vintage tube design, affordable price > coveted classic sound without the high price tag

low-current/high-voltage 6205M vacuum tube > linear behavior with graceful overload characteristics

3-micron evaporated-gold Mylar diaphragm > extremely sensitive to musical nuances

built for pros with the pros > designed from scratch with input from top studio engineers

custom tuning > spotlights vocals and instruments for signature sound

selectable cardioid, figure-8, and omni polar patterns > total studio flexibility

solid brass body with polished nickel finish > stands up to heavy use

includes shockmount, dedicated 7-pin power supply/cable, and custom flight case > everything included

M-Audio’s Sputnik mic signals the end of microphone envy. Based on a classic vacuum tube design and manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities to exacting standards, this multi-pattern, large diaphragm studio condenser delivers the lush, classic sound normally associated with rare and expensive vintage mics like the U47 and C12. Sputnik’s combination of a hand-picked military-grade vacuum tube, ultrasensitive evaporated gold Mylar diaphragm, solid brass construction, and multiple polar patterns makes it ideal for a wide variety of voices, instruments, and applications.

3-micron, evaporated-gold Mylar diaphragm

new old stock 6205M vacuum tube

cardioid, figure-8, and omni polar patterns

-10dB (attenuation) pad

80Hz 2nd-order high-pass filter

solid brass body with polished nickel finish

dedicated power supply with included 7-pin cable

professional shockmount

soft cloth bag

custom flight case