Presonus PD-70

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Presonus PD-70

Presonus

PD-70

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Product Info

Article Number: 501828
Brand: Presonus
Model: PD-70
Price: $108.90

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The PD-70 is a surprisingly capable broadcast mic for the price. It's a great entry point for podcasters, streamers, and voice-over artists who need a reliable, focused sound without a lot of fuss. Don't expect studio-grade vocal nuance, but for clear, intelligible speech, it’s hard to beat.

Product Description

  • Presonus PD-70
  • Dynamic Microphone for Speech and Recording
  • Ideal applications using speech
  • such as podcasts
  • live streaming
  • or traditional broadcasting applications
  • Directional characteristic: Cardioid
  • Sensitivity: 1.6 mV/Pa
  • Frequency response: 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Nominal impedance: 350 Ohm
  • Robust construction
  • Integrated mount and windscreen
  • Includes Studio One Prime and Studio Magic Software Suite
PROS
  • • Solid build quality; feels much more premium than the price suggests
  • • Cardioid pattern effectively rejects room noise for cleaner recordings
  • • Integrated mount and windscreen simplify setup and reduce plosives
  • • Surprisingly smooth vocal response, avoids harshness in the upper mids
CONS
  • • Higher impedance requires a preamp with sufficient gain or a direct box
  • • Limited frequency response extension at the low end; lacks deep bass detail
  • • Not ideal for music recording; primarily designed for spoken word applications

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Key Features

Mic Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL 135 dB
Sensitivity 1.6 mV/Pa
Connector XLR
Weight 1.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SM58 is a more versatile mic for live performance, but the PD-70's slightly smoother response can be more pleasing for spoken word and reduce editing time.
It will, but you might need to boost the gain significantly; a preamp with enough headroom will deliver the best results.
It's a decent starting point for basic editing and mixing, though learning curve exists; plenty of free tutorials are available online.

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