Mackie has entered the microphone market with its EleMent Series – the EM-89D Live Vocal Dynamic, EM-91C Large-Diaphragm Condenser and EM-USB USB Condenser microphones.

The EM-89D dynamic microphone features a cardioid polar pattern and is primarily designed for stage use but also can be used in the studio as a vocal mic, and an instrument and amplifier mic. The EM-89D comes with a mic clip, XLR mic cable, and zipper pouch.

The Mackie EM-91C’s audio quality and cardioid polar pattern makes it suitable for a wide variety of studio applications, capturing the warmth and brilliance of vocals, and the nuances of stringed instruments. In addition to musical applications, it’s suited to live streaming, voiceovers, and many other types of content creation. The EM-91C comes with a shockmount and an XLR mic cable.

The Mackie EM-USB condenser microphone is aimed ar recording, live streaming, podcasts, and online content creation, without requiring a separate audio interface. Connecting directly to a laptop or mobile recording device using USB-C and featuring a built-in headphone output with independent volume control, the EM-USB claims audio reproduction rivalling mics many times more expensive. It also provides controls for main input gain and mute. The included mic clip, tripod mount, and USB-C cable make it easy to make recordings anywhere.

Available in January 2020, the EM-89D carries a MAP of US$69.99; the EM-91C is priced at US$79.99 MAP; and the EM-USB at US$149.99 MAP.

More: www.mackie.com/element