Ellie Goulding has primarily been known for her vocals, so she typically uses microphones specifically designed for singers. Her most common microphone is a Telefunken U47, which costs around £1,200 and is considered one of the highest quality valve condensers for singers. She also uses high-end wireless microphones, Sennheiser SKM 5200 and 9000 (both over £1,000), for live performance. However, for her home studio, she's been seen to use a Shure SM7B, which is far cheaper than any of the other microphones.