Art M-THREE User manual
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
▲Dual 32mm Low Mass Gold Sputtered
Diaphragm Capsule
▲Aluminum Carrying Case & Deluxe Cradle
Shockmount Included
Designed in the USA • Made in China
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 frequency roll-off and two position pad switch on
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-Three
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
reinforcement or live recording applications. It can handle the
levels you’d see on an overhead microphone for drum kits or in
front of guitar or bass cabinets.
Controls on the microphone itself include a -6 & -12dB pad
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 frequency interference.
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 results on most voice and
a wide range of instruments. It offers full frequency response off
of the front of the microphone. The advantage of proximity
effect (increased low frequency response when microphone is
placed close to sound source*) and excellent noise rejection
from the sides and back, or 180° position of the microphone.
The cardioid pattern is ideal for single instrument or vocal use.
Designed in the USA • Made in China
The pattern 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
pattern offers excellent feedback rejection and better isolation
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 room 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
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional & Figure-8
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
MAX SPL: 135dB / 145dB (0, -10dB)
Low Frequency Roll-Off: 12dB / octave @ 100Hz, 12dB / Octave @ 200Hz
Pre-attenuation Pad Switches: -6dB, -12dB
S/N Ratio: 78dB
Sensitivity: -35dB (+/-2dB)
Impedance: <200 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 1000 ohms
Power Requirement: 48v Phantom Power
Dimensions: 37mm x 175mm / 1.5 inches x 6.9 inches
Weight: 16oz / 469g
Multi-pattern Condenser
Microphone
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