The black Polsen RM-800 is a large-diaphragm, side-address, cardioid condenser microphone that's designed for exacting capture of speech, vocals, and instruments in professional, project, and home recording studios. The sleek RM-800 microphone will add as much style to your studio as it does high-end audio. Not only is it stylishly designed, but it's constructed with a metal housing for rugged durability.

It features a large and highly sensitive 1.4" gold-plated diaphragm that captures sources with detailed accuracy. The high SPL capacity, low noise, and wide dynamic range meet the demands for clear and natural sound in both commercial and personal studios. If you're working in an acoustically untreated room or performing on stage, the RM-800's cardioid polar pattern picks up sound directly in front of the microphone while it rejects off-axis sound to help eliminate noise.

Room and ambient noise are minimized by the selectable high-pass filter, and the selectable -10 dB pad allows the microphone to maintain pure sound quality when recording loud sound sources up to 155 dB SPL. To further ensure clean vocals, the RM-800 includes a shockmount to eliminate vibrations, a custom metal pop screen to minimize disruptive vocal plosives, a reducer bushing to fit any mic stand, and a carrying case to protect the mic during transport and storage.

For Vocals, Instruments & Podcasts    Cardioid Polar Pattern Reduces Ambience    Large 1.4" Gold-Plated Diaphragm    -10 dB Pad and High-Pass Filter    High SPL Handling up to 155 dB    30 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Operates via 12 to 52 VDC Phantom Power    3-Pin XLR and All-Metal Construction    Includes Shockmount and Pop Screen    Reducer Bushing and Carry Case

Whether you record in a pro or project studio, the RM-800 sets up quickly and captures rich and accurate sound for your instruments, vocals, and broadcasts. This mic is a great option for dialogue and vocals, and it will also capture the subtleties and nuances of the musical instruments you bring into the studio.

Large-diaphragm condensers are the go-to studio vocal mics for engineers and producers around the world. The RM-800's large, 1.4" diaphragm captures lush and rich sound with ample low frequencies that make your voice sound full and detailed. Gold plating enhances the diaphragm's conductivity for a wide frequency response and accurate sound.

If you're a singer who likes to belt it out, the RM-800 can handle your volume. You won't have to step back from the microphone and risk losing some of those wonderful lower frequencies that add richness to your vocals. Trumpeters and saxophonists can move close to the microphone too, so you don't have to listen to a lot of room ambience in your tracks.

The RM-800's wide frequency response translates into the mic's ability to accurately capture the full character and nuances of voices and instruments alike.

The high-pass filter can mitigate rumble, over-powering proximity effect, and the frustrating problem of ambient low-frequency noise from air conditioners, fans, and overhead lights. The high-pass filter is ideal for recording in acoustically untreated rooms and is also great for studio recording.

When loud sounds threaten to distort your recording, you need a simple solution. The selectable -10 dB pad allows the microphone to maintain pure sound quality for sources up to 155 dB SPL. Great for when you place the mic in front of a guitar cabinet or recording a hardcore screamer, switch on the pad to record the true sound without peaking.

There's no telling what noise your mic is going to pick up until you plug it in. Even minute vibrations can travel up the mic stand and create noise. The custom low-profile shockmount cradles the base of the microphone and eliminates the noise from those unwanted vibrations.

When singers and VO (voice-over) talent move close to the microphone to get warm intimate sounds and a dash of proximity effect, your tracks may be littered with plosives if you don't have a pop screen in front of the mic. The RM-800's custom metal pop screen minimizes the small explosions from "p" and "b" sounds while it protects the microphone capsule from moisture.

There's no rule that great-sounding microphones can't have a little style. The stylish form of the RM-800 gives it a little visual flair. Don't let the interesting design fool you; this is a durable microphone with a rugged aluminum alloy body that's capable of withstanding travel as well as demanding studio use.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this the best mic for recording a quartet or small choir or group of instrumentalists where the microphone will be 5 to 10 feet way from the performers?

A: This is an excellent microphone for the price and well suited for your stated application.

Q: 2. Is a table stand compatible for this for studio use?

A: A table stand will work. A studio arm is recommended for better positioning: Auray TT-ISO Isolating Desktop Microphone Stand B&H # AUTTISO

Q: 3. It's this microphone refundable? I want to try it but if I don't like I don't want to keep it q

A: Yes, the Warm Audio WA-47 Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone is currently eligible for return and refund within 30 days of purchase.

Q: 4. Could this mic be used in it's Figure 8 pattern along with a Senn 416 for M+S recording?

A: Yes absolutely.

Q: 5. can i buy a windscreen for this mic?

A: BH #AUWCFUB440 would be a suitable windscreen for the Shure PGA27 Large-Diaphragm Side-Address Condenser Microphone.

Q: 6. Connected with XLR jack? Have a cable if so how long?

A: This mic uses an XLR cable which is not included.

Q: 7. How does this sound in an untreated room? Is it something I can correct in post, assuming the ambient noise isn't too great.

A: The Lewitt LCT 440 PURE Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone can be used in an untreated room, but results can vary depending on what type of audio is being recorded. Since the mic has a cardioid pattern, it will pick up sound from directly in front while rejecting ambient sounds from the back and sides. What you could do to isolate the mic and keep out any potential background noise is use a reflection filter like the Auray RF-5P-R Five-Panel Reflection Filter (B&H # AURF5PR), which has adjustable panels and can be used on a straight stand or placed on a tabletop. This setup should provide very good results.

Q: 8. are you gonna be bring more of this beauty? because of the russia sanctions. am worried about warranty

A: The Soyuz Microphones SU-023 Bomblet is available by special order only. Warranty service for products purchased in the United States is handled through the company's office in Los Angeles, California.

Q: 9. Can I use this mic for rap vocals or any type of music vocals??

A: This mic is great for rap vocals. It has great clarity and sound.

Q: 10. What other mics did you compare before purchasing? Looking for voiceovers primarily.

A: The 103 is an excellent choice of microphones, depending on the person using it (voice characteristics) and how it will be used, specfically, the room acoustics and level of quiet, as this mic is very sensitive and will "hear" everything. Great suggestion, esp if purchased with shock mount: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/302934-REG/Neumann_TLM_103_ANNIVERSARY_TLM103_Condenser_Microphone_Package.html OTHER considerations: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/676495-REG/AKG_3059Z00060_C_414_XL_II.html For a more challenging acoustic environment: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1182891-REG/shure_shure_sm_7b_brodcaster_package.html