Top Features
vintage tube design, affordable price > coveted classic sound without the high price tag
low-current/high-voltage 6205M vacuum tube > linear behavior with graceful overload characteristics
3-micron evaporated-gold Mylar diaphragm > extremely sensitive to musical nuances
built for pros with the pros > designed from scratch with input from top studio engineers
custom tuning > spotlights vocals and instruments for signature sound
selectable cardioid, figure-8, and omni polar patterns > total studio flexibility
solid brass body with polished nickel finish > stands up to heavy use
includes shockmount, dedicated 7-pin power supply/cable, and custom flight case > everything included

M-Audio’s Sputnik mic signals the end of microphone envy. Based on a classic vacuum tube design and manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities to exacting standards, this multi-pattern, large diaphragm studio condenser delivers the lush, classic sound normally associated with rare and expensive vintage mics like the U47 and C12. Sputnik’s combination of a hand-picked military-grade vacuum tube, ultrasensitive evaporated gold Mylar diaphragm, solid brass construction, and multiple polar patterns makes it ideal for a wide variety of voices, instruments, and applications.

Full Features
3-micron, evaporated-gold Mylar diaphragm
new old stock 6205M vacuum tube
cardioid, figure-8, and omni polar patterns
-10dB (attenuation) pad
80Hz 2nd-order high-pass filter
solid brass body with polished nickel finish
dedicated power supply with included 7-pin cable
professional shockmount
soft cloth bag
custom flight case

Specifications
capsule: 3-micron thick Mylar with evaporated gold, double-sided
transconductance amplifier: 6205M pentode vacuum tube, wired as a triode, military grade selected
frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz ±1.5dB
sensitivity: 30mV/Pa (-30.5dBV)
max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 132dB (or 142dB with 10dB pad)
equivalent noise level: 18dB (A-weighted)
output impedance: 200 Ω, transformer isolated
recommended load impedance: > 1 kΩ
connectors: 7-pin male XLR for mic output to power supply; 3-pin male XLR for power supply output
attenuation and rolloff: switchable 10dB pad; switchable 80Hz 2nd-order (12dB/octave) rolloff
polar patterns: cardioid, omni, figure-8

size/weight: 8-1/4" (h) x 3" (w) x 2" (d); 1.6 lbs.

Compatibility
Octane
Tampa
DMP3
ProjectMix I/O
FireWire 1814
FireWire 410