Premium Studio Sound, Simplified: The Mackie EleMent Series Carbon
The Mackie EleMent Series Carbon is a premium USB condenser microphone that delivers stunning, professional-quality sound directly to your computer. It's the perfect choice for content creators, musicians, and streamers who demand pristine audio for their projects. With its legendary Onyx™ mic preamp circuitry, the Carbon captures every nuance of your voice or instrument with incredible clarity and warmth.
The Carbon is incredibly versatile, featuring five selectable polar patterns (Stereo, Cardioid, Bi-directional, Super-cardioid, and Omni) to adapt to any recording situation, from solo podcasts to full band recordings. Onboard controls for gain, mute, and headphone volume put you in complete command of your sound, while the built-in headphone jack provides direct, latency-free monitoring.
Built with Mackie's legendary "Built-Like-A-Tank™" construction, the Carbon is a rugged and reliable workhorse for your studio. It comes complete with a professional software bundle, a sturdy stand, and a USB-C cable, giving you everything you need to start recording right out of the box.
Key Features:
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Premium USB Condenser Microphone: Designed for professional-quality recording, podcasting, and live streaming.
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Legendary Onyx Mic Preamp: Features Onyx preamp circuitry for pristine sound, low noise, and high headroom.
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5 Selectable Polar Patterns: Easily switch between Stereo, Cardioid, Bi-directional (Figure-8), Super-cardioid, and Omni patterns.
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Onboard Headphone Output: A built-in headphone jack with a dedicated volume control allows for direct, latency-free monitoring.
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Onboard Controls: Features dedicated controls for Gain and Mute, putting you in complete command of your audio.
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Rugged, "Built-Like-A-Tank" Construction: A durable design ensures reliable performance for years to come.
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Professional Software Bundle Included: Comes with Pro Tools® | First and Waveform™ OEM professional software and plugin packages.
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Plug & Play Simplicity: USB-C connectivity provides a simple and reliable connection to your computer without the need for drivers.
Technical Specifications:
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Element: Condenser
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Polar Pattern: Stereo, Cardioid, Bi-directional, Super-cardioid, Omni
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
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Sensitivity: -37 dB ±3 dB (0dB = 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
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Bit Depth / Sample Rate: 16-Bit / 48kHz
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Maximum SPL: 126 dB
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Controls: Gain, Headphone Volume, Mute
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Output: 1/8" Headphone, USB-C
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Dimensions (L x D): 10.3 x 4.0 in (262 x 102 mm)
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Weight: 2.3 lbs (1.04 kg)
What's in the box:
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Carbon USB Microphone
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Stand
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USB-C Cable
