Senal SCM-600 Cardioid Condenser Microphone For Laptop PC or FireWire Voiceover Recording


Senal SCM-600 Mic

Senal SCM-600 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The Senal line is known for warm top quality audio recording with an affordable price tag. Other reasonably priced mics will work as well. I use the New Rode NT1. 
You’ll need a USB interface to provide 48 volt phantom power (required for condenser mics except electret) and convert the analog signal from the microphone to digital that can be fed to your DAW in your laptop or desktop via USB connection.









Audacity Audio Editor Screenshot

Your DAW (digital audio workstation) lives in your computer and allows you to edit/enhance your recordings. Audacity is a great free open source audio editor that can do almost anything that very expensive editors can do when combined with a great many plugins, also free, at least for the ones used for voice over work.


  You’ll also need a M to F XLR cable to connect your microphone to your interface and a stand for your mic. To start out you can get a cheap scissors boom type moveable mic stand that clamps to a table or desk. Some of them come with cheap XLR cable already threaded through the scissors part of the boom. You’ll also want a cheap pop filter. Note that in this image the mic is facing the wrong way, it should have the flat front side facing the pop shield and the speakers mouth.
 Mic Stand with Table Top Clamp,

Highlights of the Senal SCM-600 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Approx $150.00
1.3" True Condenser Capsule (transducer element)
Large Gold-Plated Diaphragm
Cardioid Polar Pattern
Switched -10 dB Pad (just leave it off for voiceover)
Switched 110 Hz High Pass Filter(try it)
140 dB Maximum SPL
Wide Frequency Response
For Studio Recording and Broadcast
Rugged All-Metal Construction

The Senal SCM-600 is a professional-grade, large-diaphragm, true condenser microphone (reqs phantom power) The microphone offers a full, rich tone.

The cardioid polar pattern minimizes off-axis noise and audio reflections.
The 110 Hz high-pass filter removes helps reduce noise and rumble caused by room noise, air conditioners, or fans.
The rugged all-metal aluminum case with high-density foam cutouts provides protection for traveling.
The included shock mount reduces unwanted vibration that can that can be transmitted up through the mic stand and that can adversely affect your recording.
Includes a protective carry pouch.

Details
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Pressure Gradient
Transducer Condenser
Diaphragm 1.3" / 33.02 mm
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 76 dB 
Maximum SPL 130 dB SPL Peak
Pad -10 dB
Impedance 50 Ohms
Sensitivity -36 dB
Low-Cut Filter 10 dB/Octave @ 110 Hz
Output Connectors 1 x 3-Pin XLR
Operating Voltage 48 V (phantom power)
Length 6" / 15.24 cm
Diameter 2" / 50.80 mm
Weight 1.2 lbs / 0.54 kg

 

Features:

  • 40 cm (15.75") TRRS cable to connect
    to any iOS device headset jack
  • XLR input connector for microphones
  • Gain control
  • +48 V phantom power
  • Headphone output
  • On/Off switch
  • Power/Phantom Power provided by 9V battery
  • Battery life is approximately
    30 hours with dynamic microphones
    and 10 hours with phantom powered condenser studio microphones
  • Download 2 free apps from the App Store:
    - iRig Recorder FREE, an easy-to-use voice recording/editing app,
    - VocaLive FREE, a multi-effects processing app for singers.
  • Compatible with iPhone/iPod touch/iPad.