With its five sound-enhancing presets and near-universal compatibility, the Saramonic SmartMic MTV550 USB condenser microphone offers podcasters, content creators, singers, and musicians an easy way to attain quality sound capture whether they use iOS/Android mobile devices or Mac/Windows computers for their productions. Though it is a USB Type-C mic, it comes with Lightning, USB Type-C, and USB Type-A cables, so the mic can be used with iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones or tablets, or laptop/desktop computers, no drivers required.
The SmartMic MTV550's cardioid polar pattern is ideal for recording sources in front of the mic while rejecting background noise and room ambience behind the mic. Turn the Mode control to optimize the mic's sound for speech, vocals, piano, acoustic instruments, or bands without having to manually tweak settings. The SmartMic MTV550 boasts a built-in pop filter to reduce pops from vocal plosives, a switchable high-pass filter for controlling bass buildup, and a mute button to cut the mic signal between performances or sections. Also, the mic features a 3.5mm headphone jack with its own volume control for convenient real-time audio monitoring.
Broadcast-quality condenser microphone with selectable sound presets (recording modes)
Recording modes optimize the sound for various sources such as piano, vocal, speech, acoustic instruments, and band/ensemble performances
Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation
Compatible with Mac/Windows computers and iOS/Android mobile devices
Includes cables for USB Type-C, USB Type-A, and Lightning connectivity
Powered via USB
24-bit / 48 kHz digital resolution
Mic mute switch
Switchable high-pass filter helps control bass buildup from proximity effect or rumble
Built-in pop filter reduces pops from vocal plosives
3.5mm headphone jack with volume control allows convenient real-time monitoring
Integrated desktop stand
| Primary Applications | Podcast, Web-Streaming, Recording to Mobile Device |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Intended Sound Sources | Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Instrument |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | Electret Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Orientation | End Address |
| Circuitry | Solid-State |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | 75 Hz |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | 0 to 36 dB |
| Indicators | 1 x Blue Single LED (Mute, Power) |
| On-Board Controls | Headphone Volume, High-Pass Filter, Mic Mute |
| Windscreen | Built-In |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 130 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity | -39 dB at 1 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 85 dB |
| Output Connectors (Analog) | None |
| Output Connectors (Digital) | 1 x USB Type-C Female (on Mic) 1 x USB Type-C Male (on Detachable Cable) 1 x USB Type-A Male (on Detachable Cable) 1 x Lightning Male (on Detachable Cable) |
| Headphone Connector | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm |
| Cable Length | 3.9' / 1.2 m |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
| A/D Conversion | 24-Bit |
| Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
| Digital Signal Processing | Sound Presets |
| Operating System Support | Android, Windows, iOS, macOS/OS X |
| Mobile Device Compatibility | Android Smartphone (with USB Type-C) Android Tablet (with USB Type-C) iPhone (with Lightning Connector) iPad (with Lightning Connector) iPad (with USB Type-C) |
| Available Port | USB (Interface Unspecified) or Lightning |
| Bus Power | USB / Lightning |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V (USB Bus Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption | 135 mA |
| Color | Silver |
| Mounting | Desktop Stand (via Integrated Hardware) |
| Included Case | None |
| Included Filters | None |
| Dimensions | H: 3.9 x W: 3.9 x L: 6.5" / H: 100 x W: 98 x L: 164 mm |
| Weight | 12.5 oz / 354 g |
- Saramonic SmartMic MTV550 Cardioid USB Condenser Microphone for Computers and Smartphones
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable (3.9')
- USB Type-C to Lightning Cable (3.9')
- USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable (3.9')
- Barcode: 54215
- Supplier Code: SmartMic MTV550