M-Audio Pulsar II, Small-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

The redesigned Pulsar™ II small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone takes M-Audio’s pencil condenser technology to an even higher level. Designed in the U.S.A. by veteran engineers and hand-assembled to exacting standards, this precision microphone exhibits quality comparable to that of vintage classics. New features like -10dB pad and 80Hz high-pass filter switches, higher SPL than the original and a redesigned solid-brass backplate deliver smooth, accurate sound in the studio and on stage. The Pulsar II has many applications, including drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, close-miking strings and woodwinds, room miking and more.

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Designed in the U.S.A. by veteran engineers and hand-assembled to exacting standards, these precision instruments exhibit quality that is regularly compared to that of vintage classics. In fact, many top Los Angeles session engineers have likened the Pulsar II to the Neumann KM84—and its replacement KM184—only with more open top end similar to Schoeps.

The Pulsar II can adapt to many recording and live situations. The 12dB/octave high-pass filter reduces low-frequency rumble and the potential for overloading mic preamps with low-frequency signals. The Pulsar II also handles higher SPLs—an overall 2dB boost thanks to a new thermal diaphragm treatment, plus a new 10dB switchable attenuation pad.

-professional small-capsule condenser microphone > flexible applications

-3/4", 6-micron Mylar evaporated gold diaphragm > sensitive and accurate

-solid brass backplate > natural, transparent sound

-Class-A FET electronics > low distortion

-switchable 10dB pad and 80Hz high-pass filter > adaptable

Specifications

diaphragm: ¾" diameter, 6-micron Mylar

backplate: solid brass

electronics: Class-A FET (transformerless)

frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz

sensitivity: -37dB @ 1kHz, 0dB=1V/Pa (13.8 mV/Pa)

max SPL: 134dB at 0.5% THD, 144dB with 10dB pad

equivalent noise: 16dBA

pattern: cardioid