooth mid-frequency presence • Extended response for smooth, • Cardioid characteristic minimizes background noise and feedback natural sonic characteristics • Super rugged, reliable metal construction and electromagnetic • Includes:
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