Teenage Engineering CM-15 Stereo Condenser Microphone
Teenage Engineering Microphone & USB Audio Interface
a tiny studio microphone
with a large-diaphragm capsule
and groundbreaking features.
we call it CM–15. the latest addition to our field system™.
a versatile studio quality, ultra-portable microphone that comes with an integrated audio converter and built-in preamp. add a 3.5 mm jack and a 48v phantom powered mini xlr, and you have a truly one-of-a-kind battery-powered studio microphone.
clean, rich, transparent and natural sound. period.
use the gain switch on the back for padding those mean drums, or the other way around. battery-powered with an integrated high quality audio converter and preamp, CM–15 is always ready to use wherever you like to record.
in other words: ’lean operation’.
CM–15 INCLUDES A STANDARD 1/4" AND 3/8" ADAPTER, MAKING IT UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE WITH STANDARD MIC STANDS AND TRIPODS.
THE INCLUDED ADAPTER ALLOWS FOR A 90° TO 110° TILT, SO YOU CAN MOUNT THE MIC ONTO A BOOM ARM OR TO BETTER RECORD OVERHEADS. USE TRIPOD MINI FOR PORTABLE SETUPS (AVAILABLE SEPARATELY).
dynamic sound for any occasion.
our first microphone also means a unique sound quality to discover.
rich, transparent and natural, CM–15 captures clear and clean sound for professional audio productions, always ready to set up wherever
you like to record.
pure craftsmanship.
CM–15 is an incredibly versatile microphone, both inside and outside
the studio. the large-diaphragm condenser capsule essentially means you get a better signal, so there is less noise and better depth of sound.
vocal recording
AS A DIRECTIONAL MIC, CM–15
IS PERFECT FOR THE VOCAL BOOTH, FOCUSED ON PICKING UP SOUNDS IN FRONT OF IT.
instrument recording
WITH THE FLATTEST FREQUENCY RESPONSE AT A 50 CM DISTANCE, CM–15 IS PERFECT FOR CAPTURING A VARIETY OF INSTRUMENTS, INCLUDING YOUR DRUM KIT.
interview/podcast
CM–15 IS GREAT FOR PODCASTS AND INTERVIEWS, WHERE HIGH AUDIO QUALITY AND PORTABILITY IS NECESSARY.
field production
WITH A COMPACT FORM FACTOR AND 10 HOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, IT'S A GREAT TOOL FOR EVERY ’TRIP’.
camera mic
WHEN FILMING WITH A VIDEO
CAMERA, CONNECT CM–15 THROUGH THE LINE OUT TO RECORD SYNCED AUDIO DIRECTLY.
multi-use connectivity.
CM–15 has multiple outputs that can be used simultaneously:
mini xlr, 3.5 mm jack and usb-c. it can also be powered three ways, through phantom power, battery or usb-c, instantly detecting the right power source for your connected device.
ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF CM–15, YOU WILL FIND THREE AUDIO OUTPUTS: MINI XLR, 3.5 MM JACK AND USB-C. THE BUILT IN TABLE STAND CAN BE USED TO REST AND ANGLE THE MICROPHONE ON A SURFACE.
CM–15 INCLUDES A MINI XLR TO XLR CABLE FOR CONNECTING TO YOUR RECORDING CONSOLE. THE 3.5 MM JACK CAN BE USED WITH HEADPHONES, WHILE USB-C IS USED FOR DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE CONNECTION, FIRMWARE UPDATES AND CHARGING.
technical specification
CM–15 highlights
- 1-inch large-diaphragm capsule
- 10 hour rechargeable battery
- 48 V phantom power compatible pseudo-balanced mini xlr output
- dual mono 3.5 mm jack line output
- usb-c class compliant device with high performance
- ESS sabre ES9822Q PRO analog to digital converter
dimensions and weight
90 mm x 65.5 mm x 19 mm
132 g / 54.6 oz
audio characteristics
self noise:
14 dBA
max SPL for 0.5% THD: 138 dB
USB SNR dBA FS: 120 dB
polar pattern:
supercardioid
polarity:
Positive