Gauge Precision Instruments ECM-84 Condenser Microphone
Small-diaphragm cardioid/omni/super-cardioid FET condenser (pencil) microphone
Microphone$399Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Small-diaphragm cardioid/omni/super-cardioid FET condenser (pencil) microphone
- Topology
- FET condenser
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- Mono
- Form factor
- Small-diaphragm pencil-body mic
- Connection
- XLR (3-pin balanced)
- Drivers
- Interchangeable capsules included (cardioid, omnidirectional, super-cardioid); externally-biased true-condenser design
- Frequency response
- 30 Hz - 20 kHz
- Max SPL
- 129 dB SPL (0.5% @ 1kHz)
- Sensitivity
- 9 mV/Pa
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid (standard, interchangeable to omnidirectional or super-cardioid via included capsules)
- Impedance (Ω)
- 200
- Introduced
- 2009
Details
Controls: 10dB pad (attenuation) switch; low-frequency roll-off switch
I/O: Balanced 3-pin XLR analog output
Notes: FLAG stock-status ambiguity: this SKU shows an active 'Add to cart' button with no sold-out badge on its own product page, but multiple Gauge collection/listing pages (collections/all, collections/our-mics) display a 'Sold Out' badge for this exact product. Given the scope rule to exclude discontinued-only items, this is borderline -- included here for completeness with the ambiguity flagged; verify live availability before treating as a current purchasable SKU. Small-diaphragm form factor and specs (30Hz-20kHz, dual/triple capsule) are broadly evocative of classic pencil condensers like the Neumann KM84 given the model number and design -- flagged as an inference based on naming/design convention, not a claim made on the Gauge product page itself. Dimensions: 5.25 x 1 in (133 x 25.4mm), not in requested field list. Includes hardwood carrying case and shock mount. year_intro (Nov 5, 2009) is stated directly on the product page.