In the table below, you will find mics which are generally suitable for recording or transmitting wind instruments. From left to right, the arrangement shows one microphone each for every type in the lower, middle and upper price range. From top to bottom, the categories are dynamic, condenser, large-diaphragm and small.diaphragm mics. The latter stand for recording an ensemble or orchestra.
Microphone type | up to 200 Euros | up to 500 Euros | up to 1000 Euros and above |
Dynamic mics | ![]() Sennheiser E845 S | ![]() Sennheiser MD421-II | ![]() Sennheiser MD441-U |
Condenser mics | ![]() EV RE920TX | ![]() Shure Beta 98 H/C | ![]() Applied Microphone Technology P-800 W |
Large-diaphragm mics | ![]() Audio Technica AT2020 | ![]() AKG Perception 420 | ![]() AKG C414 XLS |
Small-diaphragm mics | ![]() the t.bone SC140 stereo set | ![]() Rode NT5 | ![]() Schoeps CMC-621 set |
T-Bone and Rode as condenser mics, Schoeps as pressure transducer, for stereo recordings of complete orchestras or wind ensembles, pair price indicated