CM–15

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a tiny studio microphone
with a large-diaphragm capsule
and groundbreaking features.

we call it CM–15. a versatile studio quality, ultra-portable microphone
that comes with an integrated audio converter and built-in preamp.
add a 3.5 mm jack and a 48v phantom powered mini xlr, and you 
have a truly one-of-a-kind battery-powered studio microphone.
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a rarity in the field.large-diaphragm capsules are preferred for professional recording, but are rare within the world of portable equipment. CM–15 features an ESS sabre analog-to-digital converter, preserving high-fidelity sound and capturing exceptional detail in any recording situation.

clean, mean and lean mic-machine.clean, rich, transparent and natural sound. period.
use the gain switch on the back for padding those mean drums, 
or the other way around. battery-powered with an integrated 
high-quality audio converter and preamp, CM–15 is always ready 
to use wherever you like to record. in other words: ’lean operation’.

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cm–15 includes a standard 1/4" and 3/8" adapter, making it universally compatible with standard mic stands and tripods.

the included adapter allows for a 90° to 110° tilt, so you can mount the mic onto a boom arm or to better record overheads. use tripod mini for portable setups (available separately).

pure craftsmanship.CM–15 is an incredibly versatile microphone, both inside 
and outside the studio. the large-diaphragm condenser 
capsule essentially means you get a better signal, 
so there is less noise and better depth of sound.
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as a directional mic, CM–15
is perfect for the vocal booth, focused on picking up sounds in front of it.

with the flattest frequency response at a 50 cm distance, CM–15 is perfect for capturing a variety of instruments, including your drum kit.

CM–15 is great for podcasts and interviews, where high audio quality and portability is necessary.

WITH a COMPACT FORM FACTOR AND 10 HOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, IT'S a GREAT TOOL FOR EVERY ’TRIP’.

when filming with a video
camera, connect CM–15 through the line out to record synced audio directly.

multi-use connectivity.CM–15 has multiple outputs that can be used simultaneously:
mini xlr, 3.5 mm jack and usb-c. it can also be powered three ways, 
through phantom power, battery or usb-c, instantly detecting the 
right power source for your connected device.

on the bottom side of CM–15, you will find three audio outputs: mini xlr, 3.5 mm jack and usb-c. the built-in table stand can be used to rest and angle the microphone on a surface.

CM–15 includes a mini xlr to xlr cable for connecting to your recording consolE. the 3.5 mm jack CAN BE USED WITH HEADPHONES, while usb-c is used for DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE connection, firmware updates and charging.

dynamic sound for any occasion.our first microphone also means a unique sound quality 
to discover. rich, transparent and natural, CM–15 captures clear 
and clean sound for professional audio productions, always 
ready to set up wherever you like to record.

view demo to hear more

the field system™CM–15 is part of our ultra-portable sound recording and
performance system. all battery-powered, rechargeable via
 usb-c and with full interconnectivity (midi and high resolution audio). compatible with iOS, macOS, and windows it's the most powerful, 
highest quality, portable system in the world 'as we know it'.
explore

EXPLORE ALL FIELD SYSTEM™ COMPONENTS:

CM–15 highlights

  • 1-inch large-diaphragm capsule
  • 10 hour rechargeable battery
  • 48 V phantom power compatible pseudo-balanced mini xlr output
  • dual mono 3.5 mm jack line output 
  • usb-c class compliant device with high performance 
  • ESS sabre ES9822Q PRO analog to digital converter


dimensions and weight

90 mm x 65.5 mm x 19 mm
132 g / 4.65 oz

audio characteristics

self noise:
14 dBA

max SPL for 0.5% THD: 138 dB

USB SNR dBA FS: 120 dB

polar pattern:
supercardioid

polarity:
positive

a tiny studio microphone
with a large-diaphragm capsule and groundbreaking features.

we call it CM–15. a versatile studio quality,
ultra-portable microphone that comes with an integrated audio converter and built-in preamp. add a 3.5 mm jack and a 48v phantom powered mini xlr, and you have a truly one-of-a-kind
battery-powered studio microphone.
visit store

a rarity in the field.
large-diaphragm capsules are preferred for professional recording, but are rare within the world of portable equipment. CM–15 features an ESS sabre analog-to-digital converter, preserving high-fidelity sound and capturing exceptional detail in any recording situation.

clean, mean and lean mic-machine.
clean, rich, transparent and natural sound. period. use the gain switch on the back for padding those mean drums, or the other way around. battery-powered with an integrated high quality audio converter and preamp, CM–15 is always ready to use wherever you like to record.
in other words: ’lean operation’.
visit store

CM–15 INCLUDES A STANDARD 1/4" AND 3/8" ADAPTER, MAKING IT UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE WITH STANDARD MIC STANDS AND TRIPODS.

THE INCLUDED ADAPTER ALLOWS FOR A 90° TO 110° TILT, SO YOU CAN MOUNT THE MIC ONTO A BOOM ARM OR TO BETTER RECORD OVERHEADS. USE TRIPOD MINI FOR PORTABLE SETUPS (AVAILABLE SEPARATELY).

dynamic sound
for any occasion.

our first microphone also means a unique sound quality to discover. rich, transparent and natural, CM–15 captures clear and clean sound for professional audio productions, always ready to set up wherever you like to record.

view demo to hear more

pure craftmanship.
CM–15 is an incredibly versatile microphone, both inside and outside the studio. the large-diaphragm condenser capsule essentially means you get a better signal, so there is less noise and better depth of sound.visit store

vocal
recording

as a directional mic, CM–15 is perfect for the vocal booth, focused 
on picking up sounds in 
front of it.

instrument
recording

WITH THE FLATTEST FREQUENCY RESPONSE AT A
50 CM DISTANCE, CM–15 IS PERFECT FOR CAPTURING A VARIETY OF INSTRUMENTS, INCLUDING YOUR DRUM KIT.

interview/
podcast

CM–15 is great for podcasts and interviews, where high audio quality and portability is necessary.

field
production

WITH a COMPACT FORM FACTOR AND 10 HOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, IT'S a GREAT TOOL FOR EVERY ’TRIP’.

camera
mic

when filming with a video
camera, connect CM–15 through the line out to record synced audio directly.

multi-use connectivity.
CM–15 has multiple outputs that can be used simultaneously: mini xlr, 3.5 mm jack and usb-c. it can also be powered three ways, through phantom power, battery or usb-c, instantly detecting the right power source for your connected device.visit store

ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF CM–15, YOU WILL FIND THREE AUDIO OUTPUTS: MINI XLR, 3.5 MM JACK AND USB-C. THE BUILT IN TABLE STAND CAN BE USED TO REST AND ANGLE THE MICROPHONE ON A SURFACE.

CM–15 INCLUDES A MINI XLR TO XLR CABLE FOR CONNECTING TO YOUR RECORDING CONSOLE. THE 3.5 MM JACK CAN BE USED WITH HEADPHONES, WHILE USB-C IS USED FOR DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE CONNECTION, FIRMWARE UPDATES AND CHARGING.

CM–15 highlights

  • 1-inch large-diaphragm capsule
  • 10 hour rechargeable battery
  • 48 V phantom power compatible pseudo-balanced mini xlr output
  • dual mono 3.5 mm jack line output 
  • usb-c class compliant device with high performance 
  • ESS sabre ES9822Q PRO analog to digital converter


dimensions and weight

90 mm x 65.5 mm x 19 mm
132 g / 4.65 oz

audio characteristics

self noise:
14 dBA

max SPL for 0.5% THD:
138 dB

USB SNR dBA FS: 
120 dB

polar pattern:
supercardioid

polarity:
positive

the field system™
CM–15 is part of our ultra-portable sound recording and performance system. all battery-powered, rechargeable via usb-c and with full interconnectivity (midi and high resolution audio). compatible with iOS, macOS, and windows it's the most powerful, highest quality, portable system in the world 'as we know it'.explore

EXPLORE ALL FIELD SYSTEM™ COMPONENTS:

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