Exquisitely designed by Bernt Malmqvist of Pearl Microphone Labs himself, the ELM-T, presented here in a matched pair, is a large-diaphragm vacuum tube condenser designed for professional studio recording. Sporting continuously variable polar pattern selection between cardioid, figure-8, and omnidirectional, this handmade Swedish mic delivers incredible versatility.
At the heart of the ELM-T lies the ELM capsule, a unique 7:1 rectangular condenser capsule that offers an extremely smooth off-axis response, warm and detailed sound capture, and very-low self noise. These qualities make the ELM-T an ideal choice for choirs, string orchestras, instruments, drum overheads, vocals, and much more. The included AGES NG power supplies are provided by Andreas Grosser and provide high-quality voltages as well as polar pattern selection. The ELM-T matched pair also include two Rycote USM shockmounts, two 7-pin XLR cables, two power cables, and two slip covers.
Historic Pedigree
Founded in 1941, Pearl Microphones is one of the oldest continuously operating microphone manufacturers in the world. Every Pearl microphone is handcrafted in their plant in southern Sweden. Pearl's quality control is meticulous, and all microphones must pass several stages of testing, including rigorous audio tests in an anechoic chamber. Pearl believes in their products, which is why every microphone is delivered with its own individual frequency chart and lifetime warranty.
Factory Matched Pair
Offered here in a factory matched pair for a perfectly balanced response, this version of the ELM-T is ideal for stereo recording of choirs, orchestras, chamber ensembles, drum overheads, or ambience and room tone. With the versatile pickup patterns on each mic, the flexibility of the ELM-T design truly shines in stereo applications.
Pearl Microphone Labs ELM-T MP Specs
Key Specs
| Form Factor | Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount |
| Element Type | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid / Figure-8 / Omnidirectional |
| On-Board Controls | No |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 25 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 126 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD) |
| Analog Output | 1x XLR 7-Pin Male (Locking, on Mic, on Power Supply) 1x XLR 3-Pin Male (Locking, on Power Supply) |
| Power Sources | External PSU |
Microphone
| Primary Applications | Studio Recording |
| Form Factor | Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Speech/Voice-Over, Dialogue, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Drums, Overhead, Instruments, Strings, Choir, Orchestra, Room Ambiance |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Element Type | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid / Figure-8 / Omnidirectional |
| Pattern Selection | Continuously Variable (Adjustable on Power Supply) |
| Orientation | Side Address |
| Circuitry | Tube |
| Pad | No |
| High-Pass Filter | No |
| Gain Adjustment | No |
| On-Board Controls | No |
Performance
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 25 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 126 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD) |
| Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 12 mV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 16 dB A-Weighted |
Connectivity
| Analog Output | 1x XLR 7-Pin Male (Locking, on Mic, on Power Supply) 1x XLR 3-Pin Male (Locking, on Power Supply) |
| Number of Conductors | 3 |
Power
| Power Sources | External PSU |
| Operating Voltage | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| AC Input Power (PSU) | User Selectable: 115 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Physical
| Color | Green |
| Mounting Thread Size | 5/8"-27 Female |
| Construction Material | Metal |
| Environmental Protection | No |
| Dimensions | ø: 1.7 x L: 9.4" / ø: 4.2 x L: 23.8 cm (Microphone) H: 4.3 x W: 3.9 x L: 8.7" / H: 11 x W: 10 x L: 22 cm (Power Supply) |
| Weight | 22.6 oz / 640 g (Microphone) 4 lb / 1.8 kg (Power Supply) |
In the Box
- Pearl Microphone Labs ELM-T BM Signature Edition Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair)
- 2 x Power Supply Unit
- 2 x Rycote USM Shockmount
- 2 x Power Cable
- 2 x XLR 7-Pin Microphone Cable (22')
- 2 x Protective Slip Cover
- Lifetime Warranty
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