1x Shure Beta 52a

A high output dynamic microphone with a tailored frequency response, it features heavily on bass instruments such as kick drums

A high output dynamic microphone with a tailored frequency response, it features heavily on bass instruments such as kick drums

3x Audix i5’s

A dynamic microphone that can be used on a wide variety of intruments

A dynamic microphone that can be used on a wide variety of intruments

1x E906

A versatile design means this microphone can be used to mic up drums or easily hung over guitar amplifiers, among other things.

A versatile design means this microphone can be used to mic up drums or easily hung over guitar amplifiers, among other things.

1x NT1-a

A condensor microphone, this offers clarity and range, useful for vocals and ambient micing.

A condensor microphone, this offers clarity and range, useful for vocals and ambient micing.

2x NT5’s

This condenser pair return excellent results on acoustic instruments, as overheads and for cymbals. Best used in X/Y style

This condenser pair return excellent results on acoustic instruments, as overheads and for cymbals. Best used in X/Y style

1x SM 57

A dynamic microphone used on a range of instruments but usually used for percussion and guitar amplifiers

A dynamic microphone used on a range of instruments but usually used for percussion and guitar amplifiers

1x SM58

This dynamic microphone is a common live addition due to its ruggedness and versatility.

This dynamic microphone is a common live addition due to its ruggedness and versatility.

2x MOTU 8-channel Pre Amplifiers

These units connect via FireWire and are a practical gain control over each of the sixteen channels

These units connect via FireWire and are a practical gain control over each of the sixteen channels

2x S 8-channel Splits

This 8-channel split divides the microphone signal between front and back of house.

This 8-channel split divides the microphone signal between front and back of house.

2x Direct Input boxes (one passive, 1stereo)

Side profile

Side profile

The passive DI box is useful for tracking a bass guitar. The stereo DI box is usually reserved for recording keys.

The passive DI box is useful for tracking a bass guitar. The stereo DI box is usually reserved for recording keys.