Mackie EM-91CU+

EleMent Series USB Condenser Microphone

Overview

Adding a built-in headphone output, onboard mute button, and high-resolution sample rate support to the original EM-91CU design, the Mackie EM-91CU+ USB condenser microphone offers quality sound and convenient operation for recording podcasts, streaming online, or tracking vocal parts. It also delivers a reliable and rugged design at a reasonable price, making it both a suitable entry-level product and a solid choice to augment a podcaster's existing collection.

With its cardioid polar pattern, the mic rejects sound coming from behind the capsule to tamp down on pesky room ambience; this is a plus for many people who podcast from their home. All the accoutrements you need to get started are included. Mount the mic in the supplied shockmount, plug the included USB cable to your computer, and you're good to go. As a significant bonus to the entry-level engineer, the EM-91CU+ ships with a download for ProTools | First and Waveform DAW software and The Musician's Collection plug-in package including 23 high-quality plug-ins such as BBD Delay, Level Lite, 304E EQ, and 304C Compressor as well as the DAW Essentials Collection, which includes 16 contemporary FX plug-ins to get your recordings polished for broadcast.

EM-91CU vs EM-91CU+

• Compared to the original EM-91CU, the "+" model introduces a few key improvements.

• Built-in 3.5mm headphone output for convenient real-time monitoring

• Onboard mute button to cut the mic between parts

• Support for high-resolution sample rates up to 96 kHz

Key Features

• For Podcasting, Vlogs, Conference & More

• Plug-and-Play via USB for Computers

• Cardioid Response Minimizes Room Noise

• Studio-Quality 16-Bit / 96 kHz Audio

• Built-In Headphone Output

• Onboard Mute Button

• Powered over USB

• Includes Shockmount and USB Cable

• Pro Tools | First and Waveform DAWs

• Includes Plug-In Packages

Plug-and-Play Setup with Your Device

Get started right away, as this mic works directly with your computer. No separate interface or preamp is required.

Cardioid Polar Pattern for Untreated Rooms

The microphone makes use of a directional cardioid polar pattern to minimize off-axis sound. This polar pattern naturally, yet effectively tamps down room tone and focuses the audio capture on what's directly in front of the mic, so everyone can clearly hear your voice.

Studio-Quality Audio Capture

The mic records audio at either 24-bit / 48 kHz or 16-bit / 96 kHz, giving you studio-quality capture for your productions.

Handy Hardware Included

With an included shockmount and USB cable, you can get up and running right away. Simply place the mic in the mount and run the USB cable from the mic into your computer.

Industry-Standard Software Included

Avid Pro Tools has been an industry standard in studios and homes for decades, and the EM-91CU+ offers you a gateway into the world of Pro Tools with free, included software. Pro Tools | First (available for macOS and Windows operating systems) is easy enough for beginners, yet sophisticated enough for experienced musicians. Get many of the same tools used by your favorite artists and recording studios, collaborate online with anyone, anywhere, and create at the speed of your imagination. You also get Tracktion's Waveform OEM and the DAW Essentials Collection. In addition to the powerful plug-ins within Pro Tools | First, this mic comes with the exclusive Mackie Musician Collection featuring 23 fantastic plug-ins:

• Avid 304E EQ: Add musical warmth with a treble and bass equalizer with sweepable mid control

• Avid 304C Compressor: Tweak the clarity, balance, and rhythmic feel of music with this optical-modeled compressor

• BBD Delay: Create delay, chorus, and vibrato effects based on a classic guitar pedal

• Black Op Distortion: Add rich distortion based on a classic distortion pedal

• Black Shiny Wah: Achieve the famous classic tones of a respected wah wah pedal

• Black Spring Reverb: Get the twang and space of a vintage amplifier

• C1 Chorus: Emulates a classic chorus pedal

• DC Distortion: Dial up a range of overdriven tones with this Avid custom distortion effect

• Eleven Lite: Get the sound of popular guitar amps and speaker cabinets

• Flanger: Create esoteric sounds with this homage to vintage and modern flangers

• Graphic EQ: Sculpt frequencies with ease

• Gray Compressor: Add warmth to tracks based on a vintage Ross compressor

• Green JRC Overdrive: Get the coveted sounds of a classic IC overdrive pedal

• In-Tune: Keep your instruments in tune with this digital tuner

• Orange Phaser: Create interesting effects with this phase shifter based on a classic design

• Roto Speaker: Recreate the sounds of a Leslie rotary speaker cabinet

• Sci-Fi: Add analog synth-type ring and frequency modulation

• Studio Reverb: Create natural-sounding reverb and ambient effects

• Tape Echo: Add vintage analog delay and chorus effects

• Tri Knob Fuzz: Get the Hendrix tone with this fuzz box based on one of the first fuzz pedals

• Vari-Fi: Create the effect of audio changing tape speed

• Vibe Phaser: Add phase-shift and rotary speaker effects

• White Boost: Boost gain without coloring tone

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