Mariah Carey

In this picture from Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross duet "Endless Love" music video, Mariah was using Sony C-800G. Mariah was one of the first artists to use this microphone (around 1993) considering she was signed to Sony at that time, and she has been seen using it many times in her career

Mariah Carey currently uses this microphone in her live performances.

Mariah Carey using Neumann U67 in 2018

Mariah Carey used this along with a Cetec Vega T82B for her MTV Unplugged recording in 1992.

In a November 2007 Glamour Magazine feature, Mariah Carey is pictured holding a Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster in her Hello Kitty-themed bathroom.

Mariah Carey used this microphone in multiple performances including her MTV Unplugged recording in 1992.

We can see Mariah using the Telefunken capsule in chrome color variant, paired with a Shure AD2X transmitter. She's been using that combo since the Caution World Tour up until some performances before her Christmas shows in 2022 (with exceptions from time to time).

In the video included in the article we can see Mariah using a KSM9 capsule with a Shure AD2X transmitter, both gold plated. She's been using that combo throughout her 2022 Christmas shows, however she used to use a KSM9 capsule in 2006 during The Adventures Of Mimi Tour with an U2 transmitter, and also a couple times in the 2013-2014 period with an UR2 transmitter.

Here Mariah can be seen using the DPA 2028-B-SL1 microphone capsule.

In the Live 8 performance video titled "Mariah Carey - We Belong Together (Live 8 2005)," Mariah Carey is seen using the Shure U2/Beta 87A wireless microphone. The event, organized by Live 8 and held in London's Hyde Park on July 2, 2005, serves as the proof of her use of this specific gear.

Mariah Carey uses the Neumann KK 105 U BK capsule head, as confirmed by her front-of-house engineer Phillip Strong, who expressed his admiration for the gear: "I’ve been a huge Neumann fan throughout my years mixing. The new KK 105 U, native for Shure Axient systems, is a welcome addition and truly exceptional. The capsule is crafted second to none while sonically it’s incredibly clear, natural, super tight, and built with very high gain before feedback. I’m thrilled with it." This information is supported by a publication titled "Mariah Carey Already Uses the new Neumann KK 105 U Capsule Head."

On August 21, 2018, Mariah Carey posted a photo on her Facebook page taken in a recording studio, which prominently features the Purple Audio MC77 Limiting Amplifier.

On August 21, 2018, Mariah Carey shared a photo on her Facebook page from a recording studio that prominently features the UREI 1178 Dual Peak Limiter.

On August 21, 2018, Mariah Carey posted a photo on her Facebook page from a recording studio, which prominently features the Pultec EQP-1A3 Equalizer.

On August 21, 2018, Mariah Carey posted a photo on her Facebook page from a recording studio, which prominently features the Focusrite Red 6.

On August 21, 2018, Mariah Carey posted a photo on her Facebook page from a recording studio, which prominently features the Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, confirming its use in her recording process.

Mariah Carey is shown posing with the Shure 55S Unidyne Dynamic Microphone on the cover art for her single "Vision of Love," as evidenced by an image available on Equipboard.

Mariah Carey can be seen using the Neumann KK 105 U capsule mounted on a Shure Axient Digital handheld transmitter during her 2025 live performances.

Mariah Carey is confirmed to use the UAD API 2500 Bus Compressor during her "The Butterfly" residency in Las Vegas. This information comes from her mixing engineer, who highlighted the use of various UAD plug-ins to perfect the show's sound. He specifically mentioned, "For instance, getting the snare right was crucial—a factor that sent Strong on a quest, working through a string of plug-ins until he settled on the API 2500 Bus Compressor: 'That was exactly what I was looking for. It helped me control the snare on the hard hits and keep the rim shots right where I needed them—there’s a significant amount of rim-shotting in the show, because, you know, R&B ballads.'" This was reported by Clive Young in a Mixonline article titled "Mixing Mariah at the Colosseum: Live Sound Showcase."

Mariah Carey is confirmed to use the Universal Audio Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb Plug-In during her "The Butterfly" residency in Las Vegas. This was revealed by her mixing engineer, who discussed the use of various UAD plug-ins to enhance the show's sound. He specifically stated, "I can get the snare to sit exactly where I want it to and give that nice ’90s R&B sound as well, so using that in conjunction with the Lexicon 224 digital reverb plug-in, I can emulate some of those great ’90s snares that I need for her. It’s amazing." This information was reported by Clive Young in a Mixonline article titled "Mixing Mariah at the Colosseum: Live Sound Showcase."

Mariah Carey is confirmed to use the Universal Audio Manley Variable Mu® Limiter Compressor Plug-In during her "The Butterfly" residency in Las Vegas. This information was disclosed by her mixing engineer, who highlighted the effectiveness of various UAD plug-ins in enhancing the show's audio quality. He specifically mentioned, "Strong puts some other favorite UAD plug-ins to work, too, such as the Manley Variable Mu on keyboards: 'That Manley came through with flying colors. The Variable Mu is so clear and transparent and open, and it controls the level without squishing—no pulling and tugging. It has been amazing. It’s a fantastic plug-in.” This was reported by Clive Young in a Mixonline article titled "Mixing Mariah at the Colosseum: Live Sound Showcase."

In a 2012 studio session video posted by Blaqueground on YouTube, Mariah Carey is seen using a Neumann U47 microphone while ad-libbing.