M-Audio Sputnik Condenser Tube Microphone Multi Pattern

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M-Audio Sputnik Multi-Pattern Live Diaphragm Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone with Case and Accessories Customer Feedback Read the Complete User's Guide (771 KB PDF) Ear 2 Track is an Authorized M-Audio Dealer! The New Standard in Multi-Use Tube Mics Has Landed 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 award-winning 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. Shipping: US Customers -- this product normally ships from California or Massachusetts in 1-3 business days. International Customers -- this product normally ships from Massachusetts 1-5 business days. Shipping upgrades available at checkout. Guarantee: 30-day money back guarantee. Factory sealed new item with full US manufacturer's warranty. Support: Tech help when you need it. We know how to use the gear you buy from us. Details: Please see our store policies . Reviews "The M-Audio Sputnik is my new favorite microphone. Anyone searching for a high-quality tube microphone can begin and end their search with Sputnik... it's destined to join that select group of "go-to" mics... it really does have that ‘magic’."-- Pro Audio Review "This is the most super-excellent affordable microphone that's ever been made in the history of the Universe, I'm not kidding you."-- TapeOp Magazine "A great performer and a good looker.”-- Sound on Sound " M-Audio deserves kudos for taking a bold and well-researched approach to a new tube-mic design . . . "The Sputnik captured the 2007 award for offering vintage tube-mic sound in a multipurpose mic for well under a grand."-- Electronic Musician "Even before I hooked it up, I was amazed at just how solid everything felt. After I hooked it up, I thought it sounded fantastic . . . I did a background vocal session for a friend with the Sputnik and the ProjectMix I/O. He was blown away and wondered what I cut the vocal with. And that seems to be the general reaction to the Sputnik—it’s just an amazing mic at an amazing price."-- Jim Boggia, Singer/Songwriter/ Recording Artist Features Vintage tube design for coveted classic sound at an affordable price Low-current/high-voltage 6205M vacuum tube for linear behavior with graceful overload characteristics 3-micron evaporated-gold Mylar diaphragm for capturing extremely sensitive to musical nuances Built for pros by pros; designed from scratch with input from top studio engineers Custom tuning lets you spotlight vocals and instruments for signature sound Selectable cardioid, figure-8, and omni polar patterns for total studio flexibility Solid brass body with polished nickel finish stands up to heavy use -10dB (attenuation) pad 80Hz 2nd-order high-pass filter Dedicated power supply with included 7-pin cable Soft cloth microphone bag Includes shockmount, dedicated 7-pin power supply/cable, and custom flight case Signature Sound Great sounding vocals and other acoustic tracks start with the microphone itself. Building on years of expertise, our engineering team conducted exhaustive research into this phenomenon and established just what gives the top high-end studio condensers their ineffable qualities. Then they distilled the best characteristics of these classic vacuum tube designs into one extraordinary mic with M-Audio’s trademark value pricing. In fact many listening test participants feel that the Sputnik mic exhibits the praised throaty lows and low-mids of the Neumann U47 along with the upper-m... read more

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