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CardioidStudio Projects LSM

  MSRP: $179 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Studio Projects LSM

Description

The LSM, or Little Square Mic, is a large-diaphragm condenser in a very small form factor. It has both USB and analog outputs. It was designed by Brent Casey as an entry-level condenser mic, in that it can be plugged directly into a computer, bypassing the need for a preamp.

The 34mm capsule is a true condenser (not electret). It uses a K67-style backplate and has a single 27mm diaphragm made of gold-sputtered 6-micron Mylar.

The rear of the mic has a mini XLR-3M jack as well as a mini USB jack, providing both analog and digital outputs.

The onboard ADC outputs 16-bit, 48 kHz audio.

Studio Projects LSM prototype painted as R2-D2The mic was first announced at Winter NAMM, in January 2010. It will be available in multiple colors, and possibly with custom designs such as indicated by prototypes painted as R2-D2 and what appears to be the designer’s self-portrait.

Studio Projects LSM prototype

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The mic was released in 2010.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Cardioid (n/a mV/Pa; n/a)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 27mm
Capsule diameter: 34mm
Diaphragm gauge: 6 microns 		n/a
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
n/a n/a n/a
  • USB (1)
  • 3-pin mini-XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power

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