Ocean Way Nashville

The following microphones are shared between the studios, and are subject to availability

AEA R88 Stereo Ribbon

AKG C12

AKG C414 B-ULS Condenser

One of the most used condenser microphones in the world, coupling a 1-inch dual-diaphragm with Ultra Linear Series electronics to provide an extremely smooth frequency response.

AKG C414 EB

The second generation of the classic C414 - also armed with the CK-12 capsule; the C414 EB (Brass)

AKG C451 E

Boasting a low noise level with life-long sta­bility, the C-451 E is a newly developed condenser microphone using audio frequency circuitry with Field Effect Tran­sistors.

AKG C451 EB

Boasts an airy sound as well as a high overload limit, this handcrafted capsule and the low-noise preamp electronics ensure impressive results even under very harsh conditions.

AKG D 112

AKG D 12

AKG's classic mic. It brings the full solid thud sound which was very popular with drummers in the 50's.

AKG D 12 E

The D 12 E provides full, rich bass and ensures clean, undistorted reproduction at high sound levels. Its unique sound established the D 12 as the world’s standard microphone for bass drum and bass instrument Recording. With a frequency response extending down to 40 Hz, and a slight peak in the 60 to 120 Hz range, the microphone does full justice to instruments ranging from Kick drums to Trombones.

AKG The Tube

Audio Technica AT4080 Active Ribbon Microphone

Audio-Technica AT4033

Audio-Technica AT4041

Audio-Technica AT4047

Audio-Technica AT4050

Audio-Technica AT4060

Audio-Technica AT4081

Audio-Technica ATM25

Beyerdynamic M 160 Ribbon

Beyerdynamic M 69 N

Beyerdynamic M 500N

Coles 4038

The Coles 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone is a British Broadcasting (BBC) design favourite for broadcasting and recording applications. It is used where a clear smooth wide range frequency response, absence of transient distortion and relatively high sensitivity is essential.

Crown PZM-30D

DPA 4006

Electro-Voice RE20

A firm favourite among broadcasters and sound engineers alike, the RE20 is a dynamic cardioid microphone with variable-D design, a heavy-duty internal pop filter, and an internal element shock-mount which reduces vibration-induced noise.

Neumann KM 84i

The KM 84i is a small-diaphragm FET condenser with a fixed Cardioid pickup pattern. It was the world’s first phantom-powered microphone, built to run on 48v DC. Its design goal was to be as small as possible; the model name ‘KM’ stands for Kleine Mikrofon (“small microphone”). Although discontinued in 1992, the KM-84i remains a favorite of vintage mic enthusiasts for drum overheads and hi-hat applications.

Neumann KM 86

Neumann KM 86i

The KM 86 is a multipattern FET condenser microphone with two KK84 small-diaphragm Cardioid capsules mounted back-to-back. This mic was essentially a phantom-powered FET version of the KM 66 tube mic; both models contained a switch on the mic body allows selection of Cardioid, Omnidirectional, or figure-of-8 polar patterns.

Neumann M 49

Neumann M 50

Neumann SM 69 fet

Neumann TLM 170

Neumann U 47 FET

An essential contributor to sound recordings of the 1960s and 1970s this microphone decisively affected the spatial dimension of the sound and the tonal depth of countless productions.

Neumann U 47 Valve

The Neumann U47 - one of the most famous vocal microphones since the late 40's. With a clear and pronounced high end this mic is favoured for vocals.

Neumann U 67 Tube

The Neumann U 67 is a multipattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a tube-and-transformer topology. It was introduced by Neumann in 1960 with the intention of replacing the U 47 in Neumann’s product line.

Neumann U 67 Tube

The Neumann U 67 is a multipattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a tube-and-transformer topology. It was introduced by Neumann in 1960 with the intention of replacing the U 47 in Neumann’s product line.

Neumann U 87

The Neumann U87 features 3 switchable polar patterns and has a -10dB pad. A very popular microphone.

RCA 77-D Ribbon

RCA 77-DX Ribbon

Royer R-121 Ribbon

Unlike classic ribbon mics, the R-121 withstands close proximity to cranked up electric guitars and drums, whilst sharing similarities such as the figure of 8 pattern, warm tone, and a flat frequency response.

Royer R-122 Ribbon

Schoeps CMC 5U

Sennheiser MD 409 U3

Sennheiser MD 421-U

Sennheiser MKH 800

Shure SM57 Unidyne III

Shure 556S

Shure SM48

Shure SM57

The legendary SM57 is an industry-standard, highly versatile cardioid dynamic microphone tuned for the clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments. The SM57 is ideal for sound reinforcement and recording applications.

Shure SM58

The legendary SM58 is an industry-standard, highly versatile cardioid dynamic vocal microphone, tailored to deliver warm and clear vocal reproduction. The SM58 is consistently the first choice for vocal performances around the globe.

Shure SM7B

Sony C-37A Valve Microphone

Sony C-800G

Studer SKM5

Telefunken ELA M 251