Art M-THREE DATASHEET

Multi-pattern Condenser
Microphone

Features:

▲ Selectable Polar Patterns

(Omni-Directional, Cardioid & Figure-8)

▲ Dual Position -6dB & -12dB Pad Switches

▲ Dual Position -12dB/Octave 100Hz & 200Hz Low

Frequency Roll-Off Switch

▲ Extremely Warm, Smooth-Sounding Low Noise

Circuit Design

▲ Extremely Wide Dynamic Range

The ART M-Three multi-pattern wide diaphragm condenser
microphone is one of the most versatile microphones available
for your studio toolkit. Three selectable polar patterns, two
position low fr
the body of the microphone ensure the ART M-Three can easily
be applied to virtually any recording or live application.

The M-Three is the microphone of choice for recording critical
tracks including solo vocals, saxophones, flutes, brass or
woodwinds, acoustic guitars or acoustic bass. The M-Thr
excels anywhere superior sound quality is required, yet subtlety
and clarity is paramount.

Due to its rugged construction and ability to handle high SPL,
the ART M-Three is an outstanding choice for live sound

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levels you’d see on an overhead microphone for drum kits or in
front of guitar or bass cabinets.

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▲ Dual 32mm Low Mass Gold Sputtered

Diaphragm Capsule

▲ Aluminum Carrying Case & Deluxe Cradle

Shockmount Included

switch, allowing distortion-free reproduction of extremely loud
at-source signals, and a two position -12dB/octave low
frequency roll off at 100Hz & 200Hz that reduces unnecessary
low end 'boominess' and low fr

The included heavy-duty shock-mount suspension virtually
eliminates vibration and handling noise, while at the same time
safely securing the microphone in any position needed during
the recording process.

Multiple Polar Patterns:

A Cardioid polar pattern is the standard setting for almost all
applications. It will give you the best r
a wide range of instruments. It offers full frequency response off
of the front of the microphone. The advantage of proximity

fect (incr

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placed close to sound source*) and excellent noise rejection
from the sides and back, or 180° position of the microphone.

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Controls on the microphone itself include a -6 & -12dB pad

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The cardioid pattern is ideal for single instrument or vocal use.

Multi-pattern Condenser
Microphone

The patter

n picks up only sound directly in front of the
microphone. Sound from the other direction is rejected. In live
sound applications and remote recording M-Three's cardioid

n offers excellent feedback rejection and better isolation

patter
and will give you the best results on most vocal applications and
a wide range of solo instruments including background brass
and woodwinds, acoustic stringed instruments (violin, viola and
cello), drums and percussion.

Note: The cardioid symbol on the microphone housing denotes the 'live side',
or front face of the microphone that in all cases should face the performer.

The Omnidirectional polar pattern picks up sound equally from
all around the microphone. This is mostly used for recording
ambient sounds, or when recording in an exceptionally good
sounding live room where the character, ambiance and tone of
the studio needs to be recorded, as well as the source voice or
instrument. It would also be the ideal choice for picking up
audience interaction in a live recording situation.

The Bi-directional or Figure-8 polar pattern will hear sound from
both front and back. This is ideal for recording a solo vocal or
instrument with limited proximity effect, better off-axis rejection
(limited interference from the sides of the microphone) while still

picking up r

oom ambience or natural reverberation from behind
the microphone. It also can be used for or duet vocals or for
recording harmony vocals with two vocalists.

*Vocalists can use the proximity effect to their advantage, adding fullness and
more 'bottom end' to the voice. Experienced vocalists can easily incorporate
it as part of their overall microphone technique. Again, experimentation with
mic placement during the recording process is the key. The omnidirectional
polar pattern does not exhibit this effect.

As a condenser microphone, the M-Three requires phantom
power to operate. A subtle recessed LED under the gold capsule
behind the microphone windscreen will illuminate when phantom
power is present, and the microphone is operational.

The microphone’s chassis is precision-tooled zinc/aluminum
alloy with a dent resistant stainless-steel wire-mesh windscreen.
The included heavy-duty shock-mount suspension virtually
eliminates vibration and handling noise, while at the same time
safely securing the microphone in any position needed during
the recording process.

Specifications:

Type: Wide Diaphragm Side Address Condenser Microphone

Capsule: Dual 32mm Gold Sputtered Low Mass Diaphragm

dioid, Omnidir

Polar Patter

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz

MAX SPL: 135dB / 145dB (0, -10dB)

Low Fr

Pre-attenuation Pad Switches: -6dB, -12dB

S/N Ratio: 78dB

Sensitivity:

Impedance: <200 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance: 1000 ohms

Power Requir

Dimensions: 37mm x 175mm / 1.5 inches x 6.9 inches

Weight: 16oz / 469g

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12dB / octave @ 100Hz, 12dB / Octave @ 200Hz

-35dB (+/-2dB)

48v Phantom Power

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ectional & Figure-8

Designed in the USA • Made in China