Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive • Park Ridge, NJ 07656
www.sony.com/ProAudio
A-1163
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Printed in U.S.A. 6/07
C-38B
Capsule type
Condenser
Frequency response
30 Hz to 18 kHz
Directivity
Uni-directional/Omi-directional (selectable)
Effective output level at 1 kHz (0 dBm = 1 mW/1 Pa.)
-47.8dBm
Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/1 Pa, at 1 kHz)
-48.0dB ±2.0dB
Output impedance at 1 kHz (balanced)
250
Ω
±20%
Dynamic range
116dB or more
Signal-to-noise Ratio (a weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa.)
70dB or more
Inherent noise
24dB SPL or less
Induction noise from ext. magnetic field (dB SPL/(1E-7) T)
5dB SPL or less
Wind noise
44dB SPL or less
Max. input sound pressure level
140dB SPL
Mic attenuator
-8dB
Tone control
Low-cut: M, M
1
, V
1
, V
2
High-cut: 1
Microphone connector
XLR-3-12C type
Microphone cable
19.7 feet (6 m)
Power supply
9 V Battery or External Power
9 V Battery Life: approx. 200 h
Standard operating voltage
Battery: 9V
External Power: DC 24 to 48V
Current drain
Battery: 2 mA or less
External Power: 5 mA or less
Dimensions
3 1/8 dia. x 8 1/2 x 1 13/16 inches (78 dia. x 214 x 46 mm)
Weight (without battery)
Approx. 1 lb 7 oz (650 g)
Supplied Accessories
Carrying case (1)
Stand adaptor (NS5/8) (1)
Stand adaptor (W3/8) (1)
Screwdriver (1)
Operation manual (1)
SPECIFICATIONS