Product Description

Using manufacturing breakthroughs pioneered by M-Audios popular Luna and Solaris, the new Nova cardioid redefines the entry-level price point for quality studio condenser microphones. The 1.1 evaporated gold diaphragm mounted in a solid brass capsule ensures recordings that are faithful to the source, and the Class A solid state electronics are engineered for low noise, distortion and coloration. You will be amazed at how much microphone Nova gives you for the money.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3139 in Musical Instruments
• Brand: M-Audio
• Model: US58030
• Released on: 2008-01-01
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.60" h x 4.40" w x 10.70" l, 2.10 pounds

Features

• Affordable large capsule cardioid condenser
• 1.1 evaporated gold diaphragm
• Solid brass capsule
• Class A solid state electronics
• Includes hard mount and soft case

From the Manufacturer
Using manufacturing breakthroughs pioneered by M-Audio’s popular Luna and Solaris, the new Nova cardioid redefines the entry-level price point for quality studio condenser microphones. The 1.1" evaporated gold diaphragm mounted in a solid brass capsule ensures recordings that are faithful to the source, and the Class A solid state electronics are engineered for low noise, distortion and coloration. You’ll be amazed at how much microphone Nova gives you for the money.

Specifications

• type: large diaphragm condenser, gold evaporated
• polar pattern: cardiod
• frequency response: 20Hz-18kHz
• sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa (-36dBV)
• max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 128dB
• equivalent noise level: 14dB A-weighted
• output impedance: 200 ohms
• recommended load impedance: > 1,000 ohms
• preamp topology: Class A FET preamp
• power requirement: 48V phantom power
• connector: 3-pin male XLR
• grille and body: wire mesh grille and body, all brass
• finishing: silver nickel plating
• size/weight: 7.3" (h) x 1.9" (w); 23 oz.

From the Manufacturer
Using manufacturing breakthroughs pioneered by M-Audio's popular Luna and Solaris, the new Nova cardioid redefines the entry-level price point for quality studio condenser microphones. The 1.1" evaporated gold diaphragm mounted in a solid brass capsule ensures recordings that are faithful to the source, and the Class A solid state electronics are engineered for low noise, distortion and coloration. You'll be amazed at how much microphone Nova gives you for the money.

What's in the Box
Hard mount, soft case and XLR cable

Customer Reviews

Best microphone you can get under $200.00
I have been recording and engineering for more than 30 years. I own quite a number of excellent microphones ranging from AKG, Rode, Audio Technica and more. I was helping a friend mix a song he recorded on his digital work station and told him how impressed I was by the sound of his vocal tracks. He pulled out the M-Audio Nova and said that was the microphone he had used on all of the vocals. When he told me it was around $100.00 new I had to have one. I have microphones that cost 5 to 6 times more than this mic but honestly this mic ranks right up there with them. Don't think the cheap mic comes with a cheap sound, it is an excellent vocal or acoustic instrument microphone. (Remember it is a condenser and needs to be powered by your mixer, recorder or pre amp)

Great for musicians
I am using two of this since a year (together with m-audios mobile pre and a Mac notebook). It is just great to record with this mics. You like examples? Hear this http://www.ecliptic.ch/Horn/home.html

Rock Solid.. I have 2!!
Great mic for Podcasting. I put it on a nice desk stand and hook it into the Maudio USB Preamp. It does require phantom power and has XLR connectors.. so it won't plug directly into your powerbook.