Tascam TM-80 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Here is a sample of music created with the Tascam US-4x4 audio interface and Tascam TM-80 microphones. The track features acoustic guitar and vocals and was produced by Japanese composer Masaku Murata. He used three TM-80s for acoustic guitar: two pointing to the front of the guitar, one pointing to the center and the other to the bridge. The third TM-80 is placed further away for ambiance.

Vocals were recorded by a fourth TM-80. Murata used Sonar Platinum for mixing with ProChannel effects. No plug-ins are used in Mix.

General features :

- 8 mm, pure aluminum diaphragm

- Cardioid polar pattern

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Sensitivity: –38 dB ± 2 dB (0 kB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)

Phantom power requirement: 9–48 V DC

Output impedance: 200 Ω ± 30% (at 1 kHz)

Load impedance: > 1 kΩ

Maximum SPL: 136 dB (at 1 kHz, 1% THD)

S/N ratio: 77 dB

Body: Die-cast zinc

Dimensions (W × H × D): 48 mm x 165 mm x 48 mm

Box Contents: Shock Absorbing Stand, Mini Table Stand, Cable (1.8 m XLRM – XLRF)