Simon Maisch has a large collection of microphones that are available for hire to producers, artists and sound engineers. Bridging the gap between the home studio to project environments, Simon offers equipment that is suitable for recording; as well as equipment tailored for live sound to supplement the in-house or engineers kit.
All equipment can be collected and returned from either Carlton, VIC or Coburg, VIC. Delivery services are not available.
Please note there is a minimum hire fee of $100.
If you are interested in hiring any equipment, please contact me here.
| Item | Type / Pattern | 1-day Rate | 3-Day Rate | Weekly Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | RCA 77DX (Vintage) | Ribbon - Switchable | $120 | $240 | $480 |
 | Beyerdynamic M160 (price per pair) | Ribbon - Hypercardioid | $52 | $104 | $208 |
 | Sennheiser MD441U3 (Vintage) | Dynamic - Supercardioid | $30 | $60 | $120 |
 | Sennheiser MD421 II (2 available, price per each) | Dynamic - Cardioid | $23 | $45 | $90 |
 | Sennheiser MD211 (pair) | Dynamic - Omni | $10 | $20 | $40 |
 | Beyerdynamic M88 (Vintage) | Dynamic - Hypercardioid | $24 | $49 | $98 |
 | Beyerdynamic M69 (Vintage) | Dynamic - Hypercardioid | $10 | $20 | $40 |
 | Beyerdynamic M201 TG | Dynamic - Hypercardioid | $18 | $35 | $70 |
 | Shure SM7b | Dynamic - Cardioid | $32 | $64 | $128 |
 | Electrovoice RE-20 (with shock mount) | Dynamic - Cardioid | $28 | $56 | $112 |
 | Draliensmith Alien8 | Dynamic - Figure 8 | $24 | $49 | $98 |
 | Beyerdynamic TG D70d | Dynamic - Hypercardioid | $10 | $20 | $40 |
 | Beyerdynamic M422 N (C) | Dynamic - Supercardioid | $8 | $16 | $32 |
 | Sennheiser e906 (2 available, price per each) | Dynamic - Supercardioid | $10 | $20 | $40 |
 | Beyerdynamic MCE90 (price per pair) | Condenser - Cardioid | $36 | $72 | $144 |
 | Nakamichi CM1000 (price per pair) | Condenser - Omni | $33 | $66 | $132 |
 | Audio-Technica ATM450 (price per pair) | Condenser - Cardioid | $25 | $50 | $100 |
 | Beyerdynamic TGd57c (2 available, price per each) | Condenser - Cardioid | $20 | $40 | $80 |
 | Shure Beta 91a | Condenser - Half-cardioid | $19 | $37 | $74 |
 | AKG C411L | Condenser - Contact Mic | $10 | $20 | $40 |
 | Avalon U5 | DI - Powered | $44 | $88 | $176 |
 | LA Audio DI2 (active) (3 available, price per each) | DI - Active | $7 | $15 | $30 |
 | Radial JDI (2 available, price per each) | DI - Passive | $10 | $21 | $42 |
 | Radial ProRMP | Reamp Box | $9 | $19 | $37 |
Microphone kits are also available at a discounted rate, and for example are an ideal solution for supplementing venue equipment if they only supply vocal microphones.
| Kit & Contents | Intended Use | 1-day Rate | 3-Day Rate | Weekly Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Complete Live Sound Kit: | $120 | $240 | $480 | |
| Beyerdynamic TG D70d | Kick Drum (outside) | |||
| Shure Beta 91a | Kick Drum (inside) | |||
| Beyerdynamic M201 TG | Snare Drum (top) | |||
| Beyerdynamic M422 (C) | Snare Drum (bottom) or Floor tom | |||
| Beyerdynamic TGd57c (2) | Toms (2) | |||
| Audio-Technica ATM450 (2) | Overheads | |||
 | Shure Beta 52a | Bass cab mic | |||
| Sennheiser e906 (2) | Guitar cab (2) | |||
| LA Audio DI2 (active) (2) | Line signals (2) | |||
 | Beyerdynamic Drum Kit: | $60 | $120 | $240 | |
| Beyerdynamic TGD70D | Kick Drum | |||
| Beyerdynamic M201 TG | Snare Drum | |||
| Beyerdynamic M422 (C) | Snare Drum (bottom) or Floor tom | |||
| Beyerdynamic TGd57c (2) | Toms (2) | |||
| Beyerdynamic MCE90 (pair) | Overheads (2) |
On all hires, microphone cables are included if required, for no charge.
Any borrowers are liable for any costs associated with repair or replacement for misuse or loss of items, and there is a refundable security deposit of $200 per hire agreement.
Note there is a $100 minimum hire fee.
Longer duration hires are possible, as well as courtesy discounts on multiple hires.
If you are interested in hiring any equipment, please contact me here.