M-Three - Multi-pattern FET Condenser Microphone,
ART
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 ART M-Three can easily be applied to virtually any recording
or live application.
The ART 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 ART M-Three excels anywhere
superior sound quality is required, yet subtlety and clarity is
paramount.
Due to its rugged construction and ability to handle high SPL, the
ART M-Three is an outstanding choice for live sound reinforcement or
live recording applications. It can handle the levels you'd see on an
overhead mic for drum kits or in front of guitar or bass cabinets.
Controls on the microphone itself 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.
The included heavy-duty shock-mount suspension virtually eliminates
vibration and handling noise, while at the same time safely securing
the microphone in any position needed during the recording process.
Multiple Polar Patterns:
A Cardioid polar pattern is the
standard setting for almost all applications. It will give you the best
results on most voice and a wide range of instruments. It offers full
frequency response off of the front of the microphone. The advantage of
proximity effect (increased low frequency response when microphone is
placed close to sound source*) and excellent noise rejection from the
sides and back, or 180' position of the microphone.
The cardioid pattern is ideal for single instrument or vocal use.
The pattern picks up only sound directly in front of the mic. Sound
from the other direction is rejected. In live sound applications and
remote recording ART M-Three's cardioid pattern offers excellent
feedback rejection and better isolation and will give you the best
results on most vocal applications and a wide range of solo instruments
including background brass and woodwinds, acoustic stringed instruments
(violin, viola and cello), drums and percussion. Note:
The cardioid symbol on the microphone housing denotes the 'live side',
or front face of the microphone that in all cases should 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 needs 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 hear sound from
both front and back. This is ideal for recording a solo vocal or
instrument with limited proximity effect, 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 also can be used for or duet vocals or for recording
harmony vocals with two vocalists.
*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.
Again, experimentation with mic placement during the recording process
is the key. The omnidirectional polar pattern does not exhibit this
effect.
As a condenser microphone, the ART M-Three requires phantom power to
operate. A subtle recessed LED under the gold capsule behind the
microphone windscreen will illuminate when phantom power is present,
and the microphone is operational.
The microphone's chassis is precision-tooled zinc/aluminum alloy
with a dent resistant stainless-steel wire-mesh windscreen. The
included heavy-duty shock-mount suspension virtually eliminates
vibration and handling noise, while at the same time safely securing
the microphone in any position needed during the recording process.
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 Microphone
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
Pre-attenuation Pad Switches: -6dB, -12dB
S/N Ratio: 78dB
Sensitivity: -35dB (+/-2dB)
Impedance: <200 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 1000 ohms
Power Requirement: 48v Phantom Power
Dimensions: 37mm x 175mm / 1.5 inches x 6.9 inches
Weight: 16oz / 469g
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.