by Warm Audio Skylight Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser XLR Microphone + Shock Mount + Bag for Recording and Podcasting
Original price was: $199.99.$49.95Current price is: $49.95.
Price: $199.99 - $49.95
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Capture your voice with exceptional warmth and clarity. Featuring a custom-tuned frequency response and a vintage-inspired 34mm gold-plated condenser capsule, Skylight delivers a rich, modern sound for podcasts, streaming, and vocal recordings. The fixed cardioid pickup pattern records your voice in front of the mic and reduces ambient room noise. The included pop filter and low-profile shockmount eliminate unwanted plosives and low-end rumble for a clean, natural sound without any distractions. Skylight is built on the professional audio legacy of Warm Audio and combines premium components with traditional studio microphone design for professional performance you can trust. Skylight delivers the richness and warmth you want to achieve for podcasts, musical vocals, and streaming. With a 34mm gold-plated condenser capsule, voice-tailored frequency response, and cardioid pickup pattern, Skylight captures your voice with exceptional fullness and clarity. The included professional metal mesh pop filter and custom low-profile shockmount help your voice cut through the mix, free from distracting plosives or low-end rumble. Skylight delivers true studio sound, no studio required. The Sound of Something Special: From warm lows to natural midrange and a sculpted 5k high end boost, Skylight captures every nuance in your voice with the richness and warmth you’d expect from a professional microphone. Every aspect of Skylight’s design has been architected to produce smooth, polished audio across the audible spectrum. Professional Pedigree (Inside and Out): At the heart of Skylight is our large, classic-inspired 34mm gold-plated condenser capsule. Integrating premium, professional components and proven circuit designs found in elite microphones, Skylight is built to reduce noise so that your voice shines through in the mix. Built on legacy:512 Audio is built on the professional legacy of vintage-inspired Warm Audio. Headquartered in Austin, TX, where creativity.
Designed For Your Voice: Custom-tuned frequency response captures every detail with warmth and clarity
Large Diaphragm Capsule: Vintage-inspired 34mm gold-plated capsule engineered with premium components delivers a rich, modern sound that cuts through your mix
Clearly Impressive: Produce a polished, professional sound for podcasts, streaming, and vocal recordings
Cardioid Pickup Pattern: Capture your voice in front of the mic and reduce ambient room noise
Professional Pop Filter & Shockmount: Includes custom metal mesh pop filter to eliminate plosives and a durable low-profile shockmount to reduce vibrations for clean audio recording
Built on Legacy: Built on the professional audio legacy of Warm Audio, Skylight combines premium components with traditional studio microphone designs for professional performance and clarity
XLR Connection: Easily connect to any USB interface or mixer for seamless integration into your existing podcast or recording setup
Designed For Speech and Singing, Large 34mm gold-plated condenser capsule, Cardioid Pickup Pattern, Custom metal mesh pop filter, Low-profile shockmount, Professional XLR connection, Built on pro audio legacy of Warm Audio.
Capsule Type: Condenser, Capsule Size: 34mm Gold plated large diaphragm, Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20kHz, Sensitivity: -42dB +3dB (0dB =1V/Pa at 1kHz), Impedance: 200 ohm, Max SPL: 144dB, Weight: 2.20 lbs (1kg), Dimensions: 7.87in x 2.18in (202mm x 55.5mm), Included Accessories: Shock Mount, Pop Filter, Carry Bag.
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Customers are pleased with the microphone’s sound quality, build quality, and design. They find the sound clear, crisp, and well-received for its price point. The microphone looks professional and adds color and warmth to vocals. Many consider it a good value and a good buy. The included shock mount and pop filter work effectively. Customers also appreciate the ease of use and clarity.
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Original price was: $199.99.$49.95Current price is: $49.95.
RadioRick –
Solid Build, decent sound
512 Audio is associated with Warm Audio, but this is a 512 Audio model. It’s a nice solid build, stylish, and most importantly sounds much better than a $50 should! Nice stiff shock mount, which I have yet to test for isolation. Buy it for your mic locker!This mic looks to be the same (except for color) as the Chinese Alctron CK6 I found elsewhere, and since the 512 PCBs each bear a CK6 marking, I’d say that is likely the case. Both have the rather unusual head basket grill.I was told (or read) there may have been some tweaks to components to meet 512’s performance goals. Sadly 512 Audio doesn’t publish any real specs on this mic — no polar plots, no response curves, and no noise figure. Seems odd when the parent WA makes a big deal out of specs. The Alctron CK6 states 22 dB, so if that hasn’t improved, it’s not what I’d consider to be a low noise mic. Both show -42B for sensitivty, so not as high out put as I’ve come to expect in an LDC.One other small thing: the description says it weighs 1 kg (2.2 pounds), whcih is not technically correct. The mic and mount _together_ weigh in at 0.96 kG, but the mic itself weighs 0.6 kg. Anyway, a good purchase.
Joe Kulick –
Smooth and Warm – Great for all things vocal.
I teach high school band, and I was looking for a good microphone for both online learning and recording podcasts at school. I was extremely impressed with the build and feel of both the body of the microphone, shock mount, and pop filter. All of them seem very heavy duty durable. The packaging is robust and the mic bag is a very nice addition. With a desktop stand, the microphone looks very professional and pop filter is extremely discrete, unlike some other ones that I have.Most importantly, the sound of the microphone is fantastic. I found in my own recordings and in the recording I made for the school podcast that I needed to use far less EQ on the tracks where I used this mic compared to my AT2035. Much clearer high ends and warmer over all sound without getting muddy. I am excited to try this in other scenarios like acoustic guitar and some wind instruments, and vocal performance to see how it stands up to other sound profiles. Great quality microphone for the price and one that seems will hold up for a long time.
William Blaiklock –
Sound Quality Review
The build is top-notch, with a shaped pop-filter, and custom shock-absorber which avoids having several messy elastic bands. I can’t fault the build of the mic, but the sound quality is closer to 4/5 stars, and has some negatives:-Missing “full” sound. The mic sound is self-described as “breathy” and low-to-middle range sounds seem a bit over-emphasized, while the high-end and bass suffers.-The bass is the weakest part. This is not the mic your are looking for if you want a deep, rich, booming vocal sound.-The mic sounds a little quiet if you get more than a few inches away, but suddenly gets loud if you are less than 2 inches away.-It slightly picks up my mouse click sounds but not typing sounds (on a membrane keyboard).-The build itself is very heavy, and your mic arm will be struggling.I believe this mic deserves a 5/5, especially for the price, but keep these in mind.
Mojo Bone –
Rock Solid
This thing is a crazy great value. I would have paid as much for a shock mount and a decent pop filter, TBH. The box, the presentation, the packaging, all scream “serious tool” and on unboxing, I was shocked at the sheer heft of this microphone. It’s heavier than common broadcast mics like the Shure SM7 and Electro-Voice RE20, heavier (though smaller) than my U47FET clone, and it feels extremely solid. The fit and finish are outstanding and the look is sleek, modern and substantial. I was hoping the slim shock mount would accommodate some of my other, more expensive mics. It does not and while it’s adequate to the task of supporting the weighty Skylight, the range of motion doesn’t allow for the mic to be mounted perfectly perpendicular on a straight stand, unless I mount it upside-down, Sinatra-style. On a boom stand, it’s not an issue, but be advised whatever you mount it on, it needs to be VERY sturdy. That said, the shockmount is very effective at isolating the mic from bumps to the stand and floor rumble. The pop shield is likewise effective and super easy to use and allows for the talent to work VERY close to the mic, and that’s a good thing; judging from the flavor profile, this mic is IDEAL for voiceover work. I haven’t done a lot of testing as of yet, but so far, it displays NONE of the typical ‘cheap Chinese mic syndrome’ artifacts when applying compression, and off-axis rejection is excellent. Is it missing anything? The package doesn’t include a frequency graph plot, max db SPL, or any specs at all, really. There is no pad or lo-cut switch and it is cardioid-only. Compared to my U87 clones, maybe it’s missing a little air, on top, but it will certainly see duty on guitars, close vocals, bass cabs and kick drum. This is a whole lotta mic, for not a lotta money ***EDIT*** The specs are found in the manual, my bad. MAX 144dB SPL; you could mic an F14 with this thing.
Leadahwan –
It’s worth it.
Saw the reviews the bad ones and the good ones…the top the mids and the highs are supperb. The clarity is very clean no hissing or humming there is no feed back whatsover. This is a very good buy.
Eric Potter –
512 Audio: A Condenser Surprise
Given Warm Audioâs legendary status in the recording worldâI had high hopes for their 512 Audio line. My TZ Stellar X2 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser XLR Microphone, has served me well, but I couldn’t resist this condenser for a mere $50.Wow. Just wow. Straight out of the box, this mic is a knockout. While the side rejection isn’t as stellar as a dynamic, it’s expected for a condenser. The included pop filter is both stylish and effective, and the shock mount is so sturdy it nearly defies gravity. This mic is a heavy hitter that demands a strong mic stand.