Hardware


 * Dynamic Microphone** (most common: Shure SM58) - doesn't pick up extra frequencies, very indestructible, multi-purpose


 * Condenser Microphone** (requires power to operate) (most common: AKG414) - really good frequency pick-up - more realistic sound - good for studio, bad for onstage.
 * Audio Testing Microphone** (a condenser) (Behringer ECM 8000) - for testing acoustics in rooms - "omnidirectional" - picks up from all around microphone
 * (Audio Technica AT4033)** large diaphragm mic - does about the same as AKG414, but for half the price


 * Shock mount:** keeps the mic from vibrating if you hit the floor, etc.


 * USB Microphone:** type of condenser mic (Podcaster Rode Mic)


 * Pop Filter:** protects from "p" sounds etc.
 * Variable D Microphone:** has little slots on the side that allow it to pick up high frequencies a little more effectively
 * Hanging Condenser Microphone** (for overhead usage): hang them over; requires power to operate (battery or **phantom power** - low voltage sent through cable to give power to mic
 * Phantom Power Box:** gets power from wall, sends it to the mic. "YEAH"


 * Wind Screen:** makes wind sounds die.


 * Surface Microphone (PZM Mic):** picks up sound from vibration of surface (functions like a condenser mic - has battery)
 * Cable Tester (Comprehensive model CA7):** plug in cable (both ends) - if it lights up, the cable works.


 * XLR Cable:** Almost all mic cables. Prong end - male end. Microphone has male end. Plug female end into mic. Has 3 pins (X = ground, L = line, R = return) - L and R cancel each other. Balanced cable - can get rid of electromagnetic interference.
 * Patch Cord:** quarter inch cable. Isn't balanced (UNbalanced). They do make balanced ones - they have two rings near the end instead of one. (have X and L). Okay for short distances - not more than 20 feet.
 * Speaker Cable:** thicker cable. (1/4 inch jack)
 * RCA Connectors:** little guys. Often CD player to mixer/amplifier. Sending video signal. (white and red are audio, yellow is video)


 * Shure 52-A Microphone:** used for kick drum
 * Shure SM57:** just about the same as SM58, good for snare, toms, etc.
 * Clamps:** for mounting microphones on drums


 * Impedance Transformers (RapCo):** changes impedance of signal (converter)


 * XLR Sex Changers**


 * Wireless Signal Sender**


 * Speak-on Connector:** goes onto back of speakers - does not pop out.
 * Coupler:** can allow two cables to come together


 * Banana Clips:** take regular speaker wire to make a clean connection


 * 1/4 Inch Extenders:** DUMB


 * 1/8 Inch:** ipods, etc.