{"product_id":"golden-age-audio-fc4-mc-407352","title":"FC4 MC","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA \"three microphones in one\" concept to save time in the studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FC 4 MC stands out with a simple and effective approach: one microphone, three capture personalities. By changing the head, you switch from a tight and focused pickup (cardioid), to a more selective directivity (hypercardioid), or to a more open and natural image (omnidirectional). This versatility is particularly practical when alternating between close miking, ambient recording, or sessions where the room acoustics strongly influence the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIntended uses and user profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis small-diaphragm condenser microphone is aimed at demanding home studio users, project studios, and musicians who want a single microphone capable of covering many situations. It excels on \u003cstrong\u003eacoustic guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e (definition, controlled brightness), \u003cstrong\u003eacoustic piano\u003c\/strong\u003e (attack and dynamics), and on more complex textures like a \u003cstrong\u003eclean electric guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e or sounds rich in harmonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn live settings, its compact size facilitates placement, and its polar patterns offer concrete solutions against feedback: the hypercardioid is useful when the stage is noisy, while the cardioid remains a versatile standard. With the pad, it can also handle high levels on amps or drums, while maintaining a clear transient response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures: polar patterns, bass control, and level management\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThree capsules to sculpt the sound capture\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolar pattern is not just a technical detail: it changes the perception of space, the amount of room sound, and how the microphone isolates the source. In cardioid, you get an excellent compromise between focus and naturalness for most instruments. In hypercardioid, the microphone narrows the pickup further: practical for an instrument close to other sources or a stage monitor. In omnidirectional, the sound can become more spacious and coherent in the low end, ideal for a more \"true\" capture when the acoustics are flattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHigh-pass filter: cleaner bass, easier mixing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe high-pass filter helps clean up vibrations, residual handling noise, and excessive bass related to the proximity effect. It is a useful reflex on acoustic guitar, overheads, hi-hat, or vocals, to gain clarity even before equalization in your digital audio workstation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e-10 dB pad: more headroom before clipping\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the source is very loud (guitar amp, percussion, snare drum with bleed, brass), the -10 dB pad helps maintain clean dynamics and avoid overloading the microphone input stage or your preamp. Combined with a high maximum sound pressure level, the FC 4 MC performs well on energetic takes, including when you seek a present, close, and punchy sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eClass A transformerless electronics: transparency and responsiveness\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts discrete Class A transformerless electronics aim for clear and fast reproduction, with a sense of precision on attacks (pick, piano hammers, drum transients) and a stable image in the high-frequency range. The low noise level contributes to clean recordings on finer sources, such as arpeggios or playing nuances, without needing to excessively boost gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003estudio microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eomnidirectional, 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