ART M-Three Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone
APPLIED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Description
The ART M-Three multi-pattern wide diaphragm condenser microphone is one of the most versatile microphones available for your studio toolkit. Three selectable polar patterns, two position low frequency roll-off, and two position pad switch on the body of the microphone ensure the M-Three can easily be applied to virtually any recording or live application.
The M-Three is the microphone of choice for recording critical tracks including solo vocals, saxophones, flutes, brass or woodwinds, acoustic guitars, or acoustic bass. The M-Three excels anywhere superior sound quality is required, yet subtlety and clarity are paramount.
Due to its rugged construction and ability to handle high SPL, the M-Three is an outstanding choice for live sound reinforcement or live recording applications. It can handle the levels encountered on an overhead microphone for drum kits or in front of guitar or bass cabinets.
Controls on the microphone include a -6 & -12dB pad switch, allowing distortion-free reproduction of extremely loud at-source signals, and a two position -12dB/octave low frequency roll-off at 100Hz & 200Hz that reduces unnecessary low end 'boominess' and low frequency interference.
A Cardioid polar pattern is the standard setting for almost all applications, providing excellent results on most voices and a wide range of instruments. It offers full frequency response from the front of the microphone. The advantage of proximity effect (increased low frequency response when the microphone is placed close to the sound source) and excellent noise rejection from the sides and back, or the 180° position of the microphone.
The cardioid pattern is ideal for single instrument or vocal use, picking up sound directly in front of the microphone while rejecting sound from other directions. In live sound applications and remote recording, the M-Three's cardioid pattern offers excellent feedback rejection and better isolation, yielding the best results on most vocal applications and a wide range of solo instruments, including background brass and woodwinds, acoustic stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello), drums, and percussion.
Note: The cardioid symbol on the microphone housing denotes the 'live side', or front face of the microphone, which should always face the performer.
The Omnidirectional polar pattern picks up sound equally from all around the microphone. This is mostly used for recording ambient sounds, or when recording in an exceptionally good sounding live room where the character, ambiance, and tone of the studio need to be recorded, as well as the source voice or instrument. It would also be the ideal choice for picking up audience interaction in a live recording situation.
The Bi-directional or Figure-8 polar pattern will capture sound from both the front and back. This is ideal for recording a solo vocal or instrument with limited proximity effect, offering better off-axis rejection (limited interference from the sides of the microphone) while still picking up room ambience or natural reverberation from behind the microphone. It can be used for duet vocals or when recording harmony vocals with two vocalists simultaneously.
As a condenser microphone, the M-Three requires phantom power to operate. A subtle recessed LED under the gold capsule behind the microphone windscreen illuminates when phantom power is present, and the microphone is operational.
The included heavy-duty shock-mount suspension virtually eliminates vibration and handling noise, while safely securing the microphone in any position needed during the recording process. Vocalists can use the proximity effect to their advantage, adding fullness and more 'bottom end' to the voice. Experienced vocalists can easily incorporate it as part of their overall microphone technique. Experimentation with microphone placement during the recording process is key. The omnidirectional polar pattern does not exhibit this effect.
Features
- Selectable Polar Patterns (Omni-Directional, Cardioid & Figure-8)
- Dual Position -6dB & -12dB Pad Switches
- Dual Position -12dB/Octave 100Hz & 200Hz Low Frequency Roll-Off Switch
- Extremely Warm, Smooth-Sounding Low Noise Circuit Design
- Extremely Wide Dynamic Range
- Dual 32mm Low Mass Gold Sputtered Diaphragm Capsule
- Aluminum Carrying Case & Deluxe Cradle Shockmount Included
Specifications
| Type | Wide Diaphragm Side Address Condenser |
| Capsule | Dual 32mm Gold Sputtered Low Mass Diaphragm |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional & Figure-8 |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20,000Hz |
| MAX SPL | 135dB / 145dB (0, -10dB) |
| Low Frequency Roll-Off | 12dB/octave @ 100Hz, 12dB / Octave @ 200Hz |
| Pad Switches | -6dB, -12dB |
| S/N Ratio | 78dB |
| Sensitivity | -35dB (+/-2dB) |
| Impedance | <200 ohms |
| Load Impedance (Recommended) | 1000 ohms |
| Power Requirement | 48v Phantom Power |
| Dimensions | 37mm x 175mm / 1.5 inches x 6.9 inches |
| Weight | 16oz / 469g |
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