Description

This mic is the perfect fill-in between an omni-directional and a directional microphone.
The off-axis characteristics of this mic are totally linear, a unique quality when it comes to authentic sound reproduction. Any leakage that occurs from off-axis sound sources is still a faithful reproduction of these sounds, just softly attenuated.
Sometimes a conventional cardioid pattern just isn’t quite open enough. Recording orchestras, and other ensembles, sometimes require a compromise between blending in the room reverberation and a more precise localisation. When recording instruments with complex radiation patterns, the wide cardioid (also known as hemispheric) design covers a greater sound angle and is an excellent choice. This is the ideal mic for recording grand piano, guitar, marimba and percussion, or as a spot mic for groups in a symphony orchestra. Likewise, it is an excellent speech, dubbing, or vocal mic as its enhanced richness on the bass end nicely compliments many voices.
Features
Low profile – wide pickup area
Natural reproduction
Directional ambience pickup
Exceptional for vocals
Modular flexibility
Specifications
Directional pattern: Wide cardioid
Principle of operation: Pressure gradient
Cartridge type: Pre-polarised condenser
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Effective frequency range, +2 dB, at 60 cm (23.6 in): 40 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, +2 dB at 1 kHz: 10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: Typ. 18 dB(A) re. 20 uPa (max. 20 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 25 dB (max. 27 dB)
Distortion, THD 1%: 136 dB SPL RMS, 139 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range: Typ. 121 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%: 159 dB SPL peak
Switchable attenuator, filters etc.: 0 dB / -20 dB
Rated output impedance: 200
Minimum load impedance: 2 k
Cable drive capability: 100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle: Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): 60 dB
Power supply (for full performance): P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption: 2.8 mA
Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: – phase
Colour: Matte black
Weight: 158 g (5.6 oz)
Microphone diameter: 19 mm (0.75″)
Capsule diameter: 19 mm (0.75″)
Microphone length: 170 mm (6.7″)
Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8V
Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range: -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
Matching tolerance (frequency response and sensitivity): +1 dB
Phase deviation for kit: 10°