Train's current mic setup includes the following models: Audio-Technica's Artist Elite 5000 Series wireless systems with AEW-T5400 transmitter for lead vocals, AE6100 Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone for lead and backing vocals, ATM650 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone for snare, AE5100 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone for hi-hat, ATM450 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone for overheads, and ATM250DE Dual-Element Instrument Microphone and AT4050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone for guitars.
The band's FOH mixer Rob Thomas stated, "This is simply the best sounding microphone selection I've had in years. I love them all. The ATM650 is like a great instrument mic on steroids, and it just sounds perfect on the snare. The ATM450, which we use for overheads, is one of my favourite condensers - a little side-address mic that sounds amazing on anything and will handle some serious SPL. The AT4050 is really round and packs a punch - I've used it on everything from overheads to guitars, and it makes everything sound huge.
Monitor engineer Rob Greene added, "The dual-element ATM250DE - whose dynamic and condenser elements we split into two channels on the console and blend or ride separately - just sounds great on guitar, and there are never any phasing problems. And the 5000 Series wireless with AEW-T5400 mic/transmitter vocal mic setup is great with the wedges - I can get a really high SPL and a full sound without feedback and I think it sounds better than wired."
(Jim Evans)