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8
Specifications
Cartridge Type
Dual-Diaphragm, Externally-Biased Condenser
Polar Pattern
selectable
Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance
50 Ω
Sensitivity
open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
Cardioid
Omnidirectional
Bidirectional
–31 dBV/Pa[1] (29.8 mV)
–37 dBV/Pa[1] (14.8 mV)
–36 dBV/Pa[1] (16.8 mV)
Maximum SPL
1 kHz at 1% THD[2]
Cardioid
Omnidirectional
Bidirectional
PAD OFF
2500 Ω load
134 dB150 dB
140 dB152 dB
139 dB151 dB
1000 Ω load
131 dB147 dB
137 dB149 dB
136 dB148 dB
PAD ON
2500 Ω load
134 dB150 dB
140 dB152 dB
139 dB151 dB
1000 Ω load
131 dB147 dB
137 dB149 dB
136 dB148 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio[3]
Cardioid
Omnidirectional
Bidirectional
90 dB
88 dB
86.5 dB
Dynamic Range
@ 1 kHz
Cardioid
Omnidirectional
Bidirectional
2500 Ω load
130 dB
134 dB
131 dB
1000 Ω load
127 dB
131 dB
128 dB
Clipping Level
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD
2500 Ω load
9 dBV
1000 Ω load
6 dBV
Self Noise
equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical
Cardioid
Omnidirectional
Bidirectional
4 dB SPL-A
6 dB SPL-A
7.5 dB SPL-A