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INTRODUCTION
The Element Series EM-USB
USB Condenser sets the standard in
professional, affordable microphones
for home recording enthusiasts,
live streaming, podcasts, and online
content creation.
Its audio reproduction rivals mics
many times more expensive. Onboard
controls for gain, mute,
and headphone monitoring volume
make it extremely versatile.
Also, the included tripod mount
makes it easy to capture great
recordings anywhere.
FEATURES
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY
• Voiced for the studio, built for the road,
priced for your wallet
USB-C CONNECTIVITY
• Onboard USB interface plugs directly into
your computer for fast, easy recording
ONBOARD HEADPHONE MONITORING
• Headphone output with independent volume
control offers a convenient monitoring
solution
ONBOARD GAIN CONTROL AND MUTE
• Optimize the microphone’s output to your
computer and/or DAW
• Mute button allows you to switch off the mic
while still hearing your computer’s output
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
• Built-like-a-tank™ reliability ensure
consistent performance for years to come
YOUR NEW CONTENT CREATION GO-TO
• Engineered for recording music, podcasts,
live streams, and online content creation
CARDIOID POLAR PATTERN
• Rejects peripheral noise to keep your
performance crystal clear
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
• Tripod stand
• Mic clip
• USB-C cable
Technical Specifications
EM-USB
Element
14 mm high-quality condenser capsule
Polar Pattern
Uni-directional
Frequency Response
30 Hz – 18 kHz
Sensitivity
–32 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
Max Input SPL
130 dB (@ 1 kHz 1% THD)
Dynamic Range
89 dB (ADC)
93 dB (DAC)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
89 dB (ADC)
96 dB (DAC)
Stereo Output Power
400 mW
Size (H × W )
7.1" × 1.8"
180 × 46 mm
Weight
0.87 lb • 0.39 kg
All specifications subject to change
Frequency (Hz)
20k
10k
1k
100
20
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
0˚
45˚
90
˚
135
˚
1
80˚
22
5˚
2
70
˚
315
˚
FREQUENCY RESPONSE GRAPH
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
UNI-DIRECTIONAL @1 kHz
PC
WINDOWS 7, 8.1, 10
USB 2.0 / 3.0
MAC
MACOS (10.10 OR HIGHER)
USB 2.0 / 3.0
