Mike Shinoda

Mike Shinoda used this microphone to record vocals for the Xero tracks.

Mike Shinoda uses the Sennheiser SKM 2000 Wireless Microphone with the e865 capsule since 2010.

Mike Shinoda used the Crate G20 Guitar Ampilfer to record the Xero Tracks.

it can be seen in his studio at 703

it can be seen in his studio at 656

he has the ether wave next to his keyboard during live performances

In a feature on the Native Instruments Blog, Mike Shinoda is shown using an Akai MPC60 in his studio, highlighting his innovative approach to blending Bollywood, hip hop, and metal.

he can be seen with a fender Rhodes in his recording studio

Listed in this article, used for the recording of the original Xero demo tape in in 1997

Listed in this article, used for the recording of the original Xero demo tape in in 1997

Listed in this article, used for the recording of the original Xero demo tape in in 1997

Listed in this article, used for the recording of the original Xero demo tape in in 1997

In an Instagram post by Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda is shown with a Fender American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster prominently placed in his studio guitar rack.

you can see the cathedral with his other pedals, although he is not using it for the beat in the video

According to this image, Mike uses Dunlop .73's.

According to Reverb, Mike Shinoda used the Yamaha KX5, which is highlighted as part of Linkin Park's gear history.

During Linkin Park's acoustic performance of "In My Remains" at the LPU Summit in Camden, NJ, on August 17, 2012, Mike Shinoda played the Casio Privia PX-410R. This performance can be seen in the video by Eliot on YouTube.

In a story on Instagram, Mike Shinoda revealed that he received the Native Instruments Kontrol S49 MK3.

In the YouTube video titled "Linkin Park: From Zero World Tour - Los Angeles, CA September 11th, 2024" by linkinboss, at approximately 57:20, you can clearly see Mike Shinoda using a Fender Blacktop Baritone Telecaster. He has this guitar tuned to Drop A for the performance of "Lost In The Echo."

Mike Shinoda has confirmed the use of the Neumann U47 microphone by stating in a tweet, "I record on a U47 primarily."

Mike Shinoda has been using the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Keyboard (replacing his Nord Stage 2 used from 2014-2017) since Linkin Park's September 5th 2024 launch show.

In the "Up From The Bottom" music video, Mike Shinoda is seen using a PRS SE 277 Baritone - Charcoal Burst, as evidenced by the footage starting at the 2:38 mark.

In the video titled "Inside the Studio for 'Heavy Is The Crown' [LPTV FROM ZERO: Episode 19] - Linkin Park," at timestamp 3:43, a Tascam Portastudio 424 MKII can be seen on the right side, confirming its use by Mike Shinoda.

During the pre-production of Meteora in Mike's home studio, he is running Pro Tools on what appears to be an Apple Mac G3 at 2:48 with the band playing back after Chester's vocals for Resolution. (AKA The Wizard Song)

From Audio-Technica's 2008 press release titled "Linkin Park and Audio-Technica Mics Hit the Road Once Again." - "Chester Bennington, along with Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park, uses the Audio-Technica Artist Elite 5000 Series UHF True Diversity Wireless System. This system includes the AEW-R5200 true diversity frequency-agile dual receiver and the AEW-T6100 hypercardioid dynamic microphone. Additionally, the AEW-T1000 UniPak transmitters are used for wireless guitars."

Around 0:49 you can clearly see its an Orange Rockerverb combo amp.

In this photo from Mike Shinoda's instagram post, Mike Shinoda can be seen using a Gibson custom 1963 Firebird V. Judging by the bridge, I assume it is a Firebird V with a Maestro Vibrola.

In the Premier Guitar Rig Rundown video featuring Linkin Park, it is confirmed that Mike Shinoda uses D'Addario EXL110 Nickelwound Guitar Strings 10-46.

The Rig Rundown article say he use it paired with a computer and MIDI but they also have a Fractal FC-12 in case of emergency during shows.

In a Rig Rundown interview with Premier Guitar on YouTube, Mike Shinoda's guitar technician, Marc Vangou, confirmed that Shinoda utilizes a custom combination of D'Addario strings. Specifically, he employs the D'Addario NYXL Nickelwound Guitar Strings 10-46 set with a nickel wound .049 on the low E string for his guitars, and the D'Addario EXL157 .014-.068 for all baritone guitars.