Featured Equipment Of The Week - M-Audio Sputnik MultipatternTube condenser

The M-Audio Sputnik was one of the few mics we relied on in the Revolution Audio studio. Vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, this mic impressed us in almost every situation. Loads of character and very versatile.

SPUTNIK OVERVIEW
M-Audio’s Sputnik mic signals the end of microphone envy. Based on a classic vacuum tube design and manufactured in modern 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 Neumann U47 and AKG C12. Sputnik’s combination of 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—especially putting that signature sound in the spotlight. Engineered from scratch, we designed Sputnik with input from top recording industry studio engineers—and it’s an instant classic in their hands.

M-Audio Sputnik Tube Condenser Microphone

SPUTNIK FEATURES:

• vintage tube design
• 3-micron evaporated gold Mylar diaphragm
• low-current 6205M dual triode tube
• cardioid, figure-8, and omni polar patterns
• -10dB (attenuation) pad
• 80Hz 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

M-Audio Sputnik Tube Condenser Microphone