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5
SPECIFICATIONS
Cartridge Type
Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance
150 Ω
Sensitivity
open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
–36 dBV/Pa
[1]
(16.0 mV)
Maximum SPL
1 kHz at 1% THD
[2]
PAD ON
2500 Ω load
154 dB
1000 Ω load
148 dB
PAD OFF
2500 Ω load
139 dB
1000 Ω load
133 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
[3]
81 dB
Dynamic Range
@ 1 kHz
2500 Ω load
126 dB
1000 Ω load
119 dB
Clipping Level
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD
2500 Ω load
9.0 dBV
1000 Ω load
3.0 dBV
Self Noise
equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical
13.0 dB SPL-A
Common Mode Rejection
20 to 20,000 kHz
≥50 dB
Attenuator Switch
0, –15 dB
Low-Frequency Filter Switch
Flat, –6 dB/octave below 115 Hz, or –18 dB/octave below 80 Hz
Connector
Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin
2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements
11–52 V DC
[4]
phantom power (IEC-61938), 4.7 mA
Net Weight
490 g (17 oz.)
[1]
1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[2]
THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified
SPL
[3]
S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
[4]
All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower volt-
ages, but with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity.