the t.bone EM 9900 Bundle

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the t.bone EM 9900 Bundle

the t.bone

EM 9900 Bundle

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Product Info

Article Number: 240553
Model: EM 9900 Bundle
Price: $128.70

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This t.bone bundle is a solid entry point for anyone needing a directional microphone on a budget. The hypercardioid pickup pattern really shines when you need to isolate a sound source, like dialogue on set or a specific instrument in a noisy environment. It's not going to compete with high-end mics, but it delivers surprisingly good performance for the price.

Product Description

the t.bone EM 9900 Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, the t.bone EM 9900

  • *Condenser Shotgun Microphone*
  • Polar pattern: hyper cardioid/ lobar
  • Frequency range: 30 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Switchable low cut @ 180 Hz (12dB/ Oct.)
  • Impedance: 200 Ohm
  • Max. SPL: 130 dB
  • Required phantom power: 9 - 52V
  • XLR Connector
  • Diameter: 21 mm
  • Length: 413.5 mm
  • Incl. wind shield and clamp
  • Superlux HM40-C

*Elastic microphone Mount*, For mounting microphones on cameras, Suitable for all standard cameras, With shoe mount adapter, Suitable for microphones with diameter of 12-30 mm

PROS
  • • Surprisingly robust construction for the price point.
  • • Hypercardioid pattern excels at isolating sound sources.
  • • Low-cut filter effectively reduces rumble and proximity effect.
  • • Included mount is functional and camera-friendly.
CONS
  • • Sound quality leans slightly clinical, lacks warmth.
  • • Long body makes it unwieldy in tight spaces.
  • • Superlux mount feels plasticky, not built for heavy use.

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Key Features

Included Items EM 9900 Microphone, Wind Shield, Clamp, Superlux HM40-C Microphone Mount
Mic Type Condenser Shotgun
Polar Pattern Hypercardioid/Lobar
Best For Filming, podcasting, capturing directional audio, interviews
Connector XLR

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NTG2 has a more natural and refined sound, but the EM 9900 gets you 80% of the way there at a fraction of the cost, trading some warmth for value.
While usable, the hypercardioid pattern can be tricky for vocals as it's very sensitive to room acoustics and requires careful mic placement; a more forgiving pattern would be better suited.
With a balanced XLR cable, you should be able to run up to 30 feet without significant issues, but longer runs might benefit from a dedicated preamp or a cable with higher shielding.

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