Don't Buy A Dynamic Mic Until You See This Tier List!
I rank some of the most popular and legendary dynamic microphones I’ve used throughout my career, including the Shure SM7B, Electro-Voice RE20, Shure SM57, Shure SM58, Sennheiser E906, Audix D6, as well as some less thought about vintage mics as well.
Whether you’re recording vocals, guitar amps, drums, or podcasts, these mics all have their strengths (and weaknesses). I’ll share real-world insights, and, as always, my personal experiences.
Microphones Mentioned: (Affiliate Links)
Rode Podmic Podcast Mic:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
AKG D112 MKII Dynamic Bass Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Sennheiser MD-441 Dynamic Super-Cardioid Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Audix D6 Large Format Bass Drum Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Sennheiser e906 Instrument Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Beyerdynamic M201 Small-Diaphragm Dynamic Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Dynamic Cardioid Microphone: (small version)
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Sennheiser MD 421-II Dynamic Cardioid Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Electro-Voice RE20 Classic Cardioid Dynamic Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum and Bass Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Shure SM7B Dynamic Cardioid Studio Vocal Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Shure 55SH Series II Cardioid Dynamic Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Shure 520DX Green Bullet Omnidirectional Dynamic Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Vocal Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Shure MV7+ Hybrid USB/XLR Podcast Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Shure PGA56 Dynamic Snare/Tom Instrument Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Shure SM58 Dynamic Handheld Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Telefunken M80 Dynamic Supercardioid Microphone:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
MY PERSONAL GEAR LINKS:
What I use for audio: (affiliated unless noted otherwise)
My Voiceover Mic - The Roswell Mini K87:
https://roswellproaudio.com/chapman
My Interface:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My VoiceOver Preamp:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My Main Monitors:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My Headphones:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My LiN76 Compressor:
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
Plugins:
https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=691...
My Camera Gear:
My Main camera: https://amzn.to/40Q93bY
My Main Lens: https://amzn.to/3GD2Wkx
My Main On Camera Microphone: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3993776/it...
My B Lens: https://amzn.to/44GwEgB
My Softbox: https://amzn.to/3EyfA2Q
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