M-Audio SPUTNIK Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Mic SPUTNIK M-Audio M Audio Large Diaphram Condensor Mics Studio Mics Microphones Pro Audio Accessories Accessories ![]()
M-Audio's Sputnik mic signals the
end of microphone envy. Based on a classic vacuum tube
design and manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities to exacting standards, this
multi-pattern, large diaphragm studio condenser delivers the lush, classic sound
normally associated with rare and expensive vintage mics like the
Neumann U47 and AKG C12. Sputnik's combination of hand-picked military-grade
vacuum tube, ultrasensitive evaporated gold Mylar diaphragm, solid brass construction,
and multiple polar patterns makes it ideal for a wide
variety of voices, instruments, and applications?especially putting that signature sound
in the spotlight. M-Audio engineered this amazing microphone from scratch
with input from top recording industry studio engineers. Finally, you
can get a boutique-quality microphone at a price that's not
in the stratosphere. Features: vintage tube design (high output impedance
cascode circuit) 3-micron evaporated gold Mylar diaphragm low-current
6205M pentode tube, wired in triode mode cardioid, figure-8,
and omni polar patterns -10dB (attenuation) pad 80Hz
2nd-order high-pass filter solid brass body with polished nickel
finish dedicated power supply with included 7-pin cable
professional shockmount soft cloth bag custom flight case
Specifications: capsule: 3-micron thick Mylar with evaporated gold, double-sided
transconductance amplifier: 6205M pentode vacuum tube, wired as a
triode, military grade selected frequency response: 20Hz ? 20kHz
?1 dB sensitivity: 30mV/Pa (-30.5dBV) max. SPL for
0.5% THD: 132dB (or 142dB with 10dB pad) equivalent
noise level: 18dB (A-weighted) output impedance: 200 Ohms, transformer
isolated recommended load impedance: > 1 kOhms connectors:
7-pin male XLR for mic output to power supply; 3-pin
male XLR for power supply output attenuation and rolloff:
switchable 10dB pad; switchable 80Hz 2nd-order (12dB/octave) rolloff polar
patterns: cardioid, omni, figure-8 size/weight: 8-1/4" (h) x 3"
(w) x 2" (d); 1.6 lbs.
Price: $799.99 |
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