MPM-1500

Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone for Professional Recording
(Discontinued Product)


The MPM-1500 is a professional, high-quality large diaphragm condenser microphone suitable for any critical recording application.  It features a vapor-deposited gold diaphragm, low self-noise, switchable -10dB pad and 100Hz low-cut filter.

  • Professional condenser microphone
  • Side-address cardioid pattern
  • 100Hz lo-cut and -10dB pad
  • High sensitivity and smooth frequency response
  • Rugged zinc die-cast housing
  • Element: Pressure gradient transducer
  • Diaphram Size: 34mm
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20–20,000 Hz
  • Open Circuit Sensitivity: -37dB ± 2dB (0dB=1V/Pa @ 1kHz)
  • Output Impedance: 100ohms ± 30% (@ 1kHz)
  • Max. Input SPL: 130dB (@ 1kHz <1% T.H.D.)
  • S/N Ratio: <22dB
  • Equivalent Self Noise: 22dB
  • Dynamic Range: 100dB
  • Load: 1kΩ
  • Low Frequency Attenuation: 100Hz 12dB/octave
  • Phantom Power Requirement: 48VDC / 5.3mA
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs (520g)
  • MPM-1500, Windscreen and Swivel Mount