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Gauge Precision Instruments ECM-80 Dynamic Vocal Microphone

Handheld dynamic cardioid vocal microphone

Microphone

$139Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
Handheld dynamic cardioid vocal microphone
Topology
dynamic (moving coil)
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
Mono
Form factor
Handheld dynamic mic
Connection
XLR (3-pin balanced)
Powered
No external power required
Drivers
Moving-coil dynamic capsule, steel mesh grille
Frequency response
40 Hz - 18 kHz
Max SPL
144 dB SPL (0.5% @ 1kHz)
Sensitivity
2.2 mV/Pa
Polar pattern
Cardioid
Impedance (Ω)
300

Details

Controls: None noted

I/O: Balanced 3-pin XLR analog output

Notes: Handheld dynamic vocal mic for live/studio/broadcast use. No specific 'classic mic' emulation is stated or implied by Gauge for this model -- unlike the ECM-47/87/84 naming, ECM-80 does not correspond to an obvious vintage reference number, so no classic-mic comparison is claimed here (avoiding an unsupported guess). Price shown on-site as reduced from $199 to $139; used current $139 as price_usd.

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