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Telefunken C12.

Telefunken C12.

Best on: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar & Drum Overheads

The C12 is considered one of the “Holy Grail” micro­phones by audio engineers for its beautiful three-dimensional vocal quality. It is a micro­phone of the highest professional standard and is the flagship mic of Sunrise Studios.

Neumann U87 Ai

Neumann U87 Ai

Best on: Vocals

Featured on countless hit records, this versatile legend stands as one of the finest studio microphones in history. The U87 excels on all sources and is a staple in any high end recording studio.

Royer R-122 (Ribbon Mic)

Royer R-122 (Ribbon Mic)

Best on: Electric Guitars, Brass, Kick Drum

The R-122 is the world's first phantom powered, active ribbon™ microphone. This is the warmest sounding microphone in Sunrise Studios. It has a natural ability to smooth out harsh frequencies and is AMAZING on rock guitars and brass.
Nothing can sound strident or brittle through the R-122.

AKG C414 TL-II

AKG C414 TL-II

Best on: Toms

An AKG classic. Three of these microphones in hyper cardioid mode on the toms of a drum set yields some of the fattest, punchiest and articulate tom sounds you can achieve.

Audio Technica 4060

Audio Technica 4060

Best on: Vocals, Strings, Voice Overs

The AT4060 is a tube mic that sounds great on a wide range of voices and instruments. Featuring hand-selected, individually tested and aged tubes, vocals sound solid, natural and airy, while plucked stringed instruments come over with plenty of dynamics and life.

Schoeps CMC64 - Matched Stereo Pair

Schoeps CMC64 - Matched Stereo Pair

Best for: Strings, Piano, Acoustic Guitar

Since 1948 Schoeps microphones have benefited from innovative German engineering and an ongoing quest for transparency. The Schoeps CMC64 Stereo Set is a mainstay in the classical music recording world.

DPA 4011

DPA 4011

Best on: Strings, Piano, Woodwinds

Neutrality and transparency at it's finest, the DPA 4011 provides a 'being there' acoustic sound to die for, with a honest realism to the original sound.

Shure Beta 52A

Shure Beta 52A

Best on: Kick Drum, Bass Guitar

Superb "attack" and "punch". This microphone is specially designed for bass instruments. The Beta 52A is an excellent choice for kick drums as it accentuates the beater while also capturing the thump of the drum.

AKG D112

AKG D112

Best on: Floor Tom, Kick Drum, Bass Guitar

A solid choice for kick drums, heavy-footed drummers are safe with the D112´s ability to handle up to 160dB SPL without any distortion.

Electrovoice RE20

Electrovoice RE20

Best on: Voice Overs, Kick Drum, Bass Guitar

The broadcast standard for decades, the RE20 is an excellent microphone for ADR and also captures a huge low end sound for kick drums and bass guitar amps.

Shure SM57

Shure SM57

Best on: Snare Drums, Electric Guitars

By and large the workhorse of the recording industry, the SM57 is an industry standard for miking guitar amps and snare drums in studios and on stages everywhere.

Sennheiser E604

Sennheiser E604

Best on: Tom Toms
 
The frequency response and cardioid pick-up pattern of the E604 is optimized for drum sets and other percussion instrument miking. These tom mics really shine on rock drums,  however when a drummer with a light touch comes into Sunrise Studios, the AKG C414 TL-II's capture the performance perfectly.

Shure SM7B

Shure SM7B

Best on: Vocals

This is the microphone that Michael Jackson used on his "Thriller" album. Killer mic! Not ideal for delicate vocal performances though, that's where the C12 shines.

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Telefunken C12.
Neumann U87 Ai
Royer R-122 (Ribbon Mic)
AKG C414 TL-II
Audio Technica 4060
Schoeps CMC64 - Matched Stereo Pair
DPA 4011
Shure Beta 52A
AKG D112
Electrovoice RE20
Shure SM57
Sennheiser E604
Shure SM7B
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