M-Audio SPUTNIK Multi Pattern Condenser Tube Mic

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. Great sounding vocals and other acoustic tracks start with the microphone itself. M-Audio distilled the best characteristics of classic vacuum tube designs into one extraordinary mic with M-Audio’s trademark value pricing making it ideal for faithfully capturing a wide variety of sources including male and female vocals. With the Sputnik mic, you'll be up and running as soon as you open the box. Each mic includes a Professional shockmount, Dedicated power supply, 7-pin mic cable, grounded IEC power supply, soft cloth bag and a custom flight case. All you need to do is plug it in and open up a channel.

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