Detail 01
Motif magnetic screen
It acts as an acoustic filter and is the component associated with the Motif’s polished tonal profile.
Product detailSKU #1500000435875
Ohma WorldMotif Ribbon Microphone Black & Stainless Steel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
In its black-and-stainless-steel finish, the Motif pairs a ribbon transducer with a modular magnetic-screen system. The included Motif screen acts as an acoustic filter, shaping a polished sound described with full lows and silky highs. You can exchange it for other Ohma World screen sets when a different tonal profile or appearance is needed. Its bidirectional pattern, 20 Hz–20 kHz response, and stated applications make it suited to recording guitar amps, drums, string sections, and vocals at home or in a studio.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording guitar amplifiers and drums, applications named for the Motif’s extended frequency response.
- Tracking string sections and vocals in home or professional studio recording setups.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without a +48 V phantom-power supply.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Bidirectional polar pattern
The microphone uses a bidirectional, figure-of-8 pickup pattern.
Detail 03
140 dB SPL maximum
The published maximum SPL is 140 dB.
Detail 04
Aluminum and stainless-steel materials
The listed construction uses aluminum and stainless steel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A +48 V phantom-power supply is required.
- 02The listed connection is XLR-3 Pin 2 High.
- 03Other Ohma World screen sets can be swapped onto the microphone.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What comes with the Motif microphone?
It includes a drawer box, two guitar picks, a microphone clip, and the Motif screen.
02Can I alter the Motif’s tonal profile?
Yes. Its magnetic screens are acoustic filters, and other Ohma World screen sets can be swapped in.
03What power does it require?
It requires +48 V phantom power and lists 7 mA power consumption.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Rated Impedance
- 92 ohms
- Polar Pattern
- Bidirectional
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Load Impedance
- 1 kohms or greater
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Voltage At 1khz 0db 1v Pa
- -54.42dBv
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Materials
- Aluminum and stainless steel
- Body Finish
- Ceramic coating
- Finish
- Ceramic coating
2 detailsConnections & power
- Power Consumption
- 7mA
- Power Supply
- Phantom Powered +48V
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 264
- Mic Dimensions
- 7.5 inch x 1.9 inch x 0.9 inch
6 detailsOther
- Transducer Type
- Ribbon
- Max Sound Pressure Level
- 140dB SPL
- Equivalent Sound Pressure Level
- 19dB(A)
- Signal to Noise Ratio Relative to 1pa
- 50dB
- Connection
- XLR-3 Pin 2 High
- Operating Principle
- Pressure gradient
