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 U47 and C12. Sputnik’s combination of a 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.
Key Features:
- 3-micron, evaporated-gold Mylar diaphragm
- new old stock 6205M vacuum tube
- 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
Compatibility:
- Octane
- Tampa
- DMP3
- ProjectMix I/O
- FireWire 1814
- FireWire 410
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 ±1.5dB
- 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 ?, transformer isolated
- recommended load impedance: > 1 k?
- 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
More information about this product: (Link to: M-Audio Website)
