Michael Jackson's Microphones

In this clip (time stamp 2:34) Michael Jackson can be seen tracking vocals with Stevie Wonder, Michael is using the Original Vintage 1981 Model Shure SM7(A) (Serial Number 252) actually Dynamic Mic to capture his vocal. Tracking engineer is Bruce Swedien.

Find it on:

MJ had a Telefunken (AKG) C12 Mic in his Neverland Home Studio - Bruce also owns a Pair & these C12 Mic's & was used from time to time on MJs Vocals - Most Famous on Michael's Lead part & also on every singer of the Group of 'We Are The World'

Find it on:

Visible in this ca. 1987 photo of Jackson.

Find it on:

Michael Jackson frequently used the Telefunken ELA M 251 E microphone for lead vocals, including on "We Are the World" and "Another Part of Me." In the "Bad Sessions" footage, Bruce Swedien's vintage Telefunken 251 E is shown, highlighting its use by various artists, including Stevie Wonder and Jackson himself.

Find it on:

A user-uploaded photo from "This Is It" shows Michael Jackson using the Shure Beta 58A microphone.

Find it on:

In the film "This Is It," Michael Jackson is seen using a Shure WH20 dynamic microphone.

Find it on:

In the YouTube video "Michael Jackson's RECORDING SESSIONS! EXTREMELY RARE," it is mentioned that Michael Jackson occasionally used the Neumann M149 Tube Microphone. Bruce Swedien, his engineer, owns a pair of these microphones and favors them for recording vocals and choirs.

Find it on:

Bruce Swedien owns a Pair of Neumann M49's & used one of them on Michael Jackson's Lead Vocal on 'Earth Song' & Bruce Swedien's Pair of M49's on the Choir of 'Man In The Mirror' & 'Keep The Faith'

Find it on:

Michael Jackson used a Sony dynamic microphone during his Bad Tour, as evidenced by the provided image.

Find it on:

In a video clip at the 2:34 mark, Michael Jackson is seen recording vocals alongside Stevie Wonder using a vintage Shure SM7(A) microphone, specifically the 1981 model with serial number 252. The session was engineered by Bruce Swedien, as detailed in the Sound on Sound article "Bruce Swedien: Recording Michael Jackson."

Find it on:

Steve Hodge Head Engineer for Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Flyte Tyme Studios) Tracked the Vocals of Janet Jackson (Various) AKG C12 & Michael Jackson AKG The Tube on Duo Song 'SCREAM' from the HIStory Album

Find it on:

In the Sound on Sound article "Bruce Swedien: Recording Michael Jackson," it's noted that a Neumann U67 microphone was used during the recording sessions for Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."

Find it on:

In this 2001 photo, Michael Jackson is seen using a Shure U2 SM58 wireless microphone.

Find it on:

This is a community-built gear list for Michael Jackson.

  • Find relevant music gear like Microphones, Software Plugins and VSTs, Keyboards and Synthesizers, Instruments, and other instruments and add it to Michael Jackson.
  • The best places to look for gear usage are typically on the artist's social media, YouTube, live performance images, and interviews.
  • To receive email updates when Michael Jackson is seen with new gear, follow the artist.

Discography

Album Credits

Similar Artists

Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson

Singer, Bassist · The Jackson 5

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Singer, Keyboardist · P.Y.T's

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake

Keyboardist, Guitarist · All Star Tribute

R. Kelly

R. Kelly

Singer · Black Men United

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Singer, Keyboardist · Commodores

Beyoncé

Beyoncé

Singer · Destiny’s Child

The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5

WHAM!

WHAM!

The Pointer Sisters

The Pointer Sisters

Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang

George Michael

George Michael

Singer · WHAM!

Prince

Prince

Singer, Guitarist · The New Power Generation