Musicians and producers on the go will appreciate the teenage engineering CM-15, a studio-quality supercardioid condenser microphone that features a built-in professional pre-amplifier and USB-C audio interface. This latest edition to the Field System provides the most solid and portable studio microphone available.
The CM-15 features a 3.5mm jack and a 48V phantom powered mini-XLR connector as well as a high-performance SABRE analog-to-digital converter, which preserves high-fidelity sound and capturing exceptional detail in any recording situation. What s more, the USB-C, XLR, and 3.5mm outputs are all available simultaneously, allowing you to route the mic signal to multiple destinations in real time. The 3.5mm dual mono output can also be used for headphone monitoring, while the integrated rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of use when phantom power is unavailable.
- 1 large-diaphragm capsule
- 48V phantom power-compatible, pseudo-balanced mini XLR output
- Dual-mono 3.5mm mini jack line output (can be used for headphone monitoring)
- USB-C class-compliant device with high-performance SABRE ADC USB audio class 1
- XLR, 3.5mm, and USB-C are available simutaneously
- 10-hour rechargeable battery
- ±18 dB pad / gain switch
teenage engineering CM-15 Specs
Microphone
Primary Applications | Live Sound, Studio Recording, Recording to Mobile Device, Audio for Video, Location Sound, Field Recording |
Form Factor | Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount |
Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Drums, Percussion, Beatbox |
Sound Field | Mono |
Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
Capsule | 1 x Condenser |
Diaphragm | 1" / 25.4 mm (Condenser) |
Polar Pattern | Supercardioid |
Orientation | Side Address |
Circuitry | Solid-State |
Pad | -18 dB |
High-Pass Filter | None |
Tone Adjustment | None |
On-Board Controls | Pad |
Windscreen | None |
Performance
Maximum SPL | 138 dB SPL Peak (.5% THD) 145 dB SPL Peak (1% THD) |
Impedance | 100 Ohms (Balanced) |
Sensitivity | -45 dB / -27 dB / -9 dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB (at 1 Pa/94 dB SPL) |
Equivalent Noise Level | 14 dB |
Connectivity
Analog Output | 1 x TA3M 3-Pin Male (on Mic) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female (on Mic) |
USB & Digital Output | 1 x USB-C Female |
Headphone Output | None |
Wireless Connectivity | None |
Bluetooth | None |
Wi-Fi | None |
Digital Audio
OS Compatibility | None |
Mobile App Compatible | No *As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Power
Bus Power | USB |
Operating Voltage | 48 V (Phantom Power) |
Battery Type | 1 x Built-In (Included) |
Approximate Battery Life | 10 Hours |
Physical
Color | Nickel |
Mounting | Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included) |
Mounting Thread Size | Included Mount Has No Threading (3/8"-16 Female, 1/4"-20 Female with Included Adapter) |
Included Case | None |
Included Filters | None |
Dimensions | H: 3.5 x W: 2.6 x L: 0.7" / H: 90 x W: 65.5 x L: 19 mm |
In the Box
- teenage engineering CM-15 Field Condenser Microphone
- Mount Adapter
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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