OVERVIEW
- For Vocal, Speech & Instrument Capture
- For USB-Equipped Computers
- Cardioid and Omni Polar Patterns
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack with Volume Control
- Mic Gain Knob and Mic Mute Button
- Built-In Pop Filter
- Driver-Free, Plug-and-Play Operation
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
With its cardioid and omnidirectional polar pattern options, the Saramonic SmartMic MTV500 USB condenser microphone offers versatility and quality sound capture for podcasters, content creators, singers, and musicians using Mac or Windows computers for their productions. Cardioid mode is ideal for recording one speaker or a solo performer in front of the mic while rejecting background noise behind the mic, whereas the omnidirectional setting delivers 360° responsiveness to capture everything around the mic such as multiple people gathered near the mic.
The SmartMic MTV500 boasts a built-in pop filter to reduce pops from vocal plosives, a gain knob for optimizing the mic level, and a mute button to cut the mic signal between performances or sections. Also, the mic features a 3.5mm headphone jack with its own volume control for convenient real-time audio monitoring. Driver-free setup ensures simple plug-and-play operation, and the included USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable allows proper connectivity with most computers.
- Broadcast-quality condenser microphone with selectable polar patterns
- Omnidirectional polar pattern picks up sound equally from all directions
- Cardioid polar pattern maximizes the rejection of sound coming from the rear of the mic
- Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation
- Powered via USB (includes USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable)
- Mic gain control and mic mute switch
- Built-in pop filter reduces pops from vocal plosives
- 3.5mm headphone jack with volume control allows convenient real-time monitoring
- Integrated desktop stand
SPECS
Microphone
| Primary Applications | Podcast, Web-Streaming, Recording to Mobile Device |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Speech/Voice Over |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | Electret Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional |
| Pattern Selection | Switched (Adjustable on Mic) |
| Orientation | End Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | 0 to 39 dB |
| Indicators | 1 x Green Single LED (Status)
1 x Green Single LED (Mute, Power) |
| On-Board Controls | Gain/Sensitivity, Headphone Volume, Mic Mute, On/Off, Polar Pattern |
| Windscreen | Built-In |
Performance
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 130 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity | -36 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB |
Connectivity
| Output Connectors (Analog) | None |
| Output Connectors (Digital) | 1 x USB Type-C Female (on Mic)
1 x USB Type-A Male (on Detachable Cable) |
| Headphone Connector | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm |
| Cable Length | 3.9' / 1.2 m |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
Digital Audio
| Operating System Support | Windows, macOS/OS X |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | None |
| Available Port | USB (Interface Unspecified) |
Power
| Bus Power | USB |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V (USB Bus Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption | 150 mA |
Physical
| Color | Silver |
| Mounting | Desktop Stand (via Integrated Hardware) |
| Included Case | None |
| Included Filters | None |
| Construction Material | ABS |
| Dimensions | H: 3.9 x W: 3.5 x L: 6.7" / H: 100 x W: 88 x L: 171 mm |
| Weight | 10.6 oz / 301 g |
