The Capsule8 dynamic mic captures present, detailed mids while keeping a solid low end. It is perfect for kick drums in loud, fast music, bass lines that need clarity and richness, and toms on complex rhythms.
The Capsule8 uses a 50 mm, 300-ohm headphone driver as its capsule. This capsule picks up sound in a figure-8 polar pattern and, like some ribbon mics, the back of the mic sounds different from the front. The front has a brighter tone, the back a darker one. The Capsule8 therefore offers two distinct sounds, like two mics in one. For example, the back works well on guitar amps that have too much bite and need softening, while the front captures the brilliance and richness of a well-balanced guitar sound.
Although inspired by the famous Beyer M380 (which also used a headphone driver), the Capsule8 is neither a clone nor a remake: it has a sound all its own.
The Capsule8 is a dynamic microphone and is unaffected by phantom power. It comes with its own bag and dedicated mount.
