M-Audio Aries Handheld Condenser Microphone

The Aries is a professional condenser microphone designed specifically to capture live vocals with the highest quality. While condenser microphones offer much better responsiveness than dynamic mics, they are usually confined to the studio because their sonic sensitivity is accompanied by handling sensitivity. Now M-Audio's proprietary internal shock-mounting technology allows the Aries to deliver studio fidelity while minimizing handling noise and standing up to the rigors of the road. The cardioid capsule with 6-micron evaporated gold diaphragm and integral pop filter also rejects background sound for clarity and minimal feedback while handling the high SPLs of concert situations. Why settle for the average sonic quality of a dynamic on stage when you can have the superior quality of a condenser?

Features
Studio-quality cardioid design

3/4 in. diameter 6-micron evaporated gold diaphragm

Cardioid pattern rejects background sound

Warm-sounding solid brass capsule

Internal shock mounting minimizes handling noise

Internal pop filter minimizes wind and breath noise

20Hz-20kHz frequency response

Class A FET electronics

3-pin XLR (phantom powered)

Includes case and hard mount

Technical Info

Type: hand held mic, small diaphragm condenser

Polar pattern: cardioid

Frequency response: 20Hz -- 20kHz

Sensitivity: 13.8 mV/Pa (-37dBV re 1V/Pa)

Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 134dB SPL

Equivalent noise level: 17dB A-weighted

Output impedance: 200 ohms

Recommended load impedance: > 1,000 ohms

Preamp topology: class A FET, transformerless

Power requirement: 48 V phantom power

Connector: 3-pin male XLR

Dimensions: 40 mm (1.57 in.) diameter, top grille, 168 mm (6.60 in.) long

Weight: 260 g (9.2 oz)

Package: Aries microphone in zipper bag and hard mount packed in color cardboard box