Exquisitely designed by Bernt Malmqvist of Pearl Microphone Labs himself, the ELM-T, presented here in a matched pair, is a large-diaphragm vacuum tube condenser designed for professional studio recording. Sporting continuously variable polar pattern selection between cardioid, figure-8, and omnidirectional, this handmade Swedish mic delivers incredible versatility.

At the heart of the ELM-T lies the ELM capsule, a unique 7:1 rectangular condenser capsule that offers an extremely smooth off-axis response, warm and detailed sound capture, and very-low self noise. These qualities make the ELM-T an ideal choice for choirs, string orchestras, instruments, drum overheads, vocals, and much more. The included AGES NG power supplies are provided by Andreas Grosser and provide high-quality voltages as well as polar pattern selection. The ELM-T matched pair also include two Rycote USM shockmounts, two 7-pin XLR cables, two power cables, and two slip covers.

For Professional Studio Recording    Pearl ELM Rectangular Condenser Capsule    Variable Cardioid, Omni & Figure-8    Warm and Detailed with Very-Low Noise    Smooth Off-Axis Response    Handmade in Sweden    Includes PSU, Shockmount, and Mic Cable    Includes Power Cable and Slip Cover

Founded in 1941, Pearl Microphones is one of the oldest continuously operating microphone manufacturers in the world. Every Pearl microphone is handcrafted in their plant in southern Sweden. Pearl's quality control is meticulous, and all microphones must pass several stages of testing, including rigorous audio tests in an anechoic chamber. Pearl believes in their products, which is why every microphone is delivered with its own individual frequency chart and lifetime warranty.

Offered here in a factory matched pair for a perfectly balanced response, this version of the ELM-T is ideal for stereo recording of choirs, orchestras, chamber ensembles, drum overheads, or ambience and room tone. With the versatile pickup patterns on each mic, the flexibility of the ELM-T design truly shines in stereo applications.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The Aputure Mount Iris Projector is weak, brittle and has many complaints that it breaks easily. I come to ask if this article, Nanlite Adjustable Diaphragm for PJ-BM, is stronger and if it is compatible with the Aputure Spotlight 36? Your recommendation and total compatibility would help me a lot.

A: The Iris are too different sizes. the nanlite will not fit in the aputure.

Q: 2. I recently purchased the SONY PXW-X70 PROFESSIONAL XDCAM CAMCORDER. It comes with an XLR handle with microphone holder, but no mic. Is this the right one to pair with it? Are there other (better) options? I want to outfit the camera right. Thanks. I am referring to the Sony ECM-MS2 Stereo Electret Condenser Microphone BTW.

A: The correct mic for your PXW-X70 would depend on your application. The ECM-MS2 is a stereo mic. It is compatible with your camera, and great for recording audio such as general ambience, music and situations where left/right positional information is required. For interview and speech recording in front of the camera many prefer a mono shotgun mic such as the Rode NTG-1 due to its tighter pickup pattern and minimal off axis pickup. a href= http://bhpho.to/1hg4l94 target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1hg4l94/a

Q: 3. Is it always necessary to push to talk? Can the mic stay on?

A: No, it is a toggle switch not momentary. It will stay on the on position in which the ring around the button lights up as well as a ring around the microphone. If you hit the button again all lights go off and the microphone should be in the off position.

Q: 4. what is the main difference between ECM-MS2 and ECM-VG1?

A: The ECM-MS2 has Stereo (M-S) and Mono capabilities, and the ECM-VG is Mono only. The ECM-MS2 is much shorter in length ( 5.5"), making it more suitable for placing on a smaller camera and the ECM-VG is over 8" in length. Both of these microphones require phantom power (40-52 V DC).

Q: 5. How close does this need to be to the source? I have to film 3 people at once and was told I could boom a condenser or cardioid mic Can this plug directly into dslr of using battery power?

A: Close proximity (within .5 meter, .25 meter or less is better). This mic is designed for use on ONE person. While one could POTENTIALLY use with more than one person, it is NOT designed for that purpose. Additionally, a "Boom" Mic is typically designed to pick up only one person at a time. To use one microphone for 3 people, the room or environment would have to be very quiet. One Mic for each person is best, or, you may want to consider a "wider angle Boom Mic, such as those listed on B&H as "Stereo Shotgun Mics": https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Shotgun/ci/8533/N/4291086008?filters=fct_stereo-mono_7426%3Astereo

Q: 6. Which pair of RAD hoops come with this shock mount?

A: (2) pairs of interchangeable RAD-1 hoops are included with the Radius RAD-2 Shock Mount (Dark Edition): standard firmness (black) and soft firmness (dark gray)

Q: 7. Will this mic fit the Sony FX3 mic holder?

A: Yes this mic will work with the Sony FX3

Q: 8. Can these be easily connected to an iPhone?

A: Hi, Alice! The headphones can easily be connected to your phone as long that it has a 3.5 mm headphone port. Regards, Erin

Q: 9. Should I go for this or the MXL 990 for general studio use (vocals, instruments, ect.)?

A: Both mics will work well and specs are almost the same for the two models, but the MXL 990 is a bit more rugged and would be the better option for general studio use.

Q: 10. Does this work on a Chromebook?

A: I contacted the manufacturer and confirmed that the Tempo SK mic is indeed compatible for use with a Chromebook.