Available here in an attractive stereo set, the Zoom ZPC-1 Cardioid Pencil Condenser Microphones Pairoffers a matched pair of small-diaphragm condenser microphones designed to capture pure and natural stereo sound without added flavors—in the studio, onstage, or in the field. With a wide 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range, high sensitivity, low distortion, and a cardioid pickup pattern, these versatile microphones deliver a neutral sound, great for a wide variety of recording applications including pianos, drum overheads, acoustic instruments, percussion, strings, woodwinds, and ambient sounds for video. Included are two mic clips to mount the mics on stands or a stereo bar (available separately), two foam windscreens for outdoor recording, and two pouches to protect your microphones.

Studio, Stage, Field, Stereo Recording    Stereo Pair of Microphones    Cardioid Polar Pattern    Matched Capsules at 100 Hz and 1 kHz    Requires 48V Phantom Power    Solid-Metal Body Design    XLR Connector    Foam Windscreens, Mic Clips, Pouches

• This pair of ZPC-1s is matched at both 1 kHz and 100 Hz, allowing the mics to seamlessly work together to capture the most accurate stereo recording possible using various configurations.
• You can use them in an XY pattern to capture a clear center image with a tight stereo spread or as spaced pair in an AB pattern for a wider, immersive sonic image.

• The mics' cardioid polar patterns focus audio capture on the sound source in front of each mic while picking up less sound from the back and sides.
• With the ability to handle SPLs up to 134 dB, the mics can be placed close to the source for nuanced recordings requiring definition and detail.
• 48V phantom power is required to power each electret-condenser mic capsule.

• With a solid-metal body design and included foam windscreens (with rubber-ring openings for a tight fit), both mics are durable and ready for use in any environment—indoor and outdoor.
• The ZPC-1 pair can be used to capture sound in the field with any portable Zoom recorder, such as the F3.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I connect these directly to my Zoom F3 ( since the NT5 has Male 3 Pin XLR) or do I need an XLR connector?

A: Although the Rode NT5 Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphones have XLR male connections onboard, their form factor would not allow them to be connected directly to the inputs on the Zoom F3 Portable Field Recorder. The NT5 should make connection to the F3's inputs via standard 3-Pin XLR cable.

Q: 2. Is this Microphone can be hanging from the ceiling as well?

A: You can, but it is not intended to be hung from the ceiling. You may want to consider the Astatic 2600VP for a high quality hanging mic: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/754716-REG/Astatic_2600VP_Variable_Polar_Pattern_Hanging.html

Q: 3. Is this one mic capsule and one pre or a stereo set of 2 capsules and 2 pres ?

A: Based on the manual and information I am finding on this, this is only 1 mic capsule. It is timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility, so that you can capture a group of instruments in the same way that you would use a stereo pair of mics.

Q: 4. Will the matched pair still be a matched pair if I replace it with two NT45-O omnidirectional capsules?

A: If you replace one of the RODE NT5 Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphones in a matched pair, it should be very close, but may not be identical to the other mic.

Q: 5. Will this connect to an iPad USB?

A: Not directly. You would need mic cables, and a two channel audio interface for an iPad, such as B&H # IKIRIGPRODUO. Please note this setup is best used for recording audio in stereo. Any attempt to live stream would result in a single channel mono pickup, not stereo.

Q: 6. Will these be better for indoor dialogue than an rode ntg 2 ?

A: Only in one regard. The NTG2 is a shotgun microphone, which means it is directional because it has an interference tube. Surfaces nearby (such as a ceiling several inches away) that reflect sound can defeat the interference tube, causing more background noise than expected to be recorded. For this reason, shotgun microphones are discouraged for indoor dialog. The C02 does not have an interference tube, so it does not have this problem. It is very directional, and it is a good fit for using on a boom for indoor dialog, even near sound-reflecting surfaces.That said, both the C02 and the NTG2 are a little weak in their ability to pick up the lowest and highest sound frequencies, but the NTG2 seems to be a little better in this regard.

Q: 7. Would these be suitable for entry level field recording, such as nature sounds?

A: Yes you can use the Zoom ZPC-1 Cardioid Pencil Condenser Microphones (Matched Pair) for entry level recording of nature sounds.

Q: 8. Is this a stereo set for $1,200?

A: Yes, this is a stereo set.

Q: 9. What size thread are the included shock mounts?

A: The shock mounts that are included with the Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones have a 5/8"-27 thread.

Q: 10. Are these compatible with the Poly Trio 8300?

A: The Poly Trio 8500 Expansion Microphones (Pair), B&H # PORPTRIOXMBK, is compatible with the Poly Trio 8300.