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M-Audio Sputnik Tube Mic Features:
- 3-micron, evaporated-gold Mylar diaphragm
- New old stock 6205M vacuum tube
- Cardioid, figure-8, and omni polar patterns
- -10 dB (attenuation) pad
- 80 Hz 2nd-order high-pass filter
- Solid brass body with polished nickel finish
- Dedicated power supply with included 7-pin cable allows up to 200-ft cable runs
- Professional shockmount
- Soft cloth bag
- Custom flight case
Sputnik gives you classic vintage tube mic sound and performance at an affordable price
High-end studio condenser mics are coveted the world over for their smooth response and warmth. After years of research into how vacuum tubes and other mic components interact to achieve this level of performance, M-Audio is proud to present Sputnik, which gives you this legendary sound quality at an extremely reasonable price. Selectable patterns, pre-tested low-current vacuum tube, huge dynamic range, custom power supply, and a remarkably thin evaporated gold coated diaphragm are a few of the pro features that will help give your music the highest possible recording quality.
| M-Audio Sputnik Tube Mic Specifications: |
|---|
| Type |
| Large diaphragm condenser |
| Polar Pattern |
| Cardioid, omni, figure-8 |
| Frequency Response |
| 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1.5 dB |
| Sensitivity |
| 30 mV/Pa (-30.5 dBV) |
| Max. SPL for 0.5% THD |
| 132 dB (142 dB with 10 dB pad) |
| Equivalent Noise Level |
| 18 dB A-weighted |
| Output Impedance |
| 200 ohms, transformer isolated |
| Recommended Load Impedance |
| > 1,000 ohms |
| Preamp Topology |
| 6205M pentode vacuum tube, wired as a triode, military grade selected |
| Power Requirement |
| > 48 V phantom power |
| Connectors |
| 7-pin male XLR for mic output to power supply; 3-pin male XLR for power supply output |
| Attenuation and Rolloff |
| Swithcable 10 dB pad; switchable 80 Hz 2nd-order (12 dB/octave) rolloff |
| Height |
| 8.25" / 210 mm |
| Width |
| 3" / 76 mm |
| Depth |
| 2" / 50 mm |
| Weight |
| 1.6 lbs / 725 g |
Warranty Information
| Product: | Period: |
| M-Audio Sputnik Tube Mic | 1 Year |
Package Contents
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- (1) M-Audio Sputnik Tube Mic
- (1) Power Supply
- [100-240V 50/60Hz]
- (1) 7-pin Power Cable
- (1) Shock Mount
- (1) Soft Case
- (1) Road Case
- (1) Warranty
