USB Convenience Meets Studio Grade Capture Introducing the Marantz Professional MPM-2000U, the perfect USB-enabled all-in-one solution for podcasting applications or studio-grade capture of high-quality audio from vocalists, melodic instruments and more. Marantz Professional is a leading manufacturer of no-compromise recording solutions and draws upon a decades-long history of critically acclaimed engineering innovations. With MPM-2000U, Marantz Professional’s core engineering know-how fuses with a firm focus on value – whether you’re a seasoned recording veteran or a hobbyist producer, MPM-2000U’s studio-grade specifications coupled with seamless USB connectivity, premium build quality, custom shock mount, a sturdy carry case and inclusive accessories results in pristine pro-grade capture every time. Professional Specifications At the heart of the MPM-2000U is a 16mm back electret condenser element with a directional cardioid polar pattern. The result? A wide-ranging frequency response (20 – 18,000Hz), high sensitivity (-36dB ± 2dB (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz)) and fast transient response that combine for premium capture and faithful recreation of every subtle nuance of a vocal (sung or narrated), instrument or percussive part - all with minimal interference from unwanted ambient noise. There’s even a custom shock mount included for an added guarantee that no unwanted artefacts are captured in your recording. Seamless USB Connectivity With the MPM-2000U, complicated setups are a thing of the past. The built-in driver facilitates rapid plug-and-play USB performance on both Mac and PC operating systems. For professional capture every time, the MPM-1000U boasts studio-grade A/D conversion at 48kHz / 16-bit for a recoding resolution with uncompromised dynamic range and frequency response. When combined with low self noise (16dBA) and signal-to-noise ratio (78dB) specifications, pristine audio capture is guaranteed every time. Keeping Your Recording On Point Critical recording demands the right tools for the job. With MPM-2000U, keep your production focused thanks to a precision cardiod polar pattern for pristine capture that guarantees minimal interference from unwanted ambient noise. MPM-2000U’s cardioid polar pattern preserves isolation and prevents unwanted feedback – the ideal solution for recording closely-spaced subjects and surgical recording of live performances when sound comes from many directions. Limited space? No problem, MPM-2000U is also an excellent choice for small rooms with echoes or background noise. Versatile and feature-packed, whatever your needs MPM-2000U accommodates them with ease.