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Published on 07/04/07 at 00:37
Type: large diaphragm condenser, gold evaporated
Digraph polar cardioid

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity: 16 mV / Pa (-36 dBV)
SPL max. for 0.5% THD: 128 dB
Equivalent noise level: 14 dB (A weighted)

Output impedance: 200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance:> 1000 Ohms

Preamp Topology: Class A FET preamp
Power Requirements: 48V phantom power
Connector: XLR 3-pin male

Grille and Body: grille and body wire, all brass
Finish: Nickel silver plating
Height / weight: 185mm (h) x 52mm (w) 650 g

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

10 months.

- What is so special that you like most and least?

+: The price
+: It looks sturdy
+: It is still pretty ...
+: Medium very faithful

+ / -: Serious well made but lacks a bit of presence.

-: A little less treble, but a quick equalization and that makes good.
-: No suspension, the grip is sufficient but in the concurence ago suspensions ...

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
As dynamic, absolutely nothing to do. is the day and night at his, and not much more expensive (but hey they are not made for the same use is normal).

- How would you rate the quality / price?
I am a bit angry at this level, I paid € 105 and some months after I see a playback of 65 but hey .... € 105 for this quality is already very well, so a € 65 if you have a small budget like me I recommend it.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes. It is really not expensive, it is solid, it is transparent, and from acute stuffy sound is still very good. It's on to more expensive it gets better, but still allows the equalization to get a clear sound.
While it certainly lacks warmth, it is far from a tube microphone. Personally I prefer having a microwave transparent, to color and put the potatoes later in the audio chain. I think we can work better taking this, but after a matter of taste. (And make no mistake, this m-audio is good but c not a model of clarity)

I would put 9 because it's not perfect but a microphone for a home studio, c still a more than restectable at a very aggressive.