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Karma Audio K-Micro

Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Scarcely larger than a standard mic clip, the K-Micro is a mini-condenser microphone.

It made news when introduced for $0.99 apiece. The product has been improved to handle louder sources (rated at 145dB SPL) and the price has been adjusted to approximately $13 when purchased in pairs, or $11.50 when purchased in the 7-piece “drum pack.”

Note that, despite being advertised as a cardioid microphone, the absence of any venting to the rear of the capsule suggests that these mics have an omnidirectional pickup pattern.

The K-Micro is currently available in two packages:

• In a “blister pack” of two mics, for $26.
• In the 7-piece “Silver Bullet Drum Pack” for $80. This includes 7 mics, 7 clips, and a slim flightcase.

The Karma Audio K-Micro is also known as: Micro, Silver Bullet.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Cardioid (20 mV/Pa; 50 - 13,000 Hz)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diameter n/a	200 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 145 dB

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
n/a	49mm (1.93'')	17mm (0.67'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 48v

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