ART M5

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The ART M5 is a professional-grade large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for studio recording applications, offering a combination of clarity, detail, and warmth. Manufactured by Applied Research and Technology (ART), the M5 is suitable for recording vocals, acoustic instruments, and other sound sources where capturing natural tone and detail is critical. It’s especially popular in home and project studios due to its affordable price and solid performance.

Key Features:

• Condenser Microphone: The M5 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone, which means it’s more sensitive and capable of capturing a wider range of frequencies compared to dynamic microphones. This makes it ideal for studio recording of vocals, instruments, and other sound sources that require detail and accuracy.
• Cardioid Polar Pattern: The cardioid pattern focuses on picking up sound directly in front of the microphone while rejecting sound from the sides and rear, reducing background noise and room reflections, which is ideal for vocals, voiceover work, or close-miking instruments.
• Wide Frequency Response: The M5 has a broad frequency response, typically ranging from 20Hz to 20kHz, capturing both the low-end warmth and high-end detail of any sound source. This makes it versatile for recording acoustic instruments, vocals, pianos, guitar amps, and more.
• Phantom Power: Like most condenser microphones, the ART M5 requires +48V phantom power supplied by an audio interface, mixing console, or dedicated phantom power supply.
• Durability: The ART M5 is housed in a sturdy metal chassis, designed to withstand regular use in the studio. It includes a shock mount to help isolate the microphone from vibrations and handling noise.

Sound Profile:

The ART M5 delivers natural, detailed sound, with a slight emphasis on the midrange and upper frequencies. This makes it well-suited for vocals, allowing them to cut through a mix with clarity and presence. Its broad frequency response also makes it effective for capturing the nuances of acoustic instruments and percussion.

• Vocals: The M5 provides a clear, smooth tone that captures the subtleties of a vocalist’s performance, making it ideal for both lead vocals and background harmonies.
• Acoustic Instruments: Its ability to handle high-end detail and low-end warmth makes it suitable for guitars, pianos, and string instruments.

Applications:

• Studio Vocals: With its clarity and wide frequency response, the M5 excels at recording vocals in studio settings, capturing nuanced performances with professional results.
• Instrument Recording: The M5 is great for acoustic guitar, piano, drums, and other instruments where detail and dynamic range are essential.
• Voiceover and Podcasts: Its cardioid pattern and clarity also make it a good choice for podcasts, voiceover work, and other spoken-word applications.

Build Quality:

The ART M5 is built with durability in mind, featuring a solid metal body and protective grille for the capsule. It comes with a shock mount to minimize vibrations and handling noise, ensuring clean recordings in studio environments. Its build makes it a reliable microphone for regular use.

Country of Manufacture:

ART microphones are typically produced with cost-effective components, offering solid build quality while maintaining affordability. They are generally made in China, which helps ART provide budget-friendly, high-performing audio products to the market.

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