HUM Audio Devices ARM-1L is Phantom powered active ribbon microphone equipped with 2″ long, 1.8u thick ribbon element. Output signal level is higher comparing to passive ribbon mics because of fully discrete active stage.
High-end class electronic components and manufacturing techniques allowed us to achieve very low noise floor and detailed rich sound. It's also equipped with switchable low cut filter (50/100 Hz)
The ARM-1 mics
RM-1L and ARM-1S are active mono ribbon microphones, that inherit build and sound quality from our flagship stereo RS-2 Ribbon Recording System. Custom tailored 1.8 micron aluminum foil ribbon motors are paired together with audiophile quality handcrafted audio circuit and high precision CNC-machined mechanics.
There are two mechanically similar models with distinct sound that will let you choose appropriate mic for your application: ARM-1L (with blue suspension orings) has the same 2 inch ribbon motor like our flagship RS-2 microphone and little more „character” in sound, while ARM-1S (with white suspension orings) is equipped with 1 inch ribbon motor and has more clean and neutral sound.
You will find that both ARM-1 models excel on many sound sources, covering a wide range of studio recording applications, including string section recordings, piano, guitars, woodwinds, ambience, drum overheads and vocals. They will give you precious classic, huge, larger than life sound with a lot of details typically
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found in good condenser mics, but at the same time you have that classic lovely ribbon sound flavour, so much beloved by musicians and sound engineers. Tracks recorded with ARM-1 mics also blend very well with other elements in the mix. That's a distinctive feature of all the best mics on the market.
Specification:
ribbon element: 1″ long (1.8µ aluminum foil, shielded with copper)
polar pattern: Figure-8
supply: Phantom +48V (+/- 5V)
frequency response: 30Hz – 14kHz (+/-3dB)
sensitivity: -38dB (1V/Pa)
max. SPL: 137dB
output impedance: 22Ω (electronic)
recommended load impedance: 150Ω or greater
HPF: 50Hz (6db/octave)
anti-vibration system: Dual (external shockmount and internal vibration isolators)
Dimensions:
Mic body
Length: 286.5mm
Diameter: 60mm
Spider external diameter: 126mm
Flight Case
Length: 320mm
Width: 230mm
Height: 155mm