Solaris - Large-Capsule Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

Top Features

affordable large diaphragm cardioid condenser
1.1” solid brass capsule w/ evaporated gold diaphragm
Class A solid state electronics
all Solaris microphones exhibit no more than +/- 1dB variation from each other
cardioid, figure-8, and omni polar patterns
The Solaris is a large-capsule condenser microphone that sounds as good as it looks. Beneath the stylish exterior lies the best-sounding solid-state electronics available at any price. Vintage design principles merge with incredibly tight manufacturing standards to yield no more than +/-1dB of deviation across the entire 20Hz-20kHz frequency range. The industry-thinnest evaporated gold diaphragm also delivers incredible sensitivity. Multi-pattern architecture provides flexibility that makes it ideal for just about any miking situation—included capturing vocals, guitar, piano, drums and live events. It’s like having three mics in one.

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“The Solaris is not only a great buy but also a proud addition to anyone’s recording arsenal.”
- Remix/January 2005
“As one of M-Audio’s first ventures into the world of microphones, the Solaris speaks to a bright future.”
- Remix/January 2005
“This is a tremendous mic for the money, and recordists on a budget could track almost any acoustic sound they’d ever desire simply by owning a dynamic mic and a Solaris.”
- - Guitar Player/October 2004
…“I definitely recommend both microphones. If you are an experienced folk-style singer-songwriter with a guitar or an MC who wants to lay down some vocals, look no further than the Solaris. For novice engineers or those who desire a good supplement for capturing color in the mix, such as triangles or bells, I suggest you take the Nova for a spin. In fact, try both. I think your recordings will be flattered, and you won’t burn a hole in your pocket in the process.”
- REMIX – September 2004
“(On the John Mellencamp tour) I use eight Solaris mics on guitars and drum overheads and three Tampa preamps on vocals. I also use the FireWire 1814 to record in Pro Tools M-Powered. It all sounds and is holding up great.”
- John Robbins, FOH engineer: John Mellencamp, Prince
"The Solaris mics were perfect for our guitars on the acoustic tour. It's amazing to me that M-Audio have somehow managed to incorporate a $5,000-microphone sound (comparable to any Neumann or Sony) in an affordable and accessible product! Well done, M-Audio."
- -Seal