Peluso P-84 Microphone
Best professional microphone for capturing detailed acoustic sounds.
These pencil mics deliver the refined, musical warmth of vintage designs without the brittle edge common in modern condensers. They offer exceptional transient detail for acoustic instruments and stereo imaging, though you sacrifice the clinical, surgical transparency found in more sterile, modern alternatives.
$1444.15
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Front End Audio
Who it's for
- Audio engineers and musicians seeking classic studio sounds.
- Recording studios and home producers needing a multi-purpose SDC.
- Professionals and serious hobbyists valuing durability and completeness.
Who should skip it
- Aspiring engineers and home studio owners with limited budgets.
- Engineers preferring modern, uncolored, or extremely neutral SDC microphones.
- Buyers prioritizing easy access to widespread service and parts.
Performance breakdown
Transient Response
Captures rapid acoustic attacks with remarkable speed and surgical precision.
Tonal Character
Delivers a smooth, musical warmth that avoids harsh high-frequency fatigue.
Stereo Imaging
Factory-matched pairs provide exceptional spatial depth for complex stereo techniques.
Off-Axis Rejection
Focused cardioid pattern effectively isolates sources in busy recording environments.
Build Craftsmanship
Hand-built in the USA with a robust, professional-grade construction.
SPL Handling
Handles high sound pressure levels comfortably without compromising signal integrity.
Key Specs
Capsule Type
Condenser Pressure Gradient
Frequency Range
20Hz/20Khz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
15 mv/pa
Impedance
200 ohms
Max SPL
142 dB
Equivalent Noise
14 dB(A)
Power Requirements
Phantom - 48v +/- 4v
Current Consumption
< 3.0 MA
Size
22mm x 124 mm
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