Nordic Audio Labs have revealed a new version of their original large-diaphragm capacitor mic, the NU-100K. The latest iteration of the multi-pattern mic is available now, and has been upgraded with the company’s proprietary FloFET circuitry, a move which is said to deliver a warmer, valve-like sound.
The upgraded NU-100K is still based around Nordic Audio Labs’ head designer and CEO Martin Kantola’s D100K capsule design, retaining the excellent off-axis response and smooth-sounding top end for which the original was praised. It has been voiced to work well on any source, and promises to deliver large-sounding, extremely detailed and clear recordings. Along with its cardioid and omni modes, the new model also boasts a figure-8 pattern that has been tuned to deliver a ribbon-like tone. The company also say that as with its predecessor, the new model responds well to EQ.
The NU-100K is hand-made in Finland and comes with a 10-year warranty.
Tech Specs
- Polar pattern: Cardioid, Omni & Figure-8
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz (-5/0dB)
- Sensitivity: 14.8mV/Pa
- Self-noise: 17 dBA
- Max SPL: 137 dBA @ 6k load
- Power requirement: +48V phantom @ 5.3 mA
- Output impedance: 22Ω
- Weight: 380g
- Length: 192 mm
- Diameter: 38 mm
Pricing & Availability
The NU-100K is available now, priced at €2110.
