Mackie EM-98MS On-Camera Shotgun Microphone for Smartphones and DSLRS

SKU: MA205502600 MFR: 2055026-00
$149.99
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Key Features

  • Achieve crystal-clear audio with this on-camera shotgun microphone for professional sound.
  • Enhance your videos with superior sound quality, perfect for DSLRs and smartphones alike.
  • Super-cardioid polar pattern focuses on your subject, minimizing unwanted background noise.
  • Compact and durable Mackie microphone, designed for vloggers, filmmakers, and journalists.
  • Built-in headphone jack allows real-time audio monitoring for perfect sound every time.
  • Includes essential accessories: windscreen, cables, and case for on-the-go recording.
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Mackie EM-98MS Specifications

  • Element

    Condenser

  • Polar Pattern

    Super-Cardioid

  • Frequency Response

    30 Hz - 20 kHz

  • Sensitivity

    -24 dB

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio

    80 dB

  • Input Voltage and Current

    5Vd.c., 230mA

  • Output Current

    With earphone monitoring output: 55mA, 32 Ohms Without earphone monitoring output: 10mA

  • Output Impedance

    Line out: -32 dB, 200 k Ohms
    Headphone out: 100 mW, 32 Ohms

  • Battery

    Li-ion battery 3.7V, 320mAh, 1.184Wh

  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    UN3481

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Dimensions (H x W)

    8.5 x 0.9" (216 x 23mm)

  • Weight

    31.7 oz (900g)

  • UPC Code

    00663961065190

About Mackie EM-98MS

Let the EM-98MS On-Camera Shotgun Microphone for Smartphones and DSLRs elevate your audio recording experience to professional heights. Designed with content creators in mind, this durable and high-quality microphone ensures that your videos are complemented by clear, broadcast-worthy sound that captures the essence of your subject.

Crafted to excel in a variety of shooting scenarios, from intimate interviews to dynamic live events, the EM-98MS boasts a supercardioid polar pattern that expertly minimizes background noise and hones in on the audio source. This feature is particularly beneficial for outdoor shoots where ambient sounds can be intrusive, allowing you to capture the subject, not the environment.

The microphone's sleek and lightweight design is not just about aesthetics; it's engineered to reduce sound from off-camera, ensuring that your recordings are focused and free from unwanted noise. With variable gain levels and high-pass filters, you have the flexibility to tailor the sound to meet the specific needs of each project. The convenience of direct headphone monitoring allows you to assess audio quality in real-time, ensuring that every take is captured with precision.

Powered by an internal Lithium-ion battery, the EM-98MS is ready for action, freeing you from the constraints of external power sources. This versatile microphone is compatible with a wide range of devices thanks to its 1/8" mono connector, making it a reliable choice for both smartphone and DSLR users.

The EM-98MS comes with an array of accessories to get you started immediately, including two different windscreens for reducing wind noise, a professional shock mount to diminish handling vibrations, essential cables, and a carrying case for portability and protection.

Upgrade your audio recording capabilities with the EM-98MS On-Camera Shotgun Microphone and capture your audio like a pro. Whether you're a videographer, photographer, or content creator, this microphone is an indispensable tool that ensures your work stands out with its high-quality, professional audio capture.

Mackie EM-98MS Features

  • Broadcast-worthy condenser microphone provides clear, professional audio
  • High-directivity super-cardioid design focuses sound capture where it is pointed
  • Included cold shoe shockmount isolates the microphone from vibrations and handling noise
  • Compact and ultra-lightweight for easy transport and setup
  • Dedicated headphone output for real-time monitoring
  • Internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
  • 75 / 150Hz high-pass filters eliminate low frequency rumble
  • Fully variable gain allows for precise level control
  • Overdrive protection mode lowers the right channel level by -10dB to ensure you have clean audio to work with in post
  • Auto on/off automatically turns the mic on and off with your device
  • Includes furry and foam windscreens for outdoor and indoor use
  • Cables for both DSLR and Smartphone connections included plus charging cable
  • Mountable on 3/8" tripod screw

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Achieve crystal-clear audio with this on-camera shotgun microphone for professional sound.
  • Enhance your videos with superior sound quality, perfect for DSLRs and smartphones alike.
  • Super-cardioid polar pattern focuses on your subject, minimizing unwanted background noise.
  • Compact and durable Mackie microphone, designed for vloggers, filmmakers, and journalists.
  • Built-in headphone jack allows real-time audio monitoring for perfect sound every time.
  • Includes essential accessories: windscreen, cables, and case for on-the-go recording.

What's in the box:

  • Mackie EM-98MS On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
  • USB-C to 3.5mm TRS Cable
  • USB-C to 3.5mm TRRS Cable
  • Foam Windscreen
  • Furry Windscreen
  • Carrying Case
  • Mackie 1 Year Limited Warranty