Q9U

The Right Mic for Any Setup

The Q9U can be easily integrated into any recording setup - ideal for a one-person show or a multi-host production studio. The advanced Neodymium magnet dynamic capsule provides enough output to work with any mixer or audio interface without the need for external amplification. A wide frequency response and dynamic range capture the nuance and natural sound of vocal and musical performances. An advanced humbucking coil reduces the pickup of electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI), and hum from other equipment.

High-Definition Digital Sound

The Q9U features a 24-bit/96kHz analog-to-digital converter for vivid, high-resolution digital recording directly to your Mac or Windows computer with no driver downloads required. The Q9U includes zero-latency headphone monitoring so you can hear your voice in real time. An onboard mute switch quickly silences the microphone on both the XLR and USB outputs.

Built from the inside out

A cardioid polar pattern keeps your voice front and center by providing excellent off-axis rejection and minimizing ambient pickup. An internal pneumatic shock mount isolates the capsule from mechanical noise, and a dual-layer windscreen minimizes pops and plosives for a crisp, professional-sounding broadcast. Low-cut and mid-presence boost controls provide additional onboard sound shaping options.

• Dynamic capsule with humbucking coil and neodymium magnet

• Cardioid polar pattern

• XLR Analog Output

• USB-C Digital output with 24-bit/96kHz resolution

• 1/8" output zero-latency headphone monitoring

• Low Cut Filter

• Mid-presence Boost

• Mute button controls both USB and XLR outputs

• Dual layer windscreen

• Plug-and-play, no driver installation required

• Solid, die-cast construction with integrated yoke mount

• Includes USB cable

Element TypeDynamic with Humbucking Coil 

Frequency Response50Hz–20kHz 

Polar PatternCardioid (unidirectional)  

Electromagnetic Hum Sensitivity (no weighting)60Hz: 24 dBSPL/m0e, 500Hz: 24 dBSPL/m0e, 1kHz: 27 dBSPL/m0e 

Impedance250Ω 

Max SensitivityXLR -57 dBV/Pa (1 kHz) 

Max SensitivityUSB -16 dBFS/Pa (0 dB gain, 1 kHz) 

Self-noise (USB)+23 dBSPL(A) (max gain) 

Max. SPL>140 dBSPL 

Bit Depth/Sample Rate24-bit/Up to 96kHz 

Power RequirementsUSB bus-powered/170 mA 

Analog OutputMale XLR 

Digital OutputUSB-C 

Headphone Output/Impedance1/8” (3.5mm)/ 16Ω 

Headphone Power Output38mW @ 32Ω 

ControlsMute button, Low Cut switch, Mid switch 

Body Construction/GrilleZinc Alloy/Steel 

Accessories2m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, foam windscreen 

Product Dimensions3.12” x 7.02” diameter / 79.5mm x 178.5mm diameter 

Product Weight2.13lb / 0.97kg