Teenage Engineering CM-15 Condenser Microphone (Black)

The Teenage Engineering CM-15 brings a large-diaphragm condenser microphone into an unusually compact recording system. It combines a one-inch capsule, internal conversion and several output options, giving you a microphone that can move between a conventional studio signal chain and a direct USB recording setup. Its small size makes it easy to position on a desk or carry with a portable rig, while the design keeps the focus on recording the source clearly.

A studio microphone for a smaller setup

The large capsule and supercardioid pickup pattern make the CM-15 a useful option for close voice and instrument recording. Careful placement lets you adjust the relationship between the direct sound and the surrounding room. For spoken word, singing or an acoustic source, moving the microphone can be as important as changing a recording setting, and the compact body makes it easier to try positions in a crowded workspace.

Low self-noise helps when recording quieter material, while the available headroom supports stronger sources when the gain is set appropriately. The built-in converter means a direct digital connection does not require a separate microphone preamp and interface. This can simplify a mobile recording system considerably, particularly when the goal is to capture a performance quickly with a limited amount of equipment.

Choose the connection that suits the session

USB-C provides a class-compliant digital audio connection to compatible devices. The mini-XLR output offers an analogue route into a suitable microphone input, and the supplied mini-XLR-to-XLR cable makes that connection practical in a conventional studio. A separate 3.5mm output provides another way to feed a recorder or monitoring arrangement. The outputs can operate together, allowing the microphone to take part in a more flexible recording or routing setup.

This choice of connections makes the CM-15 useful across different kinds of work. Record directly to a computer for a voice session, connect to a field recorder for a location recording, or use a familiar preamp when you want that equipment to remain part of the sound. The microphone can stay consistent even when the surrounding setup changes.

Record with fewer setup decisions

The internal battery supports portable use, while USB power and 48V phantom power provide alternatives when the relevant connection is available. Automatic power-source detection helps keep the setup straightforward. A fold-out stand gives the microphone an immediate desktop position, and the included thread adapter supports mounting with suitable accessories. Teenage Engineering's Tripod Mini is available separately for users who want that matching support.

The front-facing capsule and compact metal body are equally at home beside a laptop, within a small instrument setup or in a bag with a portable recorder. For a creator moving between music, interviews, narration and sound collection, the CM-15 reduces the amount of equipment needed to begin recording without limiting the choice of connection later.

Its strength is that flexibility: a microphone you can use directly for a simple session and retain when the job calls for a more developed recording chain. Select an appropriate position, choose the connection and gain for the source, and the same compact unit can cover a wide range of everyday recording tasks.

Finish: Black.