iCon Martian Large Diaphragm Microphone

Icon's Space Series microphones combine vintage sound clarity and warmth with a bold, intergalactic design.
The Martian large-diaphragm condenser microphone sounds as warm and friendly as it looks. Inside the rotating head is a space-age, shock-protected capsule with a pure 999 gold electrostatic Golden Drop transducer. The Golden Drop technology allows the diaphragm to move faster, providing rich detail and transparency. In addition to the shock-absorbing capsule in its head, Martian is housed in an advanced full-body shock absorber with pop filter that neutralises unnecessary vibrations, minimises plosive sounds and ensures an optimal recording experience. Since you can rotate Martian's head to just the right angle, you can also adjust its pop filter for perfect placement. Martian's discrete Class "A" electronics are handcrafted in Latvia using only the highest quality components for performance, durability and low self-noise.

Features:
 

• Super warm and classic sonic character make it a perfect mic for voice and instrument applications
• Professional hand-build large-diaphragm capsule for high output with richly detailed frequency response
• Ideal as main and support microphone for most recording situations
• Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection
• Pressure-gradient transducer with shock-mounted capsule
• External 36-52 Volt phantom power operation
• Heavy-duty suspension mount and Aluminum transport case included
• Ultra-rugged construction with metal body
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life.

Technical specification:

• Transducer type: electrostatic
• Operating principle: pressure gradient
• The diaphragms active diameter: 35 mm
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Polar pattern: cardioid
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz an 1 kΩ Last 33mV/Pa
• Output impedance: 50 Ω
• Rated load impedance: 1 kΩ
• Suggested load impedance: > 250 Ω
• Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD at 1000 ? load 134 dB
• S/N Ratio: 83.2 dB-A
• Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC A-weighten: 10.5 dB-A
• Dynamic range: 123.5 dB
• Phantom powering voltage on pin 2&3 of XLR: +48V (+/-4V)
• Current consumption: < 3mA
• Output connector: 3-pin XLR male
• Weight: 0.77kg (1.7lb)
• Dimension: 118mm x 78mm x 149mm
• Dimension: 4.65"(L) x 3.07"(W) x 5.87"(H)