The Sony ECM-100U Uni-directional Electret Condenser Microphone is a stunning high-definition microphone suitable for recording a myriad of different sound sources. Versatile and highly flexible the ECM-100U will be your secret weapon for recording electric guitar cabinets acoustic guitar drums percussion violins and more with a wide-open soundstage pristine sonic clarity depth and articulation. Equipped with a newly developed proprietary microphone capsule the ECM-100U Uni-directional Electret Condenser Microphone captures a wide and flat frequency response from 20Hz – 50kHz to capture supersonic frequencies to provide a broad and balanced top-end with a smooth and silky character free from any harshness. Deliver pristine audio that brings your performance to life. Thanks to the hugely expanded frequency range the ECM-100U supports the high-resolution audio market that is spurred on by Sony playback systems letting you hear your performance and mix in a completely new light. Thanks to the premium components and parts the ECM-100U is able to capture even the most expressive and dynamic performances whether thats a grand piano violin or even a vocal performance you will hear ever nuance and subtlety in unrivalled clarity. True high-definition audio Designed around the principles of the Nyquist theory the Sony ECM-100U Uni-directional microphone expands on the traditional construction of microphones by capturing a widely expanded frequency range from 20Hz – 50kHz. This offers you a much wide slope to the top-range of human hearing capacity at 20kHz to produce a smooth and silky top end free from anti-aliasing filtering intermodulation distortion quantisation noise and more. This expanded frequency response works in tandem with expanded sampling rates possible in the digital recording realm to yield greater frequency ranges and a higher dynamic range. Ultra-high definition sound Presenting a beautiful and full-bodied soundscape with extended frequency response the ECM-100U is every studio engineers dream microphone. Multi-faceted its not just a typical pencil condenser microphone that will get pigeonholed to traditional orchestral instruments the Sony ECM-100U performs exceptionally on just about any sound source you throw at it. The accuracy in capturing the dynamic range and intensity of your playing cannot be understated capturing in immense detail the intricacies and subtleties of your playing. Try using the ECM-100U on your electric guitar cabinet for an ultra-high-definition sound that jumps right out of the speakers with energy and liveliness. A result of the meticulous design and construction means that the Sony ECM-100U Uni-directional Electret Condenser Microphone performs exceptionally well with stereo imaging when used as a pair. To record wide and spacious instruments such as a grand piano or quartet of violins when used as a pair the ECM-100U will shine bright and highlight every nuance in your performance without missing any drop in volume thanks to the astonishing 124 dB or more of dynamic range. You can now mix in your tracks easier than ever without fighting against lost notes in a dense and expansive mix! A simply stunning openness in sound the Sony ECM-100U is a true high-definition microphone capable of capturing ultrasonic frequencies up to 50kHz allowing you a much brighter top end without suffering from harsh peaks or compensated boosted gain stages that can cause unwanted harmonic distortion. FeaturesPremium sound quality with clear and transparent characteristic Small diaphragm produces a focused and detailed sound Ultra-wide frequency response from 20Hz to 50kHz Noise Elimination Construction Eliminates vibrational noises thanks to two-part metallic body structure Remove unruly low frequencies with low-cut filter Reduce proximity effect with low-cut filter for better microphone positioning -10dB input pad switch to tune for a wide range of audio sourcesSpecificationsCapsule Type: Electret Condenser Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 50 kHz Polar Pattern: Cardioid Sensitivity: -41 dB Output Impedance: 100Ohm +/- 15% Balanced Dynamic Range: 121 dB or more Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 73 dB or more Inherent Noise: 21 dB SPL or less Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level: 142 dB SPL Connector: XLR-3-12C (male) Power Requirements: DC 44 to 52 V Weight: 130g Whats included: 1 x Mic holder 1 x Wind screen 1 x Stand screw adaptor (W3/8 to NS5/8) 1 x Operating instructions 1 x Carrying case Product code: ECM-100U