Mackie EM-USB Mic (USB Condenser Microphone)
The Mackie EM-USB is an EleMent Series USB condenser microphone offering a simple solution for podcasting, live streaming, voice-overs, and vocal tracking. Like all EleMent Series mics, the EM-USB mic presents an attractive combination of ruggedness, quality sound, and affordability.
The Mackie EM-USB mic utilizes a cardioid polar pattern, which rejects sound behind the mic to yield recordings with less of the room ambience typically found in untreated spaces. A single USB Type-C connection to your host computer handles audio I/O and power for easy plug-and-play functionality, and the 3.5mm headphone output allows convenient headphone monitoring directly from the mic.
All controls—mic gain, headphone volume, and mic mute—are clearly accessible from the front of the mic. The EM-USB condenser microphone includes a tripod desk stand, a mic clip, and a USB Type-C so you can get started right away.
The Mackie EM-USB condenser microphone features a download for ProTools | First, Waveform software, and The Musician's Collection plug-in package including 23 high-quality plug-ins with BBD Delay, Eleven Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor. You also get Tracktion's Waveform OEM and the DAW Essentials Collection.
Features:
Cardioid condenser microphone capsule
Built-in USB interface for simple, efficient recording
USB Type-C connectivity
3.5mm headphone output with independent volume control
Mute button turns off the mic signal while leaving the computer output audible
Adjustable microphone gain
Rugged construction
Specifications:
Mackie EM-USB Specs
Microphone
Form Factor Desktop / Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Capsule 1 x Condenser
Diaphragm 0.55" / 14 mm
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Orientation Side Address
Circuitry Solid-State
Pad None
High-Pass Filter None
Tone Adjustment None
Gain Adjustment Yes
Indicators 1 x Single LED (Status)
On-Board Controls Gain, Headphone Volume, Mic Mute
Windscreen None
Performance
Frequency Range 30 Hz to 18 kHz
Maximum SPL 130 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD)
Sensitivity -32 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Dynamic Range 89 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 89 dB
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Analog) 1 x (on Mic)
Output Connectors (Digital) 1 x USB Type-C (on Mic)
Headphone Connector 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Wireless Connectivity None
Digital Audio
Digital Signal Processing None
Internal Memory None
Operating System Support Windows, macOS/OS X
Available Port USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Power
Bus Power USB
Operating Voltage Not Specified by Manufacturer
Physical
Color Black
Mounting Mic Clip, Tabletop (with Included Hardware)
Certifications CE, as per Manufacturer
Dimensions ø: 1.8 x L: 7.1" / ø: 4.57 x L: 18.03 cm
Weight 0.87 lb / 0.39 kg
