With no lamps or transformers, it is powered by 48 V phantom power.
Designed to excel in all areas, it offers striking realism and combines the smoothness and richness of a ribbon microphone with the precision and elegance of an excellent condenser microphone. Musical beauty, authority and exceptional clarity are at your disposal for all your recordings.
Based on Martin Kantola's exclusive 30 mm D100K peripheral termination capsule, which offers extremely smooth highs and superb off-axis response, this microphone excels right out of the box on all voices and instruments, from drums and guitar amps to classical orchestras.
It handles equalisation and other processing remarkably well, without the sound appearing altered. An ideal microphone for all situations, it delivers exceptional, lively and strikingly realistic recordings that faithfully reproduce the emotion of the performance. The D100K capsule, FloFET™ technology, 3 available polar patterns and extended frequency response make it a prime candidate for the title of ‘ultimate versatile microphone’, guaranteeing stunning results in all circumstances.
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Features
Handcrafted with love in Finland
Exclusive FloFET™ technology delivers tube-like sound without tubes
Cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-of-eight polar patterns
Exclusive D100K precision capsule with large 30 mm diaphragm and peripheral termination
Thanks to its exclusive design, the microphone capsule is not affected by humidity, unlike conventional condenser microphones, eliminating potential humidity-related problems during vocal and outdoor recordings.
The output impedance and high output level make the microphone tolerant to preamplifier selection, delivering excellent sound quality as expected.
Excellent signal-to-noise ratios facilitate perfect recording of low-level instruments.
10-year warranty.
Technical specifications
Model:
NU-100K
Series type:
Standard multi-directional condenser microphone
Operating principle:
Condenser
Polar pattern:
Cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8
Frequency response:
20-20,000 Hz (-5/0 dB)
Sensitivity:
14.8 mV/Pa
Self-noise:
17 dBA
Maximum sound pressure level (SPL) at 1% total harmonic distortion (THD):
137 dBA at 6 kW load
Power supply required:
+48 V phantom power at 5.3 mA
Output impedance:
22 ohms
Weight:
395 g
Length:
192.5 mm
Diameter:
38 mm
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Included accessories:
Shock mount and hard case
Additional accessories:
–
Colour options:
Black (Customisation available, contact info@nordicaudiolabs.com for more information)
Colour
Black/Black
What is the difference between the NU-100K and the NU-24K, apart from the microphone configuration?
This is a separate model, similar to the 100K (same D100K capsule), but with a decidedly more modern sound that is ready for mixing. The main difference is the new FloFET circuit. This gives it a texture, dynamics and brilliance reminiscent of a tube microphone, while being a transformerless FET. Its cardioid polar pattern is quite unique: the upper part is very cardioid and offers an exceptionally long range, while the lower part is more supercardioid and also picks up sounds from further away. In short, it is designed for greater distance recording than most modern microphones.
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