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Peluso Microphone Lab CEMC-6

SDC solid-state condenser (pencil mic), original design

Microphone

$528Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
SDC solid-state condenser (pencil mic), original design
Topology
condenser (FET)
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono
Form factor
Small-diaphragm pencil condenser microphone
Connection
XLR
Powered
true
Drivers
20mm gold-sputtered diaphragm, pressure-gradient edge-terminated condenser capsule
Frequency response
19Hz-25kHz
Max SPL
156 dB (with -20dB pad engaged)
Sensitivity
10 mV/Pa
Polar pattern
cardioid (fixed, included capsule); omni/hyper-cardioid/wide-cardioid via optional interchangeable capsules
Impedance (Ω)
200
Country of manufacture
USA
Phantom power
48V

Details

Controls: Interchangeable capsule system (cardioid included; omni, hyper-cardioid, wide-cardioid optional)

I/O: Balanced XLR output via internal FET amplifier and custom-wound output transformer

Notable use: Site copy: popular with live-recording 'audience tapers' for nearly 20 years; used on acoustic guitar, drums, orchestral, and vocal recordings

Notes: No specific vintage classic emulation stated — appears to be an original Peluso SDC design. Phantom power 48V ±4V, <3.0mA draw. Also sold as matched stereo kit (CEMC-6 SK). Price is USD MSRP (single mic).

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