Recording on a portable recorder

In general, we recommend the use of condenser microphones for recording music. For recording interviews we recommend the tried and tested C 1000 S or a proven handheld dynamic microphone like the D 5.

• Live sound recording: C 214, C 1000 S, C 3000, Perception 220, Perception 150, C 451 B  
• Orchestra / ensemble recording: C 451 B, C 1000 S, C 214, C 414, Perception 420
• Interview: C 1000 S, D 5, D 5 S, D 7, D 7 S, D 230

If you want to use a condenser microphone, the recorder will need phantom powering. If your portable recorder does not offer phantom powering, we recommend our tried and tested C 1000 S. One of its special features is that you can power it with an internal 9-volt battery. Therefore, no phantom powering is required.

Alternatively, you can also use dynamic microphones for portable recorders without phantom powering.