★Large diaphragm condenser microphone with spring suspension and slim stainless steel ring Louise is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with a slim stainless steel ring and spring suspension. Designed specifically for live performances with small acoustic ensembles, this classic-style bluegrass microphone is a game-changer for single-mic setups. Louise's combination of transparency, gain, feedback resistance, range, and natural frequency response makes it a game-changer for live single-mic setups. Performers, audiences, and engineers alike agree that Louise's sound is surprisingly natural, with just the right amount of harsh high frequencies, making it a popular studio microphone for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments. ●FEATURES Uniquely crafted, handmade condenser microphone. Integral silk/mesh pop filter for controlled plosives. Fully balanced, transformerless FET design. Highest quality hand-wired electrical components - film capacitors with individually tuned component values, precision resistors, and hand-tested transistors for matching. Custom-cut, floating metal tool case. Recommended Applications: Small ensembles, such as acoustic instruments and multiple vocalists, on stage or in the studio. ■Specifications TRANSDUCER TYPE: condenser, large (26 mm) diaphragm, POLAR PATTERN: cardioid FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 - 17K hz (-3dB), SENSITIVITY: -38.8dB (11 mV/Pa), OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: <50 Ohm, NOISE LEVEL (A-weighted): <17 dBA, POWER REQUIREMENT: +48V phantom power, WEIGHT: 1 lb (6.1 lbs cased) DIMENSIONS: 12 x 6 1/2 x 3; head is 3 in diameter