One of the questions we often get asked in initial creative consultations with artists, is this – “What microphone would you use for…?”
The answer to that question goes beyond simply identifying the instrument or voice type. Microphone usage is part science, and part art. To select the right mic for the job, we have to consider the unique qualities of the sound source – every drum kit, amp, and singer is different, with a distinctive timbre and personality. The right mic will enhance the uniqueness and appeal of the sound. We also consider genre conventions, sonic aesthetics, and creative applications of polar patterns, proximity effect, directional placement, and room sound. Microphone use is an aspect of studiocraft where there is no substitute for experience, and of course having a diverse kit of excellent microphones on hand to choose from. At Toyland, we have you covered!
AKG bass drum Microphones at Toyland Recording Studio in Melbourne Australia www.toyland.com.au
DRUM KIT – Bass Drum
- AKG D12E
- AKG D112
- AKG D12VR
- Audix D6
- Shure Beta 52
- Shure Beta 91
- Sennheiser E602 (2)
- ElectroVoice RE20
- ElectroVoice RE320
- Beyerdynamic M88
Toyland Recording Studio pencil microphones
DRUM KIT – Snare Drum
- Shure SM57 standard
- Shure SM57 (transformerless)
- Shure Beta 57 and Beta 56
- Shure SM7
- Audix i5
- Beyerdynamic M201
- Sennheiser MD441
- Neumann KM84
- Telefunken M80
DRUM KIT – Toms
- Sennheiser MD421 (6)
- Sennheiser MD441 (2)
- Beyerdynamic M69 (2)
- Shure SM57 (5)
- Shure Beta 52
- Audix i5 (4)
- Audix D6
DRUM KIT – Overheads, Hi hats, Rides
- Neumann KM84 (6)
- Neumann KM140 (2)
- AKG C451 (4)
- AKG C414 (2)
- Gefell MT71 (2)
- Beyerdynamic M160 Ribbon (2)
- Beyerdynamic M260 DX Ribbon
Toyland Recording Studio bass microphone placement for Mushroom Giant’s 2014 album ‘Painted Mantra’.
BASS AMP
- AKG D12E
- AKG D112
- AKG D12VR
- AKG “The Tube”
- Audix D6
- Shure Beta 52
- Shure SM7
- Sennheiser E602
- ElectroVoice RE20
- ElectroVoice RE320
- Beyerdynamic M88
- Audio Technica 4047
- Neumann M149
- Neumann U87
- Neumann TLM49
- AEA R84 Ribbon
- Radial JDI
- Avalon U5 DI
- GUITAR AMP
- Beyerdynamic M160 Ribbon
- Beyerdynamic M260 DX Ribbon
- AEA R84 Ribbon
- Shure SM57 standard
- Shure SM57 (transformerless)
- Shure Beta 57 and Beta 56
- Audix i5
- Beyerdynamic M201
- Sennheiser MD441
- Sennheiser MD421
Jennifer Borg of Divine Ascension belting out symphonic powermetal anthems at Toyland Recording Studio.
VOCALS
- Neumann M149 TUBE
- Neumann U87
- Neumann TLM49
- AKG C414
- AKG “The Tube”
- AEA R84 Ribbon
- LOMO 19A19 TUBE
- Shure SM58
- Shure SM7
For the full list go to the EQUIPMENT page