Elton John

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 7th paragraph states that a Audio-Technica AE6100 is in Elton's equipment list.

"The Million Dollar Piano’s input list takes a democratic approach to the matter of microphone selection, spanning its stage plot with everything from a hardwired Audio-Technica AE6100 at John’s vocal position (...) "

on this website, the article presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

On page 2, the 7th paragraph states that microphone AKG 460 is used on his live performances for capturing cymbal sound.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 7th paragraph states that a Sennheiser MD 421 is in Elton's equipment list.

Closeup of the mic can be seen around 0:10 mark. Elton has been said to use Sennheiser mics in general, and there have been claims of using the 441 in particular.

He can also be seen to use this mic as early as 1974, as first seen around 2:27 during a concert in London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF14ECixT9I

I'm not sure if this is the exact microphone model, but it seems to be similar in shape. I was also unable to find an exact date for the mic, but scowering various forums has lead to claims that it was popular during the 1970s, also used in drumming.

Elton John uses the Shure Beta 58A microphone during live performances, as mentioned in an article by Entertainment Tonight.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 7th paragraph states that Shure SM57 is in Elton's equipment list.

Can be seen in this YouTube video at 02:01

on this website, the article presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

On page 2, the 7th paragraph states that a pair of AKG 414s is used on his live performances.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 8th paragraph states that Sehnheiser 609 is used in Elton's live performances.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 7th paragraph states that Shure Beta 52 is used on kick.

The website presents some of the equipment used by Elton John on his magnificent live performances.

Second page, 8th paragraph states that Sehnheiser 409 is used in Elton's live performances.

In the video "Elton John - Bennie And The Jets (Red Piano Show - Live in Las Vegas)" Elton John can be seen using a Shure SM58 microphone, confirming its use during this 2005 performance at Caesars Palace. This is not the only time Elton using SM58 mic.

In the image provided, Elton John is seen holding a Shure U2/Beta 87A microphone alongside Smokey Robinson and Sting, confirming his use of this specific gear.

Elton John uses the Sony C-800G microphone for tracking in the studio, as documented in the YouTube film series 'Who Believes In Angels? Stories From The Edge Of Creation,' which captures the album's creation process.