The SmartMic MTV500 boasts a built-in pop filter to reduce pops from vocal plosives, a gain knob for optimizing the mic level, and a mute button to cut the mic signal between performances or sections. Also, the mic features a 3.5mm headphone jack with its own volume control for convenient real-time audio monitoring. Driver-free setup ensures simple plug-and-play operation, and the included USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable allows proper connectivity with most computers.
Features
- Broadcast-quality condenser microphone with selectable polar patterns
- Omnidirectional polar pattern picks up sound equally from all directions
- Cardioid polar pattern maximizes the rejection of sound coming from the rear of the mic
- Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation
- Powered via USB (includes USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable)
- Mic gain control and mic mute switch
- Built-in pop filter reduces pops from vocal plosives
- 3.5mm headphone jack with volume control allows convenient real-time monitoring
- Integrated desktop stand.
Specifications
| Primary Applications | Podcast, Web-Streaming, Recording to Mobile Device |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Speech/Voice Over |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | Electret Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional |
| Pattern Selection | Switched (Adjustable on Mic) |
| Orientation | End Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | 0 to 39 dB |
| Indicators | 1 x Green Single LED (Status) 1 x Green Single LED (Mute, Power) |
| On-Board Controls | Gain/Sensitivity, Headphone Volume, Mic Mute, On/Off, Polar Pattern |
| Windscreen | Built-In |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 130 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity | -36 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB |
| Output Connectors (Analog) | None |
| Output Connectors (Digital) | 1 x USB Type-C Female (on Mic) 1 x USB Type-A Male (on Detachable Cable) |
| Headphone Connector | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm |
| Cable Length | 3.9' / 1.2 m |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Operating System Support | Windows, macOS/OS X |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | None |
| Available Port | USB (Interface Unspecified) |
| Bus Power | USB |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V (USB Bus Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption | 150 mA |
| Color | Silver |
| Mounting | Desktop Stand (via Integrated Hardware) |
| Included Case | None |
| Included Filters | None |
| Construction Material | ABS |
| Dimensions | H: 3.9 x W: 3.5 x L: 6.7" / H: 100 x W: 88 x L: 171 mm |
| Weight | 10.6 oz / 301 g |
