basicUcho

basicUcho /ˈbeɪsɪkukʰo:/ is a phantom-powered, high quality omni-directional electret microphone. Compared with regular built-in microphones supplied with many recorders, basicUcho has exceptionally low noise and high sensitivity. It is especially useful for recording delicate sounds and environments.

basicUcho has an industry-standard XLR connector for use with pro-sumer and professional field recorders and preamps.

The plastic part of the microphone body is professionally 3D-printed from plant-sourced PA11 nylon.

Need a matched pair? If you order 2 or more mics, we will find the closest ones (in terms of sensitivity) and ship them together.

Tech Specs

Phantom powered, pre-polarized condenser microphone
Operating voltage: 24-48V  (phantom power, IEC 61938)
Maximum input pressure level: ~110 dB SPL
Sensitivity: -24 dB at 1kHz (±3 dB)
Self-noise: ~14 dBA
Output: XLR-3M balanced, transformer-less, floating
Output impedance: 30-50 Ω
Power consumption: ~3mA per pin
Dimensions: 80 x ⌀20.3 mm

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

In the Box

• single basicUcho microphone

Sound Samples

Trains, recorded with Sound Devices MixPre-6 recorder (unprocessed)

Gamelan, recorded with Sound Devices MixPre-6 recorder (unprocessed)