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M-Audio Solaris Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

Don't let its whimsical "lollipop" design fool you -- the Solaris is a serious, sturdily-built large-diaphragm condenser with a flat frequency response. 16 People rated this product:

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Solaris is a large-capsule condenser microphone that sounds as good as it looks. Beneath the stylish exterior lies the best-sounding solid-state electronics available at any price. Vintage design principles merge with incredibly tight manufacturing standards to yield no more than +/-1dB of deviation across the entire 20Hz-20kHz frequency range-perfect for matched-pair stereo miking. The industry-thinnest evaporated gold diaphragm also delivers incredible sensitivity. Multi-pattern architecture provides flexibility that makes it ideal for just about any recording situation. It's like having three mics in one.

Features

1.1 in. evaporated gold diaphragm

Ultra-sensitive 3-micron diaphragm

Large all-brass capsule

Cardioid, omni and figure 8 polar patterns

20Hz-20kHz frequency response

+/-1dB tolerance across entire frequency range

Class A FET electronics w/ output transformer

-10dB attenuation pad

Low frequency rolloff switch (6dB per octave @ 125Hz)

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Specifications

Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz

Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa (-36 dBv)

Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD: 130dB

Equivalent Noise Level: 14dB (A-weighted)

Output Impedance: 200 Ohms

Recommended Load Impedance >1,000 Ohms

Power Requirement: 48-volt phantom power

Connector: 3-pin male XLR

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging: Shipping Weight: 5 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 17 x 6 x 5 in

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Sound: Sometimes a little too warm, and depending on the preamp, can sound a little hollow, but it's one of my favorite sounding mics. Sounds really good on vocals, dialog, and instruments like the violin and acoustic guitar. Feature: Excellent! Multi-pattern, roll off, pad, shock mount, a really nice hard case, it's very well stocked. Ease of Use: Just like any other mic, you do need to know it's strengths and weaknesses, but I've never needed more than some filtering or EQ to really get this mic shining. Quality: Extremely well made. Sturdy with a good heft. Solid shockmount too. Value: I paid $400 for it retail and brand new. Even at that price point it's been a good bargain. Manufacturer Support: I've had to deal with M-Audio support over their soundcards, but NEVER this mic. I can't say I'm a huge fan of their support though... The Wow Factor: People can't help but give it an extra look before recording on it. Very modern with a touch of old-school. It's hard to keep people from trying o touch it. It just screams "Pro". Overall: More than lived up to my expectations, and has become one of my favorite work-horse mics over the last 2 years I've been using it.

Style of Music: I'm an animation and foley recording engineer.

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Sound: I own just over a dozen large diaphram condenser of mics. AKG C414, AT-4033, Studio Projects C5, Rode NTK, Shure - pretty much the standard assortment for a project studio. That said, the Solaris is (by far) the dullest and thinnest sounding condenser I have ever used. In A\B test with everything, the Solaris always comes in sounding noticably thinner and wimpier (I don't know how else to say it) than every other mic in my studio. Feature: Festures are good. The mic feels solid and the shock mount is well made. No complaints. Ease of Use: Again, no complaints. It's pretty straight forward Quality: Mine started making noises after 90 days of very light studio use. Vocals only and always with a pop filter. AFTER it atarted making noises, I unscrewed the mic body and there are a couple of caps soldered in place as jumpers across the resistors (that is, not mounted to a circiut board) also there is a transformer on the circuit board with wires thinner than a human hair (no joke) soldered across to some resistors. This is as flimsy an arrangment as you can get, it is breakage just waiting to happen. Value: Really, it doesn't matter how cheap something is... if the sound is wimpy it's not a good value. Manufacturer Support: I sent the mic back and the guys at M-Audio were pretty helpful over the phone.... but it took over two months to get my mic back it was all dinged up. To be honest, I really dont believe that the mic I got back was the one that I sent in. The Wow Factor: The capsule is a dead ringer for the $100 Sterling mic (except it's a dual capsule). The body retainng ring and other parts are exactly the same as the Sterling ST55. I would be willing to bet this is a GrooveTubes budget mic in a different case. Overall: I can't recommend this mic. IF you're thinking about one, make sure that you compare it side by side with some others in the same range before you buy.

Style of Music: Everything but rap

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