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| − | This list will be of interest mainly for {{S1 Pro}} owners. Microphones with higher sensitivity will tend to sound louder than those with lower sensitivity. | + | This list will be of interest mainly for {{S1 Pro}} owners. Microphones with higher sensitivity will tend to sound louder than those with lower sensitivity. While sensitivity is not an indicator of quality or gain-before-feedback, it can impact how loud the microphone sounds through the {{S1 Pro}} and {{S1 Pro+}}. |
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| − | + | This table compares popular dynamic microphones used with systems like the Bose S1 Pro and L1 models. Column headers and pattern labels include footnote-style links to the [[#Glossary_of_Terms|glossary]] for easy reference. Click a column header to sort. | |
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| − | + | ! Manufacturer [[#Glossary_of_Terms|¹]] | |
| − | + | ! Model [[#Glossary_of_Terms|¹]] | |
| − | + | ! Sensitivity (mV/Pa) [[#Glossary_of_Terms|²]] | |
| − | + | ! Sensitivity (dBV/Pa) [[#Glossary_of_Terms|²]] | |
| − | + | ! Polar Pattern [[#Glossary_of_Terms|³]] | |
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| − | + | | Audix || OM2 || 1.60 || -55.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Hypercardioid³]] | |
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| − | + | | Audix || OM3 || 1.60 || -55.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Hypercardioid³]] | |
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| − | + | | Audix || OM3xb || 2.50 || -52.0 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Hypercardioid³]] | |
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| − | + | | Audix || OM5 || 2.00 || -54.0 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Hypercardioid³]] | |
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| − | + | | Audix || OM6 || 1.50 || -56.5 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Hypercardioid³]] | |
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| − | + | | Audix || OM7 || 0.80 || -61.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Hypercardioid³]] | |
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| − | + | | Beyerdynamic || M88 || 2.90 || -50.7 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Hypercardioid³]] | |
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| − | + | | Electro-Voice || N/D767A || 3.10 || -50.2 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]] | |
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| + | | Electro-Voice || N/D86 || 2.40 || -52.4 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Electro-Voice || N/D96 || 3.30 || -49.6 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Rode || M1 || 1.60 || -55.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Sennheiser || e 835 || 2.70 || -51.4 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Sennheiser || e 845 || 1.80 || -54.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Sennheiser || e 935 || 2.80 || -51.1 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Sennheiser || e 945 || 2.00 || -54.0 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Sennheiser || MD 421-II || 2.00 || -54.0 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Sennheiser || MD 431-II || 2.00 || -54.0 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Sennheiser || MD 435 || 1.80 || -54.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Sennheiser || MD 441 || 1.80 || -54.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Sennheiser || MD 445 || 1.60 || -55.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Shure || Beta 58 || 2.60 || -51.7 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Shure || KSM8 || 2.66 || -51.5 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]] | ||
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| + | | Shure || SM58 || 1.85 || -54.6 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]] | ||
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| + | == Glossary of Terms == | ||
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| + | '''¹ Manufacturer & Model:''' | ||
| + | Refers to the company and specific microphone designation. Grouping by manufacturer makes comparisons easier. | ||
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| + | '''² Sensitivity (mV/Pa or dBV/Pa):''' | ||
| + | Indicates the output voltage of the microphone at 94 dB SPL. | ||
| + | * '''mV/Pa''' – Millivolts per Pascal, a linear scale. | ||
| + | * '''dBV/Pa''' – Decibels relative to 1 Volt, a logarithmic scale used in pro audio specs. | ||
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| + | Higher sensitivity means a louder signal, but doesn't guarantee better tone or less feedback. | ||
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| + | '''³ Polar Pattern:''' | ||
| + | How the microphone picks up sound from different directions: | ||
| + | * '''Cardioid''' – Primarily from the front, with some side rejection. | ||
| + | * '''Supercardioid''' – Tighter front pickup and greater rear rejection. | ||
| + | * '''Hypercardioid''' – Extremely directional; rejects more from the sides and rear. | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
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| + | * Very low-sensitivity mics (e.g., OM7) may require more gain and aren’t ideal for [[S1 Pro]] or [[S1 Pro+]]. | ||
| + | * Condenser mics need phantom power — if not available, they won’t function. That is wny this list doesn't not include condenser microphones | ||
| + | * High-sensitivity mics (>3.0 mV/Pa) can feedback easily without proper gain management. | ||
| + | * Mics near 1.85 mV/Pa (like SM58) are good matches for open mic setups and inexperienced sound operators. | ||
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[[Category:Microphone]] | [[Category:Microphone]] | ||
[[Category:S1 Pro]] | [[Category:S1 Pro]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:15, 19 July 2025
This list will be of interest mainly for S1 Pro system owners. Microphones with higher sensitivity will tend to sound louder than those with lower sensitivity. While sensitivity is not an indicator of quality or gain-before-feedback, it can impact how loud the microphone sounds through the S1 Pro system and S1 Pro+.
See also: Microphone Review
Dynamic Microphones for Portable PA Use
This table compares popular dynamic microphones used with systems like the Bose S1 Pro and L1 models. Column headers and pattern labels include footnote-style links to the glossary for easy reference. Click a column header to sort.
| Manufacturer ¹ | Model ¹ | Sensitivity (mV/Pa) ² | Sensitivity (dBV/Pa) ² | Polar Pattern ³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audix | OM2 | 1.60 | -55.9 | Hypercardioid³ |
| Audix | OM3 | 1.60 | -55.9 | Hypercardioid³ |
| Audix | OM3xb | 2.50 | -52.0 | Hypercardioid³ |
| Audix | OM5 | 2.00 | -54.0 | Hypercardioid³ |
| Audix | OM6 | 1.50 | -56.5 | Hypercardioid³ |
| Audix | OM7 | 0.80 | -61.9 | Hypercardioid³ |
| Beyerdynamic | M88 | 2.90 | -50.7 | Hypercardioid³ |
| Electro-Voice | N/D767A | 3.10 | -50.2 | Supercardioid³ |
| Electro-Voice | N/D86 | 2.40 | -52.4 | Supercardioid³ |
| Electro-Voice | N/D96 | 3.30 | -49.6 | Supercardioid³ |
| Rode | M1 | 1.60 | -55.9 | Cardioid³ |
| Sennheiser | e 835 | 2.70 | -51.4 | Cardioid³ |
| Sennheiser | e 845 | 1.80 | -54.9 | Supercardioid³ |
| Sennheiser | e 935 | 2.80 | -51.1 | Cardioid³ |
| Sennheiser | e 945 | 2.00 | -54.0 | Supercardioid³ |
| Sennheiser | MD 421-II | 2.00 | -54.0 | Cardioid³ |
| Sennheiser | MD 431-II | 2.00 | -54.0 | Supercardioid³ |
| Sennheiser | MD 435 | 1.80 | -54.9 | Cardioid³ |
| Sennheiser | MD 441 | 1.80 | -54.9 | Supercardioid³ |
| Sennheiser | MD 445 | 1.60 | -55.9 | Supercardioid³ |
| Shure | Beta 58 | 2.60 | -51.7 | Supercardioid³ |
| Shure | KSM8 | 2.66 | -51.5 | Cardioid³ |
| Shure | SM58 | 1.85 | -54.6 | Cardioid³ |
Glossary of Terms
¹ Manufacturer & Model: Refers to the company and specific microphone designation. Grouping by manufacturer makes comparisons easier.
² Sensitivity (mV/Pa or dBV/Pa): Indicates the output voltage of the microphone at 94 dB SPL.
- mV/Pa – Millivolts per Pascal, a linear scale.
- dBV/Pa – Decibels relative to 1 Volt, a logarithmic scale used in pro audio specs.
Higher sensitivity means a louder signal, but doesn't guarantee better tone or less feedback.
³ Polar Pattern: How the microphone picks up sound from different directions:
- Cardioid – Primarily from the front, with some side rejection.
- Supercardioid – Tighter front pickup and greater rear rejection.
- Hypercardioid – Extremely directional; rejects more from the sides and rear.
Notes
- Very low-sensitivity mics (e.g., OM7) may require more gain and aren’t ideal for S1 Pro or S1 Pro+.
- Condenser mics need phantom power — if not available, they won’t function. That is wny this list doesn't not include condenser microphones
- High-sensitivity mics (>3.0 mV/Pa) can feedback easily without proper gain management.
- Mics near 1.85 mV/Pa (like SM58) are good matches for open mic setups and inexperienced sound operators.