the t.bone SC 400

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the t.bone SC 400

the t.bone

SC 400

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 156266
Model: SC 400
Price: $53.90

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The t.bone SC 400 is a remarkable budget-friendly condenser mic. It's a solid choice for home recording, podcasting, or vocal tracking where a tight pickup pattern is needed – think voiceovers, spoken word, or even some close-mic'd acoustic instruments. Don't expect studio-grade build quality, but the sound is surprisingly good for the money.

Product Description

  • the t.bone SC 400
  • Studio Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
  • 1" Gold membrane
  • Polar pattern: Supercardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20
  • 000 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 23.3 mV/Pa
  • Equivalent noise level: 18 dB (A)
  • Output impedance: 120 ohms
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 132 dB SPL
  • Internal low cut switch at 100 Hz with 6 dB
  • Requires 48V phantom power
  • Weight of the microphone: 351 g
  • Colour: Black
  • Shock mount and bag included
PROS
  • • Gold membrane offers surprisingly clean, detailed high-end response.
  • • Included shock mount and bag add significant value at this price.
  • • Supercardioid pattern excels at isolating vocals in noisy environments.
  • • Low-cut filter effectively tames proximity effect for richer bass.
CONS
  • • Body construction feels plasticky, lacks premium feel of higher-end mics.
  • • Sensitivity is relatively low, requiring a decent preamp for optimal gain.
  • • Supercardioid pattern can be tricky to manage; requires careful mic placement.

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Key Features

Mic Type Large Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 20 - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 132 dB SPL
Sensitivity 23.3 mV/Pa
Connector XLR
Weight 351 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It punches above its weight class, offering a more detailed sound than many competitors. The supercardioid pattern is less common at this price, providing better isolation.
It's a noticeable 6 dB reduction, which is useful for taming boomy vocals or instruments; it’s not a subtle high-pass filter.
Yes, the sensitivity is on the lower side, so a preamp with a decent amount of clean gain is recommended to get a good signal level.

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