MACKIE EM-CHROMIUM - Large diaphragm USB condenser microphone

MACKIE EM-CHROMIUM - Large diaphragm USB condenser microphone

The Mackie EM-Chromium EleMent Series is an all-in-one USB condenser microphone that delivers professional quality and exceptional versatility for musicians, content creators, and podcasters. It features an ultra-low-noise Onyx preamp and four selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight, and stereo) to suit any application—from vocals to instruments to ambiance to two-person interviews. Its built-in two-channel mixer features a 1/4″ instrument input and 3.5mm stereo input, dedicated gain, mute, and headphone volume controls, and a Blend knob for balancing the direct and return signals. Records at 16-bit/48 kHz via plug-and-play USB-C or directly to SD card, with on-screen visual metering and latency-free monitoring. Built on a sturdy desktop stand, it includes Pro Tools | First and Waveform OEM software to get you recording instantly.

Main features

• Selectable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo.
• Integrated Onyx preamp: crystal-clear sound and ultra-low noise.
• 2-channel interface: ¼″ instrument input and 3.5 mm stereo input.
• Controls on the microphone: gain, mute, headphone volume and Blend.
• USB-C Recording: Plug-and-play at 16-bit/48kHz on Mac and PC.
• SD Card Recording: Stereo playback and capture without a computer.
• Latency-free monitoring: integrated headphone output.
• Tabletop construction: solid base with discreet cable management.

User benefits

• Total versatility when changing patterns for different types of recording.
• Professional sound quality thanks to the Onyx preamplifier.
• Optimized workflow with simultaneous USB and SD recording.
• Physical controls facilitate quick adjustments in live or studio settings.
• Reliable latency-free monitoring for a comfortable recording experience.

Use cases

• Podcasting and streaming with instant polar pattern switching.
• Recording guitar, bass or keyboard DI direct to microphone.
• Capturing atmospheres and environments in stereo mode for ASMR and Foley.
• Interviews and dialogues in figure eight for two people.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it work without a computer? Yes, it allows you to record and play back to an SD card without a PC.
• What software is included? Trial versions of Pro Tools | First and Waveform OEM.
• Is it plug-and-play? Yes, just plug in via USB-C to start recording.
• Can I monitor without latency? Yes, it has a headphone output with direct mix.

Description for projects

Mackie EM-Chromium large-diaphragm USB condenser microphone, Onyx preamp, USB-C 16-bit/48 kHz, built-in SD, 2-channel mixer, 4 polar patterns, gain/mute/headphone controls.