H&A offers a variety of audio equipment, each with an accessible price and maximum function—and the new H&A UMP-5 Professional USB Multi-Pattern Microphone continues this tradition. This new microphone is a true multi-purpose tool. And, it’s essentially five microphones rolled into one, which means your range of recording possibilities are endless. Whether it’s podcasting or music recording, video conferencing or vlogging, the new UMP-5 microphone offers a little something for everything.
Here are some details about the new H&A UMP-5 Professional USB Multi-Pattern Microphone, which is available through Adorama.
The H&A UMP-5 Key Features
- Five pickup patterns: Cardioid, super-cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional & stereo
- Gain control knob
- USB C – USB A connection
- 20 – 20,000Hz frequency response
- Built-in mute button
- 5mm headphone jack w/ volume control
- Optimized for dialogue applications
- 16Bit / 48kHz Sample Rate
The UMP-5’s Five Cardioid Pickup Patterns
The UMP-5 is an extremely versatile microphone with five pickup patterns: First up is cardioid. This pattern is great for live sound because it rejects background noise and room reflection. Next, super-cardioid only picks up what’s directly in front of it, like dialogue. Omnidirectional is suitable for natural open sound in studio environments. Bi-directional has a narrow pickup angle for recording two sound sources side by side. And stereo is often used for large sound sources like a drum kit, piano, or backgrounds for sound design.
The included tabletop stand allows for stability of the mic to avoid unwanted vibrations and bumps that could make their way into your recording. The UMP-5 can also be mounted on a mic arm with standard five-eighths threads. The on-mic controls make instant adjustments a breeze to save you time in post and make your live recordings easier.
One microphone, many uses
The H&A UMP-5 would be an excellent choice for vloggers, podcasters, streamers, VO artists, musicians, or those that want to give their Zoom audio quality a boost. It won’t take up much room on your desk and the USB connection means you won’t need a separate mixer or audio interface. Just connect it to your computer and you’re ready to record in an instant.
For avid travelers, just stuff it in your bag for those last minute auditions or interviews while you’re on the road. The UMP-5 could also be useful for recording simple ambience due to the various pick up patterns. Sometimes, budgets are tight or non-existent and you need to utilize what you already have. With the capabilities of this mic, It should help solve a wide variety of needs for your YouTube videos or short films.
If you already own or are familiar with any of the previous H&A microphones, or you’re looking for a versatile microphone, the UMP-5 would be an excellent choice.
The new H&A UMP-5 Professional USB Multi-Pattern Microphone is available from Adorama for .
