The matched pair of ART M-Six Stereo Pencil Condenser Microphone Pairfrom ART M-Six Stereo Pencil Condenser Microphone Pairis designed for studio, broadcast, and live sound recording applications. They require +48V of phantom power and utilize 22mm gold sputtered diaphragms to deliver a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The microphones, each feature a cardioid pickup pattern with a sensitivity of -37 dB (±2 dB) and offer a three position pad (at 0, -10, and -15 dB) which allows a maximum SPL of 134 dB when set to 0 dB pad and 147 dB when set to -15 dB. They also each feature a three position -12 dB/octave high pass filter (flat, 75 Hz, 150 Hz) for rolling off unwanted low frequency information. The package includes two custom shockmounts to provide each microphone with isolation from handling noise as well as a rugged aluminum carrying case.

Matched Pair for Stereo Imaging    Suitable for Instrument Tracks    0 dB, -10 dB, and -15 dB Pad Switch    Flat, 75 Hz, 150 Hz at -12 dB/Octave    Includes Custom Designed Shockmounts    Includes Aluminum Carrying Case    20 to 20,000 Hz Frequency Response    22mm Gold Sputtered Diaphragm    -37 dB Sensitivity    Cardioid Polar Pickup Pattern

Matched microphones for stereo imaging

Can be used for recording critical instrument tracks

Wide dynamic range with low distortion characteristics

Smooth frequency response with controlled presence

A switchable pad provides 0, -10, and -15 dB of signal attenuation when recording loud sources

Switchable high pass filter offers rolls of low frequency content at 20, 75, and 150 Hz with a -12 dB/octave slope

Low susceptibility to RFI and electromagnetic interference

Flat, black low-reflectivity powdercoated finish

Includes custom shockmounts and an aluminum carry case

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. So are these specifically for the Mixerface recorders? I wanted to get these for my Zoom F3 because they would be perfect for it, but I'm seeing other people saying they're proprietary.

A: The CEntrance PivotMic PM1 XY Stereo Condenser Recording Microphone will perform best when used with the CEntrance Mixerface. Presumably these could be used with other recorders such as the Zoom F3, however as others mention, the orientation of the XLR connections may present an issue when attempting to orient the capsules in a specific stereo pattern.

Q: 2. Is that round bump on the side of the housing a screw? I'm wondering if the XLR connector can be rotated inside the housing; currently it's oriented 90 degrees wrong for essentially every recorder on the market.

A: Hi Alex, I just saw your question regarding the Phillips screw on the side of the CEntrance PivotMic PM1 XY Stereo Condenser Recording Microphones. The screw is used in assembly to secure the mic's internal components to the housing and to keep the 3-pin connector in place. The XLR connector cannot be rotated inside of the housing. The screw should not be removed.

Q: 3. I noted that this microphone has 5 pins but my audio recorders are both 3-pin (Marantz PMD661 and Zoom H6). Can I purchase an adapter cable? This may be dumb question. I'm new to this aspect of recording, and I can't seem to find a definitive answer on any website.

A: Three reasons I bought the NT4 is that it comes with a five pin adapter to two three pin plugs, also a five pin adapter to 3.5mm audio adapter and it can be run off an internal 9 volt battery. None of my digital recorders supply Phantom Power . The audio level at analog output is more than sufficient to connect to my Sony PCM-D50.

Q: 4. 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: 5. 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: 6. Would this be a good stereo-pair to stream Chorus concerts on YouTube?

A: The Warm Audio WA-14SP Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone (Stereo Pair), B&H # WA14SP, could work very well for choral concert recording.

Q: 7. How well would these work on a boom mount in a home studio, plugged directly into a Blackmagic Pocket 4K?

A: You could only plug 1 of these mics directly into the BMPC camera since it only has 1 xlr connection providing phantom power. You would also need an adapter cable to make that connection, BH #CACTF3MT3220. As long as the mic is within 3' of the person speaking, these would work fine.

Q: 8. What shock mount would you recommend for these mics?

A: Here's one good option BH #AVSSM. Please note, if placing this on a boom pole, you would also need a 3/8'' to 5/8'' adapter like this B&H # AUADCOMBOS.

Q: 9. What windscreen and windjammer are suitable for these microphones?

A: There is no windshield made specifically for the CEntrance PivotMic PM1 XY Stereo Condenser Recording Microphone, but you could potentially use a windjammer such as B&H # AUWRWH4N.

Q: 10. 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.