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The
U Series Modular Microphone System



The U series is a modular microphone system with fully interchangeable capsules and amplifiers.


Microphones have a 10 day trial period, please see terms below for details.


All items are built by hand upon order! Standard processing time for all U system products is two weeks.




U series capsules, includes windscreen, $25-$69


  • U-C 10mm cardioid microphone
  • U-D 6mm cardioid drum microphone
  • U-L 6mm omnidirectional lapel microphone, 6' (2m) cable; includes lapel clip
  • U-M 6mm omnidirectional microphone
  • U-O 10mm low-noise omnidirectional microphone
  • U-Q 10mm low-noise cardioid microphone
  • U-S 6mm low-sensitivity omnidirectional microphone
  • U-W 6mm omnidirectional microphone with pressure waveplate (specify bloodwood or ebony)
  • U-8S dual 16mm figure-eight/multipattern/single-point stereo microphone


U series capsules couple with 3.5mm miniplug connectors to U series amplifiers, minijack input amplifiers, and tinybox.


Capsules ordered in pairs are matched upon request.  Matched pairs of U-8S require three week processing time.  Matched trios of U-W capsule also available on request; please allow three weeks for processing.


The X-S microphone is also compatible with the U series system.


U series capsule specifications


U series capsules
front: U-D, U-Q; rear: U-O, U-W, U-C, U-8S, U-M




U series capsule:


U-W capsule, $39:



U series amplifiers, includes clip (except U-X), $49-$99


U series amplifiers are the "bodies" for the U capsules.  U series amplifiers are standard XLR output and are fully specified from +12V to +48V phantom power.  Select any U amplifier to connect a U capsule to a standard phantom-power input microphone amplifier.

  • U-A Dual Active Output Amplifier
  • U-AS Dual Active Output Amplifier with gain switch
  • U-T Transformer Output Amplifier
  • U-X Extended Lead Dual Active Output Amplifier - Does not include standard mic clip; please select optional clip below.

  • U-8A Multipattern Amplifier - continuously variable polar pattern with U-8S capsule, with variable gain.  Includes U-R remote capsule extension.


coming in 2012:

  • U-I USB interface for U series capsules

U series amplifier specifications


U series amplifiers
U-X, U-T, U-AS, U-8A




U series amplifier:
length (U-X only):



   

U series capsule mounts, $19-$39


  • universal mount fits all U capsules except U-8S, plus X-S and X-X microphones.
  • guitar mount fits U-D, U-M, U-S capsules plus X-S microphone.
  • violin mount fits U-D, U-M, U-S capsules plus X-S microphone.  Capsule will be permanently affixed to violin mount.
  • shockmount fits U-A, U-AS, U-T, U-8A amplifiers plus X-O microphone.


See X-S specification page for pictures of violin and guitar mounts.









Universal clamp, $39:


Guitar mount, $39:


Violin mount, $39:


Shockmount, $19:



microphone shockmount
shockmount (with U-T, U-C)
universal mount
universal mount (with U-L)


U series adaptor cables, $19-$29


The U series provides a complete line of adaptor cables for interconnection and remote capsule extension.


U series adaptor cable specification




U series adaptor cable:
length:



Questions about your order? Please inquire!







The X Microphone Series



The X series, first introduced in 2008, offers superior quality at a value price point.


Microphones have a 10 day trial period, please see terms below for details.


All items are built by hand upon order! Standard processing time for X series products is one week.




X-O omnidirectional condenser microphone

X-O Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone, includes clip and windscreen, $49

The X-O is a low-noise 10mm omnidirectional microphone with a transformerless output, in standard and low output versions (please specify).

X-O Specification



sensitivity:



X-S miniature instrument omnidirectional condenser microphone

X-S Miniature Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone, with XLR adaptor cable & windscreen, each, $39

For instrument mounting on hand percussion, brass & winds with optional universal clamp, custom ebony violin mount, or guitar mount (each $39).  Use as a hanging drum overhead or choir mic!

Please see U series system mounts above to order instrument mounts.


X-S Specification


cable length:



X-X omnidirectional extended lead microphone
click to enlarge

X-X Omnidirectional Lapel Condenser Microphone, 6' lead, includes lapel clip and windscreen:

Matched pair, $109/pair

Single microphone, $49

X-X Specification



select:



Questions about your order? Please inquire!








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Terms:


Prices shown do not include shipping and handling charges. Shipping and handling charges are calculated by the Paypal shopping cart and will be shown in checkout.


Purchasers agree that all sales are deemed to occur in NC, and that NC law shall govern the sales agreement. Sales tax charged for NC residents.


All international shipments will comply with applicable customs regulations, including statement of the HS tariff number, description, origin, and value of the package on the customs declaration. An invoice is enclosed with every order.  Clearance through customs, including payment of all associated fees, duties, and taxes, is the responsibility of the buyer.


Claims for items damaged in shipment or shipments not received must be received within three months of order.  Normal shipping times are one week for US shipments, two to three weeks for international shipments.  However, please allow three weeks for US shipments and six weeks for international shipments.  Delays in international shipments are generally due to local customs clearance.  If you have not received your shipment after the above period, a replacement package will be sent.  Buyers are required to cooperate in filing an insurance claim with USPS where applicable.  Please save packaging materials in the event of goods damaged in transit.


Ten day trial period starts upon buyer receipt of items. Refund includes full purchase price, excludes shipping and handling charges. Purchaser is responsible for return shipping. Trial period applies only to microphones, devices, and accessories purchased with the aforementioned items. Sales of accessories purchased individually or separately are final. All sales of windscreens are final.


Five year warranty on microphones and devices valid for original purchaser only. Warranty covers all defects of manufacturing, but excludes comestic damage.  Products serviced under warranty will be repaired or replaced at Naiant Studio's sole discretion.  Warranty covers only repair or replacement of product, and does not cover any incidental expenses or damages.  Purchaser is responsible for return shipping. Warranty does not apply to accessories. No other warranty, including fitness for any particular purpose, is expressed or implied on any items.






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