Icon Martian Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The Martian large diaphragm condenser microphone sounds as warm and friendly as he looks.

(Yes. We call the Martian microphone “he”.)

Enclosed inside the rotating head is a space age shock mounted capsule with an electrostatic Golden Drop transducer made of pure 999 gold. The Golden Drop technology allows the diaphragm to move more quickly for rich detail and transparency.

In addition to the shock mounted capsule in his head, Martian rides in an advanced full body shock mount, complete with face shield pop filter, which neutralizes unnecessary vibrations, minimizes plosives, and insures you have the best recording experience possible. Since you can rotate Martian’s head to just the right angle, you can also adjust his pop filter for perfect placement.

And, no. Martian is not an extraterrestrial. His Class “A” discrete electronics are hand built in Latvia, fashioned with only the highest quality components for performance, durability and low self noise.

Features:

• Super warm and classic sonic character make it a perfect mic for voice and instrument applications
• Professional hand-build large-diaphragm capsule for high output with richly detailed frequency response
• Ideal as main and support microphone for most recording situations
• Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection
• Pressure-gradient transducer with shock-mounted capsule
• External 36-52 Volt phantom power operation
• Heavy-duty suspension mount and Aluminum transport case included
• Ultra-rugged construction with metal body
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

Specifications:

• Transducer type: electrostatic
• Operating principle: pressure gradient
• The diaphragms active diameter 35 mm
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Polar pattern: cardioid
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1000 Ω load: 33 mV/Pa
• Output impedance: 50 Ω
• Rated load impedance: 1000 Ω
• Suggested load impedance: > 250 Ω
• Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD at 1000 Ω load 134 dB
• S/N Ratio: 83.2 dB-A
• Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC A-weighten: 10.5 dB-A
• Dynamic range: 123.5 dB
• Phantom powering voltage on pin 2&3 of XLR: +48V (+/-4V)
• Current consumption: < 3mA
• Output connector: 3-pin XLR male
• Weight: 0.77kg (1.7lbs.)
• Dimension: 118mm x 78mm x 149mm
• Dimension: 4.65"(L) x 3.07"(W) x 5.87"(H)