Great questions. It’s a Shure SM7b. These are common all-purpose studio mics around Nashville, used to record everything from vocals to drums. The versatility is one reason I use it. It’s a dynamic mic, but I run an activator called a Cloudlifter CL-1 that essentially turns the mic into a condenser mic, and requires phantom power.
Look closely! I have the Apple Airpods in my ears. It’s kind of confusing how my signal chain works. It’s easier just to do a quick video.
Yes, I have thought about that! We’re expanding as fast as we can afford to do so, and sound gear isn’t near the top of the list right now…but hopefully within the next year!