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Equation Audio CMI.103

Cardioid Pencil Condenser Microphone

The Equation Audio CMI.103 is a small-diaphragm short pencil condenser.

Switchable 10dB pad and low rolloff are available on the metal body.

Sound On Sound 2008
I thought the overheads sounded pretty well balanced with no pad or low-cut filter switched in, and pulling up their fader really brought the kit sound to life, although a little ‘air’ EQ at 12kHz helped to lift the cymbals. More exotic mics would no doubt give a better-focused sound, but overall I have to say that I liked what I was hearing.

Equation Audio has published very little information about their China manufactured Alpha Series.

The Equation Audio CMI.103 is also known as: CMI-103.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
CHART Cardioid (n/a mV/Pa; n/a)	Pad: -10dB (Via Switch) Filter: HPF (Via Switch)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diameter n/a	n/a

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
n/a	n/a	n/a	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 48v

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