Brand: Electro-Voice
The Electro-Voice (EV) E-V 1177 is a high-performance, multi-pattern studio condenser microphone that is commonly used in a variety of recording applications. It features three selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-of-eight) that allow users to capture sound in a variety of ways, regardless of the source's location or direction. The microphone's large, 1" gold-vapor diaphragm provides exceptional clarity, accuracy, and resolution, while its internal shock mounting system helps to eliminate mechanical noise and vibrations. Additionally, the EV 1177 has a built-in pad (-10 dB) and low-cut filter (-6 dB/oct) for better handling of loud sound sources and reducing background noise, respectively. Overall, the EV 1177 is a versatile microphone that is well-suited for recording vocals, percussion, strings, brass, and woodwind instruments, making it a popular choice among engineers, recordists, and musicians alike.