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 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."

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.

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