If you're a vocalist looking for the classic sound of a FET condenser microphone in a USB form-factor, consider the ART C1USB, a USB mic designed for sung vocals, podcasting, VO, and anything else that applies to the voice. Combining FET circuitry with the ease straight-to-computer recording, the C1USB can come in handy for home-studio use.

Monitor your vocals without latency straight from the mic over the 3.5mm headphone jack. Controls are on hand for headphone volume, mic gain, a -10 dB pad, and a high-pass filter to kill low rumble. Because of the mic's cardioid polar pattern, you won't pick up nearly as much of the room as you would with an omnidirectional or figure-8 mic; this makes the C1USB perfectly suited for untreated home/bedroom studios. A desktop mic stand, a mic mount, and a USB cable are included.

Designed for Your Voice, However You Use it

This mic is designed for your voice, whether you use it to sing, podcast, narrate audio books, or record voice-overs. You'll find the FET technology will help your voice sound full, yet clear and polished.

For Computers

The mic will operate with both Mac and Windows computers, without requiring a dedicated interface, preamp, or mixer.

Cardioid Polar Pattern for the Untreated Room

The microphone makes use of a directional cardioid polar pattern to minimize off-axis sound. This polar pattern naturally, yet effectively tamps down room tone and focuses the audio capture on what's directly in front of the mic, so everyone can clearly hear your voice.

Built-In 3.5mm Headphone Jack and Volume Dial

The mic offers a headphone jack for monitoring. Just plug a pair of headphones into the 3.5mm jack, and you'll be able to listen to your broadcast-quality audio in all its glory. A convenient volume dial helps you raise or lower the headphone volume, so you won't have to change the volume on your computer or your recording software to hear audio at your desired level. Finally, the mic offers low-latency blend and mix controls monitoring for your vocals. These come in handy for tracking to prerecorded material: you can use it to adjust the balance between your mic's pickup and the existing mix; adjust these knobs to your liking, and you won't hear any latency as you record.

Broadcast-Quality Audio Capture

The mic records audio at sample rates and resolutions up to 16-bit / 48 kHz, giving you the broadcast standard for media playback. When it comes to the digital technology in this mic, you need not worry about recording a substandard sound.

USB Connection Right Out of the Box

With an included desktop stand, mic mount, and USB cable, you can get up and running right away. Simply place the mic in the mount, attach the mount to the stand, and run the USB cable from the mic into your computer. When you're done, stow the mic in the included pouch for safekeeping.

UPC: 840402040927

ART C1USB Specs

Key Specs

Microphone Type	Large Diaphragm
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Element Type	Condenser
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	130 dB
Analog Output	No
USB/Digital Output	1x Unspecified Interface
Power Sources	Bus Power

Microphone

Microphone Type	Large Diaphragm
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Element Type	Condenser
Sound Field	Mono
Diaphragm	1.3" / 32 mm
Orientation	Side Address
Controls	Gain/Sensitivity, Pad, Low Cut/HPF, Headphone Volume
Pad	-10 dB
Filter & EQ	Low-Cut Filter: 100 Hz

Performance

Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	130 dB
Sensitivity	-35 dB
Equivalent Noise Level	20 dB (A-Weighted)

Connectivity

Analog Output	No
USB/Digital Output	1x Unspecified Interface
Cable Length	10' / 3 m
Wireless	No

Digital Audio

A/D Conversion	16-Bit
Sample Rate	48 kHz
Digital Signal Processing & FX	No
OS Compatibility	Windows macOS
Mobile App Compatible	No

Power

Power Sources	Bus Power
Operating Voltage	5 V

Physical

Color	Black
Mounting Thread Size	5/8"-27 Female
Dimensions	ø: 1.46 x L: 6.9" / ø: 37 x L: 175.3 cm
Weight	16.54 oz / 469 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight	2.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.8 x 8.5 x 3.3"

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