M-Audio Sputnik Multi-Pattern Condensor Microphone he M-Audio Sputnik mic is based on a classic vacuum tube design and manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities to exacting standards. The M-Audio Sputnik multi-pattern, large diaphragm studio condenser delivers the lush, classic sound normally associated with rare and expensive vintage mics. Sputnik`s combination of 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, especially putting that signature sound in the spotlight. M-Audio engineered this amazing microphone from scratch with input from top recording industry studio engineers. Finally, you can get a boutique-quality microphone at a price that`s not in the stratosphere. Features : * Vintage tube design (high output impedance cascode circuit) * 3-micron evaporated gold Mylar diaphragm * Low-current 6205M pentode tube, wired in triode mode * 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 * 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 Ohms, transformer isolated * Recommended load impedance: > 1 kOhms * 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 * Size/weight: 8-1/4" (h) x 3" (w) x 2" (d); 1.6 lbs.