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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. While sensitivity is not an indicator of quality or gain-before-feedback, it can have an impact on how loud the microphone sounds through the {{S1 Pro}}. 
== Compatibility ==


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This list will be of interest mainly for {{S1 Pro}} and {{S1 Pro+}} owners because Dynamic microphones do not require phantom power. The {{S1 Pro}} and {{S1 Pro+}} do not provide phantom power. However, any of the microphones listed on this page will work with {{S1 Pro}} and {{S1 Pro+}} and L1 family of products.
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== Sensitivity ==
<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://audixusa.com/docs_12/units/OM2.shtml">Audix OM2</a></td>
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+}}.  
<td style="font-weight: 400;">1.60</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Hypercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://audixusa.com/docs_12/units/OM3.shtml">Audix OM3</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">1.60</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Hypercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://toonz.ca/bose/wiki/images/6/65/Audix_OM_3xb_spec_sheet.pdf">Audix OM3xb</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">2.50</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Hypercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://audixusa.com/docs_12/units/OM5.shtml">Audix OM5</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">2.00</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Hypercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://audixusa.com/products/om6/">Audix OM6</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">1.50</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Hypercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://audixusa.com/products/om7/">Audix OM7</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">0.80</html><ref name="low output">Output level too low for S1 Pro</ref><html></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Hypercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://global.beyerdynamic.com/m-88-tg.html">Beyerdynamic M88</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">2.90</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Hypercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.electrovoice.com/product.php?id=85">EV N/D767A &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">3.10</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Supercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://products.electrovoice.com/na/en/nd86/">EV N/D 86 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">2.40</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Supercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://products.electrovoice.com/na/en/nd96/">EV N/D 96 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">3.30</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Supercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://rode.com/microphones/m1">Rode M1</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">1.60</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Cardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://en-us.sennheiser.com/e-835">Sennheiser e 835 &nbsp; &nbsp;</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">2.70</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Cardioid</td>
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See also: [[Review_/_Microphone_/_Various|Microphone Review]]
<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://en-us.sennheiser.com/e-845">Sennheiser e 845 &nbsp; &nbsp;</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">1.80</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Supercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://en-us.sennheiser.com/vocal-microphone-dynamic-cardioid-e-935">Sennheiser e 935 &nbsp; &nbsp;</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">2.80</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Cardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://en-us.sennheiser.com/e-945">Sennheiser e 945 &nbsp; &nbsp;</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">2.00</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Supercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://toonz.ca/bose/wiki/index.php?title=Sennheiser_MD_435">Sennheiser MD 435</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">1.80</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Cardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://toonz.ca/bose/wiki/index.php?title=Sennheiser_MD_441">Sennheiser MD 441</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">1.80</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Supercardioid</td>
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= Dynamic Microphones for Portable PA Use =
<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://toonz.ca/bose/wiki/index.php?title=Sennheiser_MD_435">Sennheiser MD 445</a></td>
 
<td style="font-weight: 400;">1.60</td>
This table compares popular dynamic microphones used with systems like the {{S1 Pro}} and {{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.
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Supercardioid</td>
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
! 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]]
|-
| Audix || OM2 || 1.60 || -55.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Hypercardioid³]]
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| Audix || OM3 || 1.60 || -55.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Hypercardioid³]]
|-
| 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]]
|-
| 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]]
|-
| Sennheiser || e 845 || 1.80 || -54.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]]
|-
| Sennheiser || e 935 || 2.80 || -51.1 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]]
|-
| Sennheiser || e 945 || 2.00 || -54.0 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]]
|-
| Sennheiser || MD 421-II || 2.00 || -54.0 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]]
|-
| Sennheiser || MD 431-II || 2.00 || -54.0 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Supercardioid³]]
|-
| Sennheiser || MD 435 || 1.80 || -54.9 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|Cardioid³]]
|-
| 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]]
|-
| Shure || SM58 || 1.85 || -54.6 || [[#Glossary_of_Terms|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.


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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://pubs-api.shure.com/file/259921">Shure Beta 58 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">2.60</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Supercardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://pubs.shure.com/guide/KSM8/en-US">Shure KSM8</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">2.66</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Cardioid</td>
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<td style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://pubs.shure.com/guide/SM58/en-US">Shure SM58 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</a></td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">1.85</td>
<td style="font-weight: 400;">Cardioid</td>
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