Pearl Microphone Labs ELM-B Large-Diaphragm Figure-8 Condenser Microphone

The ELM-B is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a figure-8 polar pattern designed for professional studio recording. At the heart of the ELM-B lies the rubber-fitted ELM capsule, a unique 7:1 rectangular condenser capsule that offers an extremely smooth off-axis response, detailed sound capture, and very-low self noise.

The 7:1 length/width ratio of the capsule means that the polar pattern for each side of the capsule functions like a standard cardioid in the horizontal plane, while vastly reducing the high frequencies arriving from the vertical plane above and below the mic, a property that can be extremely useful for minimizing unwanted reflections from the floor and ceiling, providing the audio engineer with a valuable tool to handle poor room acoustics and challenging acoustical environments. This unusually narrow horizontal plane makes the ELM-B an excellent choice for choirs, string orchestras, symphonies, and ensembles.

The ELM-B is excellent for stereo mic configurations and is also sold as a matched stereo pair, great for Blumlein stereo recordings. Alternatively, you can pair the ELM-B with a cardioid microphone for an M-S stereo setup. The mic features a gold-plated XLR connector, requires 48V phantom power, and includes a rubber shockmount and wooden case.