Ohma World Motif Condenser Black & Brass

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Ohma World Motif Condenser Black & Brass

Ohma World

Motif Condenser Black & Brass

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 618472
Model: Motif Condenser Black & Brass
Price: $933.90

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The Ohma World Motif is a seriously interesting mic. The Cinemag really adds a vintage vibe without being muddy, and the build quality is impressive for the price. It’s a great choice for singer-songwriters, voiceover artists, or anyone wanting a characterful condenser without the typical sterile sound of some modern mics.

Product Description

  • Ohma World Motif Condenser Black & Brass
  • Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
  • Exceptional
  • high-quality and universally usable condenser microphone for many applications
  • from speech
  • podcasts and video content to vocal recordings and instrument recording
  • Unique design with interchangeable microphone grilles and cover plates for customisation and adaptation of the microphone
  • Hand-selected capsule
  • Cinemag output transformer for characterful
  • detailed and dense sound
  • Pressure gradient transducer
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 15.53 mV / Pa
  • Output impedance: 150 ohm
  • Minimum recommended load impedance: 1 kOhm
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 118 dB SPL
  • Equivalent noise level: 67 dB
  • Equivalent noise level
  • A-weighting: 17 dB
  • Power supply: +48 V phantom power
  • Power consumption: 0.5 mA
  • Connection: 3-pin XLR
  • Dimensions: 190.5 x 48.26 x 22.86 mm
  • Weight: 307 g
  • Material: Aluminium with ceramic coating and brass
  • Colour: Black / brass
  • Includes microphone clip
  • two Ohma picks
  • data sheet and protective
  • sturdy designer packaging
PROS
  • • Hand-selected capsule delivers a surprisingly warm, detailed sonic signature.
  • • Cinemag transformer adds pleasing harmonic richness and headroom.
  • • Interchangeable grilles offer aesthetic customization and subtle acoustic tweaks.
  • • Solid brass construction suggests robust build quality and premium feel.
CONS
  • • Cardioid pattern limits versatility for complex stereo recording setups.
  • • Sensitivity (15.53mV) may require a preamp with ample gain.
  • • The substantial weight could be fatiguing during extended tracking sessions.

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Key Features

Mic Type Large Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 118 dB SPL
Sensitivity 15.53 mV / Pa
Connector XLR
Weight 850g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It adds subtle harmonic saturation and increases headroom, resulting in a richer, more 'present' sound, especially noticeable on louder sources.
They offer subtle changes – a tighter pattern or a slightly more open top end – but aren't a drastic alteration; it's more about fine-tuning the tone.
A preamp with a clean gain stage of at least 60dB is recommended to ensure adequate signal levels without introducing excessive noise.

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