Focusrite has announced the Vocaster DM14v, claiming it to be the company’s best dynamic microphone to date.
With a low sensitivity cardioid design, the Vocaster DM14v offers broadcast-ready voice recording to any interface user, and is a simple route to levelling up a podcast set-up. The mic features a built-in windshield to cut out plosives, sibilants and other air-related artefacts, with no pop-filter needed. The built-in shockmount protects against handling noise from any knocks to the housing.
Key specs:
- Type: dynamic.
- Polar pattern: cardioid.
- Sensitivity (0dB = 1V/Pa at 1kHz) – -57dB.
- Frequency response: 50Hz – 16kHz.
- Impedance: 200Ω (@1kHz).
- Mount: Standard 5/8-inch (3/8-inch adaptor supplied.
- Net weight: 655g.
The Vocaster DM14v microphone is also available as part of the Vocaster Broadcast Kit, packaged with a pair of Vocaster HP60v closed-back headphones.
Aimed at podcasters, streamers, vloggers and voiceover artists, the kit can be used as a show package or to provide an additional set-up for podcast guests. It also has a high-quality 3m XLR cable included.
‘Vocaster has enabled us to bring voice focused recording workflows to customers around the world, making it easier than ever to create high-quality Podcasts, voiceovers, vlogs and livestreams wherever you are,’ says Vocaster Product Manager, Dan Weston. ‘We know that our customers want the flexibility to customise their recording setup to meet their specific needs, and by expanding the Vocaster range with the new Vocaster DM14v and Vocaster Broadcast Kit accessory packs, getting broadcast-quality sound for everyone on your show has never been simpler.’
The Vocaster DM14v package includes the microphone and a 3m XLR cable. It is at US$199.99/£199.99. The Vocaster Broadcast Kit is proced at US$249.99/£249.99.
More: www.focusrite.com
