Infinite possibilities in a compact size. The Mackie CARBON Premium USB Microphone is the ultimate microphone for any musician gamer podcaster vlogger and content creator. Whether its in front of your instrument or relaying messages to your fans this microphone certainly delivers the goods. Boasting a state-of-the-art Onyx microphone preamp the CARBON guarantees incredible levels of detail and clarity all whilst ensuring low noise during operation. The inclusion of five versatile polar patterns allow you to take on any task with absolute confidence. Embrace the on-board control system to dial in the perfect amount of gain for both your microphone and headphones. Thanks to its durable build this microphone is here for the long haul. Getting started has never been so easy with the inclusion of multiple DAWs allowing you to find the right platform for you. Jump right in and get creative today thanks to Mackie! Which polar pattern is right for me? Boasting five polar patterns the CARBON is a real work-horse; Cardioid is excellent for delivering a tight-focused sound whilst providing excellent off-axis rejection of around -6dB of unwanted noise and ambience. This is a great polar pattern to rely on when recording live performances either on-stage or in-the-studio. Supercardioid is an extension of this with an even tighter pick-up range! Figure of eight is a great pattern to use when you want a focused capture with maximum side rejection. This pattern picks up sound from the front and the rear of the capsule whilst rejecting all sound coming from its null point at the side. When paired with another fig.8 microphone and carefully positioned it can also work wonders on capturing vocals and guitar from a single performer simultaneously. However beware. Utilising this positioning enhances close proximity effect which can lead to an unnatural amount of low-end being reproduced by the microphone. Theres good reason why many radio broadcasters opt for this pattern! Great for AMSR. When you want to capture natural recordings it doesnt get much better than omni. Omnidirectional means that sound is picked up by the capsule within a 360 degree radius. Selecting this pattern allows you to get up-close on sources without the risk of proximity effect being introduced. Stereo is great for quick and easy detailed capture of acoustic instruments such as drums and guitar. Using this pattern will be sure to fill out the stereo field making any recording sound larger-than-life. Added bonus Youre in luck! This product comes complete with ProTools First and The Musician Collection of 23 plugins and instruments (click here to see the full list of plugins). Click here to create your account. Simply follow the instructions on the landing site and get mixing. Dont worry if you already have an account you can setup a new account to receive this free software. All you need is your Mackie serial number which can be found on the back of your product. Whats included? The CARBON comes complete with; Shockmount USB cable Pro Tools First and Waveform OEM professional software 39 powerful plugins including equalisers compressors reverbs and limiters Features Achieve excellent results without minimal effort required Ideal for recording meetings vlogging podcasting and more Jump right in thanks to plug and play design Legendary Onyx mic preamp circuitry provides crystal clear sound and ultra-low noise Mute button allows you to switch off the mic while still hearing your computer’s output Can be used on any system due to standard USB connection Professional sound via low-noise circuitry Specifications Brand: Mackie Polar Pattern : Cardioid supercardioid omni-directional figure of eight stereo Finish: Black Connection: USB Product Code: 2053037-00