M-Audio debuts Pulsar II Microphone
updated 07:15 pm EDT, Mon June 25, 2007
Pulsar II Microphone
M-Audio has released the Pulsar II microphone that is designed to deliver sensitivity for for high frequencies. Designed primarily for studio and stage applications, the new mic uses a 6-micron Mylar evaporated-gold diaphragm and a solid brass (rather than metallized plastic) backplate, purportedly delivering more natural sound. In addition, the Pulsar II is thermally treated to yield an additional 2dB SPL over the model's predecessor. There is a -10dB switchable attenuation pad enables users to capture higher SPLs, and 12dB/octave high-pass filter also reduces low-frequency rumble and the potential for overloading mic preamps with low-frequency signals. The Pulsar II is currently shipping and carries an a price of $200. The boxed matched pairs are currently expected to ship in the third quarter of 2007 at $400.
