If you need a USB mic for recording podcasts, streaming online, or tracking
vocal parts, the Mackie EM-91CU offers a quality sound for just this purpose. It
also delivers a reliable and rugged design at a reasonable price, making it both
a suitable entry-level product and a solid choice to augment a podcaster's
existing collection.
With its cardioid polar pattern, the mic rejects sound coming from behind
the capsule to tamp down on pesky room ambience; this is a plus for many people
who podcast from their home. All the accoutrements you need to get started are
included. Mount the mic on the supplied desktop stand, plug the included USB
cable to your computer, and you're good to go. As a significant bonus to the
entry-level engineer, the EM-USB ships with a download for ProTools | First,
Avid's entry into their industry-standard editing/mixing software. Also included
is a software bundle containing 23 high-quality plug-ins to get your recordings
polished for broadcast.
Connects to Computers, Android, and iOS Devices
Get started right away, as this mic works directly with your computer. No
separate interface or preamp is required.
Cardioid Polar Pattern for the Untreated Room
The microphone makes use of a directional cardioid polar pattern to
minimize off-axis sound. This polar pattern naturally, yet effectively tamps
down room tone and focuses the audio capture on what's directly in front of the
mic, so everyone can clearly hear your voice.
Broadcast-Quality Audio Capture
The mic records audio at sample rates and resolutions up to 16-bit / 48
kHz, giving you the broadcast standard for media playback.
Handy Hardware Included
With an included tripod stand and USB cable, you can get up and running
right away. Simply place the mic in the mount, attach the mount to the stand,
and run the USB cable from the mic into your computer.
Industry-Standard Software Included
Avid Pro Tools has been an industry standard in studios and homes for
decades, and the EM-USB offers you a gateway into the world of Pro Tools with
free, included software. Pro Tools | First (available for macOS and Windows
operating systems) is easy enough for beginners, yet sophisticated enough for
experienced musicians. Get many of the same tools used by your favorite artists
and recording studios, collaborate online with anyone, anywhere, and create at
the speed of your imagination. You also get Tracktion's Waveform OEM and the DAW
Essentials Collection. In addition to the powerful plug-ins within Pro Tools |
First, this mic comes with the exclusive Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23
fantastic plug-ins:
Avid 304E EQ: Add musical warmth with a treble and bass equalizer with
sweepable mid control
Avid 304C Compressor: Tweak the clarity, balance, and rhythmic feel of
music with this optical-modeled compressor
BBD Delay: Create delay, chorus, and vibrato effects based on a classic
guitar pedal
Black Op Distortion: Add rich distortion based on a classic distortion
pedal
Black Shiny Wah: Achieve the famous classic tones of a respected wah wah
pedal
Black Spring Reverb: Get the twang and space of a vintage amplifier
C1 Chorus: Emulates a classic chorus pedal
DC Distortion: Dial up a range of overdriven tones with this Avid custom
distortion effect
Eleven Lite: Get the sound of popular guitar amps and speaker
cabinets
Flanger: Create esoteric sounds with this homage to vintage and modern
flangers
Graphic EQ: Sculpt frequencies with ease
Gray Compressor: Add warmth to tracks based on a vintage Ross
compressor
Green JRC Overdrive: Get the coveted sounds of a classic IC overdrive
pedal
In-Tune: Keep your instruments in tune with this digital tuner
Orange Phaser: Create interesting effects with this phase shifter based on
a classic design
Roto Speaker: Recreate the sounds of a Leslie rotary speaker cabinet
Sci-Fi: Add analog synth-type ring and frequency modulation
Studio Reverb: Create natural-sounding reverb and ambient effects
Tape Echo: Add vintage analog delay and chorus effects
Tri Knob Fuzz: Get the Hendrix tone with this fuzz box based on one of the
first fuzz pedals
Vari-Fi: Create the effect of audio changing tape speed
Vibe Phaser: Add phase-shift and rotary speaker effects
White Boost: Boost gain without coloring tone
Microphone
Form Factor Desktop / Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field Mono
Capsule Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Orientation Side Address
Circuitry Solid-State
Pad None
High-Pass Filter None
Tone Adjustment None
Windscreen None
Performance
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 17 kHz
Maximum SPL 132 dB SPL
Impedance 100 Ohms ± 30% at 1 kHz
Load Impedance 1000 Ohms
Sensitivity -34 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 78 dB
Equivalent Noise Level 16 dB A-Weighted
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Digital) 1 x USB Type-B
Wireless Connectivity None
Digital Audio
A/D Conversion 16-Bit
Sample Rate 48 kHz
Digital Signal Processing None
Power
Bus Power USB
Physical
Color Black
Mounting Shockmount (Included)
Weight 0.46 lb / 0.21 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 1.435 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 10.2 x 7.7 x 3.3"