Delivered in a suitcase with mic clips and a stereo rail for a variety of stereo recording options, this matched pair of dark bronze Microtech Gefell M 300 Small-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphones with Basic Accessories features two microphones designed for accurate reproduction of solo instruments and vocals in live stage applications and home, project, and commercial recording studios.
Each M 300 utilizes a pressure-gradient design and cardioid polar pattern to offer enhanced rejection of off-axis sounds. The unique mic capsule features a 16mm gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragm and is constructed from ceramic rather than metal to ensure consistent performance at a variety of temperatures. The capsule is protected by a triple-layer wire-mesh grille at the front and a dual-layer mesh for the rear-entry ports. Transformerless circuitry yields low noise and contributes to a high dynamic range of 131 dB. The 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response features a gentle 3 dB treble boost between 6 and 10 kHz to increase clarity and presence. An XLR 3-pin output ensures standardized connectivity and 48 VDC phantom powering provides battery-free operation.
- Ideal for stereo miking instruments and ensembles
- Small-diaphragm capsule allows a compact body for easy placement in tight spaces
- Pressure-gradient design and cardioid polar pattern offer enhanced rejection of off-axis sounds such as stage bleed and indirect room ambience
- Transformerless circuitry contributes to low noise and high dynamic range
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response with a smooth treble boost
- High maximum SPL of 147 dB
- 48 VDC phantom powered—no batteries required
- XLR 3-pin output allows easy connection to most mic preamps, audio interfaces, and recording consoles
- Includes one 25mm stereo bracket for easy positioning in stereo configurations
- Includes two MH 93.1 mic holders
- Includes a suitcase for safe storage and transport
- To ensure the highest quality performance, phantom power goes through a DC/DC converter to raise the voltage to 60V; this high polarizing voltage makes for the mic's impressive SPL handling and keeps self-noise to a minimum.
- In addition, the polarizing voltage is delivered to the capsule via an optical coupler, which decouples the supply, reducing ripple and virtually eliminates any phantom power supply noise and/or spurious interference.
- The electronics involve some clever optically isolated powering technology, in which a high-intensity LED, driven directly from the phantom supply, illuminates a photocell, which drives a DC/DC converter. This innovative approach neatly isolates the capsule bias and impedance converter power rails from the phantom supply, which helps in achieving the mic's very low noise floor. This effectively performs the task of the transformer without the ringing or bandwidth limitation that is usually associated.
- By providing pure DC to the capsule, you get both an improved performance and a lower self noise, most notably in the broadband spectrum.
- RFI protection is high, making susceptibility to radio interference extremely low.