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Peluso Microphone Lab P-84

SDC solid-state condenser — emulates Neumann KM 84

Microphone

$1,058Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
SDC solid-state condenser — emulates Neumann KM 84
Topology
condenser (FET)
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono
Form factor
Small-diaphragm pencil condenser microphone, phantom-powered
Connection
XLR
Powered
true
Drivers
20mm edge-terminated pressure-gradient condenser capsule
Frequency response
20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL
142 dB
Sensitivity
15 mV/Pa
Polar pattern
cardioid and omnidirectional (included capsules, fixed per capsule); hyper-cardioid via optional capsule
Impedance (Ω)
200
Country of manufacture
USA
Phantom power
48V

Details

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

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

Notable use: Matisyahu (acoustic piano recording); bluegrass/acoustic artist demos referenced on site

Notes: Emulates the Neumann KM 84. Physical size 22mm x 124mm, weight 130g. Equivalent noise 14 dB(A). Phantom power 48V ±4V. Price $1,058 USD is the 'Single Kit' MSRP; a 'Single in SDC Mic Box' variant lists at $822 USD (lower accessory bundle) — flagging the price ambiguity; $1,058 kit price used here as primary MSRP. Also sold as matched stereo kit (P-84 SK).

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