Top 18+ Measurement Microphones 2022

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1. Audix TM-1 Plus
2. Earthworks Audio M30
3. beyerdynamic MM1
4. Earthworks Audio M23R
5. Presonus PRM1
6. DBX DriveRack RTA-M
7. Behringer ECM8000
8. Superlux ECM999
9. Earthworks Audio M23
10. IK Multimedia MEMS Microphone for ARC System
11. Haun MBNM 550 EL
12. the t.bone MM-1
13. Neumann MA 1
14. Audix TM-1
15. Superlux ECM 888 B
16. Sonarworks SoundID Ref Measurement Micro
17. NTI Audio M4261
18. NTI Audio M2211

1. Audix TM-1 Plus

Test, Measurement and Recording Microphone

• Pre-polarised 6mm condenser capsule
• Omnidirectional
• Transmission 20 Hz – 25 kHz (+/- 2 dB)
• Max SPL 140 dB
• For 18-52 V phantom power
• Output impedance 200 Ohm
• Dynamic range 112 dB
• Suitable for real time analyser, measurements, tests, room analysis software programs, ambient/room recording
• Housing made of precision machined nickel-plated brass housing
• Gold-plated XLR plug connector
• Length approx. 150 mm
• Elastic suspension (SMT-19)
• 1/2″ Adapter for calibrator (TM1-CA) and individual sensitivity/calibration data file on CD
• Optional screw-on windshield (WS-TM1)

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2. Earthworks Audio M30

HDM Measurement Microphone

• Omnidirectional pattern
• Frequency range: 5Hz – 30 kHz
• +-1/-3 dB
• Max. SPL: 142 dB
• 48V Phantom power required

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3. beyerdynamic MM1

Condenser measurement microphone

• For the calibration of sound systems and for the measurement of sound pressure levels and frequency curves
• Directional characteristic: omnidirectional
• Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz (50-16,000, +-1.5 dB)
• 15 mV / Pa
• Max. SPL (sound pressure level): 122 dB
• Requires 12-48 V phantom power
• Current consumption approx. 3.4 mA
• Dimensions: 133 x 19/9 mm
• Capsule diameter: 9 mm
• Weight: 88 g
• Includes a bag, microphone holder, and measuring diagram

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4. Earthworks Audio M23R

Measurement Microphone

• Directional characteristic: Omnidirectional
• Frequency range: 3 Hz – 23 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB)
• Sensitivity: 36 mV/Pa (-28.9 dBV/Pa)
• SPL (sound pressure level): 140 dB
• Equivalent noise level: 20 dB SPL (A weighted)
• Requires 24 – 48 V phantom power, 10 mA
• Connection: XLR
• Dimensions (length x diameter): 165 x 22 mm
• Weight: 0.16 kg

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5. Presonus PRM1

Condenser Measurement Microphone

• With 1/4″ ball capsule
• Designed to use with Virtual StudioLive (VSL) or Smaart Analyzer Technology included
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: -37 dB / PA
• SPL: 132 dB
• Incl. Microphone clamp, foam windscreen and hard case

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6. DBX DriveRack RTA-M

Measurement Microphone

• For Driverack and other measuring applications
• Ball, electret capsule
• Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Impedance: 250 Ohm
• Sensitivity: -63 dB + 3 dB (0 dB = 1V / microbar 1,000 Hz)
• 9-52 V phantom power required
• Incl. microphone mount and case

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7. Behringer ECM8000

Measurement MicrophonePerfect for use with the Behringer Ultracurve or almost any other analyzer.

• Precise electret condenser measurement microphone
• Ultra linear frequency range for high measurement precision
• Balanced omnidirectional polar pattern
• Operatable with phantom power from +15 V to + 48 V
• Rugged construction in slim, modern design
• Low inherent noise XLR output with gold- plated contacts
• Incl. storage box

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8. Superlux ECM999

Condenser Measurement Microphone

• Also suitable for recordings and room sound analysis systems
• Directivity: Omnidirectional
• Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• 3-Pin male XLR connector
• Phantom power
• Noise ratio: 70 dB
• Equivalent noise level: 22 dB
• Peak SPL: 132 dB
• Diameter: 21 mm
• Weight: 0.15 kg
• Colour: Black
• Clip and windscreen included

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9. Earthworks Audio M23

Measurement Microphone

• Directional characteristic: omnidirectional
• Frequency range: 3 Hz to 23 kHz + -1/-3 dB
• Sensitivity: 30 mV/Pa
• Amplifier type: Discrete Class-A
• Max. SPL (sound pressure level): 140 dB
• Requires 48 V phantom power
• Dimensions: 165 x 22 mm
• Weight: 160g
• Includes a microphone clamp and adapter from 5/8″ to 3/8″

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10. IK Multimedia MEMS Microphone for ARC System

Condenser Measurement Microphone

• Omnidirectional
• Free field
• Calibrated frequency response when used with ARC: 20-20,000 Hz +/- 0.5 dB
• Transformerless output
• Electronically balanced
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 65 dB (A)
• Maximum sound pressure level: 124 dBSPL
• Phantom power: 12 – 48 V
• Dimensions: 129.5 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 25 g
• Scope of delivery: measurement microphone and microphone clamp

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11. Haun MBNM 550 EL

Calibration and Test Microphone

• Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency range: 10 – 20,000 Hz
• SPL: 126 dB max.
• Impedance: 500 Ohm
• 16-48 Volt phantom power required
• XLR connector
• Almost linear frequency response
• Dimensions: 21 x 190 mm
• Also suitable for recording piano and acoustic instruments
• Incl. wooden case

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12. the t.bone MM-1

Measurement microphone

The MM-1 is an omnidirectional measurement microphone with a 1/4″ wide, polarised condenser capsule.

• Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 18 kHz
• Output impedance: 200 Ohm
• Max. SPL: 132 dB
• SNR:> 70 dB
• Phantom power: +9 V to +52 V
• Incl. bracket

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13. Neumann MA 1

Automatic Monitor Alignment

• Calibration system for stereo setups with Neumann KH 80 DSP and all analog (non-DSP-based) Neumann monitors in connection with the KH 750 DSP subwoofer
• Calibration algorithms developed jointly with Fraunhofer IIS
• Individually calibrated measurement microphone
• Space-adaptive target curve
• Phase and amplitude optimization for analog Neumann monitors
• Frequency range: 20 – 20000 Hz
• Directional characteristic: Omnidirectional
• For Mac and PC
• Dimensions (length x diameter): 117 x 23 mm
• Weight: 37 g
• System requirements: Windows 10 (64 bit) or macOS 10.13 / 10.14 / 10.15, audio interface with balanced, analog input with 48 V phantom power and 2 balanced, analog outputs or digital AES3 output (only KH 750 DSP), ASIO driver (for Windows ), Network switch

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14. Audix TM-1

Test, Measurement and Recording Microphone

• Pre-polarised 6mm condenser capsule
• Omnidirectional
• Transmission: 20 Hz – 25 kHz (+/- 2 dB)
• Max. SPL 140 dB
• For 18-52 V phantom power
• Output impedance: 200 Ohm
• Dynamic range: 112 dB
• Suitable for real time analyser, measurements, tests, room analysis software programs, ambient/room recording
• Housing made of precision machined nickel-plated brass housing
• Gold-plated XLR plug connector
• Length approx. 150 mm
• Incl. microphone clamp and carrying bag P-1
• Optional screw-on windshield TM-1-WS

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15. Superlux ECM 888 B

1/4″ Omnidirectional Condenser Measurement Microphone

• Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity at 1,000 Hz: 43dBV / Pa (7.1mV / Pa) ± 3dB
• Impedance: 800 Ohm
• 94 dB SPL
• 128 dB max
• Equivalent SPL: 22dB
• Signal to noise ratio: 72 dB
• Operates with 4LR44 6V batteries
• Weight: 150 g
• Dimensions: 210 x 170 mm
• Nickel housing
• Incl. battery and shock mount holder

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16. Sonarworks SoundID Ref Measurement Micro

Sonarworks SoundID Reference Measurement Microphone; measurement microphone; pre-polarized electret-condenser capsule; frequency response: 20 – 20000 Hz with calibration curve; omnidirectional polar pattern; sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa; self noise: 24 dB; signal to nois ratio: 70 dB; dynamic range: 106dB; maximum sound pressure level: 132 dB SPL; requires: 48V phantom power; connector: 3 pin XLR; Microphone calibration file for 30° off-axis measurements in Sonarworks software native format to be used with SoundID Reference, Microphone calibration file for 0° on-axis measurements in .txt format; 21-day trial of SoundID Reference available online

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17. NTI Audio M4261

Measurement Microphone

• For XL2 systems
• Class 2
• Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
• Max. SPL: 146 dB
• Impedance: 100 Ohm balanced
• Phantom power: 48 V DC
• Length: 150 mm
• Diameter: 20.5 mm

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18. NTI Audio M2211

Measurement Microphone for XL2 Systems

• Class 2
• Class 1 frequency response
• Frequency range: 5 – 20,000 Hz
• Omnidirectional
• Max. SPL 144 dB
• Impedance 100 Ohm, balanced
• 48 VDC phantom power
• Removable capsule
• Metal diaphragm
• Length: 150 mm
• Diameter: 20.5 mm

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