Specification Sheet

Product Specifications
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Overview
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the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, iPad Mini and Lightning are trademarks
of Apple Inc.
MV51 Digital Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Specifically engineered for high-quality digital audio capture, the all-digital MOTIV
™
MV51 large-diaphragm condenser microphone
seamlessly connects to any Mac, PC, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android devices for the ultimate in convenience of digital recording.
Equipped with five onboard DSP preset modes to provide optimal recording results, the MV51 includes a unique onboard touch
panel control for quick access to gain, mute and headphone volume adjustments. The 1 inch capsule element provides unmatched
audio results, which are easily monitored in real-time via the built in 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone output. The striking vintage design and
durable all-metal construction includes an integrated kickstand compatible with any standard mic stand, making the MV51 a complete
recording solution when convenience is required without sacrifice.
Product Specifications
MFi Certified Yes
DSP Modes (Presets) Speech/Singing/Acoustic/Loud/Flat
Type Electret condenser, 1-inch (25 mm)
Polar Pattern Unidirectional (cardioid)
A/D Converter Up to 24-bit/48 kHz
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Adjustable Gain Range 0 to +36 dB
Sensitivity
at Minimum Gain, Flat Mode
-39 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz
1 Pa=94 SPL
Maximum SPL
at Minimum Gain, Flat Mode
130 dB SPL
Headphone Output 3.5 mm (1/8")
Power Requirements Powered through USB or Lightning connector
Microphone Mute Yes
Mounting Stand Built-in
Stand adapter 5/8", 27-thread (standard microphone stand mount)
Housing All-metal construction
Net Weight 574.7 g (20.27 oz.)
Dimensions 128 × 86 × 70 mm H × W × D
Cable Includes one (1) Micro-B-to-USB cable and one (1) Micro-B-to-Lightning cable
Features
• Apple MFi (Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad) Certified for direct connection to any iOS device without the need for any additional
adapters or connection kits.
• 5 DSP Preset Modes (Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, Loud)
• Automatically adjusts Gain, EQ, Compression and Limiting for optimal results
• Front panel touch controls for mode selection, headphone volume, microphone gain, and mute
• Built-in headphone output for real-time monitoring
• 1-inch (25mm) microphone capsule element provides best-in-class audio
• Integrated rear kickstand provides optimal positioning on any desktop
• Includes standard 5/8" thread to mount on any microphone stand
• Includes (1) Micro-B-to-USB Cable and (1) Micro-B-to-Lightning
®
cable
• All-metal construction, vintage-inspired design
Available SKUs
MV51 Microphone, one (1) Micro-B-to-USB cable and one (1) Micro-B-to-Lightning cable
Accessories
AMV-USB Micro-B-to-USB Cable (1 m.)
AMV-LTG Micro-B-to-Lightning Cable (1 m.)
MV51
iPad, iPhone, iPod and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, iPad Mini and Lightning are trademarks
of Apple Inc.
System Requirements
Windows: Windows 7, Windows 8; 64 MB minimum RAM; USB 2.0
Macintosh: OSX Lion 10.7, OSX Mountain Lion 10.8, OSX Mavericks 10.9, OSX Yosemite 10.10; 64 MB minimum RAM; USB 2.0
iOS 7.0 and higher: iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus; iPod touch 5th generation; iPad 4th generation, iPad Air, iPad
Air 2; iPad Mini 1st generation, iPad Mini 2nd generation, iPad Mini 3rd Generation
MOTIV™ Digital Microphones and Recording Solutions are compatible with Android devices that support USB Audio Class 2.0 and Micro-B
OTG (On-The-Go) connectivity. Not all Android devices are compatible. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.