Deity S-Mic 3
The Deity S-Mic 3 is a broadcast-grade supercardioid shotgun microphone weighing just 80g, with a low 12dB self-noise floor, 130dB SPL handling and a rugged aluminium body for film, TV and documentary sound. From Prosales, South Africa's authorised Deity distributor.
SKU: DTM0304D10
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The Deity S-Mic 3 is a broadcast-grade supercardioid shotgun microphone built for the most demanding film, television and documentary production. Weighing just 80g, it pairs a low 12dB A-weighted self-noise floor with strong off-axis rejection, capturing clean, focused dialogue while suppressing unwanted ambience. Powered by 24V or 48V phantom power and finished in a rugged aluminium body, it is a reliable boom microphone in almost any condition.
Key Features
- Supercardioid shotgun pattern: tightly focused pickup with strong off-axis rejection of 6dB at 60 degrees, 14dB at 120 degrees and over 18dB at 180 degrees.
- Low self-noise: a 12dB A-weighted noise floor delivers clean audio even in quiet interiors.
- Lightweight aluminium body: just 80g and 250mm long, easy on boom operators over long takes.
- Flexible powering: runs on 24V or 48V phantom power with a standard 3-pin XLR output for any professional recorder or mixer.
- High headroom: handles up to 130dB SPL with total harmonic distortion under 0.5 percent.
Compatible With
- The Deity ASM1 shock mount and ASM2 Pro Kit.
- Any professional recorder or mixer supplying 24V or 48V phantom power.
Ideal For
- Film and television boom operators.
- Documentary and ENG location sound.
- Broadcast production and demanding outdoor environments.
Distributed exclusively in South Africa by Prosales.
| Type | Supercardioid shotgun microphone |
| Transducer | Condenser |
| Polar pattern | Supercardioid |
| Frequency response | 50Hz to 20kHz |
| Sensitivity | -32 plus or minus 2dB re 1V/Pa at 1kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 130dB SPL |
| Self-noise | 12dB A-weighted |
| Load impedance | 800 Ohms |
| Total harmonic distortion | Less than 0.5 percent |
| Power | 24V or 48V phantom |
| Operating current | 10mA |
| Output connector | 3-pin XLR |
| Off-axis rejection | 6dB at 60 degrees, 14dB at 120 degrees, over 18dB at 180 degrees |
| Construction | Aluminium |
| Length | 250mm |
| Diameter | 19mm |
| Weight | 80g |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 70 degrees C |
Focused Supercardioid Pickup
A tight supercardioid pattern isolates your subject from surrounding noise. Off-axis rejection reaches over 18dB at 180 degrees for clean, focused dialogue.
Lightweight and Quiet
At just 80g the S-Mic 3 is easy on the wrist over long boom takes. A 12dB A-weighted self-noise floor keeps recordings clean even in quiet interiors.
Flexible Pro Powering
The microphone runs on either 24V or 48V phantom power through a standard 3-pin XLR output. It handles up to 130dB SPL for high headroom on loud sources.
