What Is In My Microphone Case?

A look and discussion about the mics I use, how I use them and why, for live audio production / live and studio mixing.
Live sound reinforcement tutorial on vocal mics, drum mics, instrument mics, and overall band microphones. Your mic collection for live sound production and audio mixing needs not only to be necessarily what you like, but also what the tech riders of touring bands require and expect. Things like Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, EV, Whirlwind, Radial and other mics and direct boxes.

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Shure Beta 56A Snare/Tom Mic on Sweetwater Sound:

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Shure A56D Drum Mic Rim Mount on Sweetwater Sound:

Mic Clips on Sweetwater Sound:

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[AlanHamiltonAudio]

Today's video is a look inside my main mic box. I don't keep every last mic I own in the same case, but I do keep the main mics I use at every gig in the same case... and this is that case. I also keep some DI's in the workbox, so there are always plenty of DI's around for any surprises that might pop up on gig day. Beyond that, as mentioned in this video, I have another case that is more dedicated to DI's which is where the "rider DI's" live, and also where mics that don't necessarily fit in mic holes live. Large diaphragm mics, B98 mics, a Shure SM91, a second B52, a couple of AKG D112 mics, etc... But that case only goes to gigs where I know I need some of that stuff via tech riders and show advances. Probably need to do a video on that case one of these days too... ;)
As always, likes and subscribes appreciated. Leave any comments or questions here. Feel free to share the video link.

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Sweetwater Sound:

Shure SM58 Mic on Sweetwater Sound:

Shure SM57 on Sweetwater Sound:

Shure Beta57A on Sweetwater Sound:

Shure Beta58A on Sweetwater Sound:

Shure Beta91A on Sweetwater Sound:

Sennheiser E604 Drum Mics on Sweetwater Sound:

Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum Mic on Sweetwater Sound:

Shure Beta 56A Snare/Tom Mic on Sweetwater Sound:

Shure SM81 Condenser Mic on Sweetwater Sound:

Drum Mic Bundles on Sweetwater Sound:

Shure A56D Drum Mic Rim Mount on Sweetwater Sound:

Mic Clips on Sweetwater Sound:

Whirlwind IMP2 Passive DI on Sweetwater Sound:

Shure Drum Mic Package on Amazon (B52 and SM57s):

Amazon Affiliate Links:

Rubber Mic Clips on Amazon:

Equipment used to make video:

►Sony ZV1 Camera on Amazon:

►Canon EOS M50 Mark II on Amazon:


"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases."
"I earn from qualifying purchases utilizing affiliate links"

Support via Patreon where there are PDF tutorials, Behringer channel and scene files, and other materials:



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Other Channel Videos-

3 Tips For Aspiring Live Audio Engineers:

Direct Boxes - What are they? How to use them? Direct Box 101:

5 Tips for Mixing Live Vocals:

Building a Concert - Production for Trace Adkins:

My 5 Most Used Adapters for Live Sound:

Guitar Amp Micing Tips:

Behringer XR18 Channel Walkthrough:

Drum Mixing Tutorial Playlist:

[MichaelNatrin]

I agree that the beta 57 is extremely versatile. Great kit & video!

[johnmichaelmacdonald]

Excellent information! I'm really enjoying your videos.

[billytremoloband]

Beta91a for the win 🤜🤜🤜 great sound even on its own

[sonofaguppy]

Thanks Alan! Good info as always. Hey so, which mic case is that? Also, do you ever wash your SM58 mic grills?

[merlanbromisch]

Sry, but I can't find any information that the beyer M88 is a ribbon mic! It's a dynamic microphone. However...do you have any ribbon mics that you use live? Cause Ribbons can easily get destroyed especially live on stage.

[damirvukelic]

In studio settings, what mic would you suggest for a kick out mic?

[onefatstratcat]

ahhhh.. microphones and a small bag of weed from 1987?