M-Five - Ribbon Microphone,
ART
The ART M-Five has been engineered to deliver incredibly open and
natural sounding recordings available only from a classic ribbon
microphone design.
The active element of the ART M-Five is a very thin corrugated
aluminum ribbon mounted under low tension between the poles of a strong
magnet. This classic design delivers the warmest and most natural sound
reproduction available from virtually any style of studio microphone.
With incredibly fast and accurate transient response and stunning
realism, the ART M-Five classic ribbon microphone is ideal for todays
direct to digital recordings.
Although ribbon microphones are by their nature extremely fragile,
the ART M-Five can handle high sound pressure levels approaching 148dB
range. The low-tension 2-inch long, 2-micron thick aluminum ribbon
design offers audio reproduction with smooth, natural extended low and
high frequency response.
The asymmetrical figure-8 pickup pattern has an extended sweet spot
on the rear face of the microphone allowing the recording to accurately
reproduce the natural space and ambient reverberation of a good
sounding live room.
The microphone's chassis is precision-tooled aluminum alloy with a
dent resistant stainless-steel wire-mesh windscreen. The included
shock-mount virtually eliminates vibration and handling noise, while at
the same time safely securing the microphone in any position needed
during the recording process.
Although it is never a good idea to apply any phantom power to any
ribbon microphone, the ART M-Five does include a protection circuit in
series with the microphone's XLR input to protect the fragile ribbon
element from stray voltages that could otherwise irreparably damage the
ribbon.
Features
- Low-Mass Aluminum Ribbon Element
- Figure-8 audio directionality with extended sweet spot
- Extremely Natural Sounding - Ideal for Critical Vocal & Instrument Tracking
- Easily handles ultra-high sound pressure levels (up to148dB)
- Fast accurate transient response with stunning realism
- Low residual noise
- No power supply required
- Aluminum Carrying Case & Deluxe Cradle Shockmount Included
Specifications:
Type: Ribbon Microphone
Capsule: 2.5-micron 35mm Aluminum Ribbon
Polar Pattern: Figure-8
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 15kHz
Max SPL: 148dB
Sensitivity: -54dB (+/-3dB)
S/N Ratio: 70dB @ 1Pa
Impedance: <600 ohms
Equivalent Noise Level: 18dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
Dimensions: 70mm x 160mm / 2.75 inches x 6.5 inches
Weight: 8oz / 200g
Microphones Series Overview
Created to complement ART's
industry leading brand of tube preamps, tube compressors and recording
accessories, the ART M-Series will set the performance standard for
professional microphones in this class and price category.
Created specifically for professional, project and high-end home studio
environments, M-Series microphones deliver superior sound and build
quality, clarity and an unrivalled tone. Three all new innovative wide
diaphragm side address FET microphones and one compact format large
diaphragm classic ribbon microphone make up the M-Series line.