Description
The Micpro team take a look at the Audio Technica MB2K Dynamic Live Instrument Mic with Switch by , available in the Uk from a UK supplier & UK Warranty.
If you’re looking to setup your first studio, or just want a good quality entry level microphone to record singing, speech etc this is a great choice. Audio Technica are a respected name in the industry so don’t let the price fool you, this microphone can do the job.
A lot of cheap mics leave you with buzzy, feedback ridden signal that doesn’t give you the best reproduction of your voice. The MB2K is designed to be a solid piece with great sound and because Audio Technica work in bulk they can do all that at a lower cost.
Here’s what Audio Technica have to say about this mic
The industry standard for affordable instrument microphones, the MB 2k features a hypercardioid dynamic element design for outstanding off-axis rejection and feedback control. Its frequency response is tailored for optimal instrument pickup. Perfect for snare, guitar cabinets and other instruments, this rugged, all-metal mic is equipped with Audio-Technica’s Hi-ENERGY® neodymium magnet structure for maximum output and fast transient response. MagnaLock™ switch design provides silent on/off operation. Also features corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector.
- Smart-priced introductory microphone for amplified and acoustic instruments
- Tailored frequency response for optimal instrument reproduction
- Hypercardioid dynamic element design
- Rugged all-metal construction
- Hi-ENERGY® neodymium magnet for improved output and transient response
- Soft-touch finish reduces mechanical noise
- Silent on-off operation thanks to MagnaLock™ switch design
- Corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector
- 5-year warranty
Specifications
- ELEMENT Neodymium Dynamic
- POLAR PATTERN Hypercardioid
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE 60-14,000 Hz
- OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY -54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
- IMPEDANCE 600 ohms
- SWITCH MagnaLock™ on/off
- WEIGHT 11.9 oz (337 g)
- DIMENSIONS 7.23″ (183.6 mm) long,
- 1.63″ (41.4 mm) head diameter
- OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin gold-plated XLRM-type
- ACCESSORIES FURNISHED AT8470 Quiet-Flex™ stand clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
- AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE T2
