The ART C1USB is a side-address, FET cardioid condenser microphone operating within a cardioid polar pattern and featuring a useful digital twist: with its on-board analog-to-digital converter, it plugs directly into your computer via USB 2.0. It also sports a digital-to-analog converter through which you can monitor mic sound and computer playback via 1/8" / 3.5mm stereo jack—the very same connection point as your Apple or Android device's headphones port. Thus, this microphone is also an interface for recording and monitoring, with a mix control that allows you to blend computer audio (playback) and microphone input to provide a low-latency recording solution.
The Microphone also includes an input gain control, a -10 dB pad switch, a low-frequency roll-off filter at 100 Hz, and an SPL of 130 dB. Additionally, a microphone stand mount, desktop stand, and USB 2.0 cable are included.
Key Features
- 32mm gold-sputtered cardioid capsule
- USB 2.0 16-bit / 48 kHz AD converter
- integrated stereo headphone Output with level and mix Controls, input trim control, -10 dB input trim pad & low-frequency roll-off switches
- Compatible with current Windows, Linux and OS X operating systems
- All-metal chassis and stainless steel wire-mesh windscreen
- Microphone stand mount and desktop stand included
