- Transducer type: electrostatic
- Operating principle: pressure gradient
- Diaphragm’s active diameter: 1" (26mm)
- Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Polar pattern: cardioid
- Output impedance: 50 ohms
- Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms
- Suggested load impedance: > 500 ohms
- Sensitivity at 1000 Hz into 1000 ohms load: 21 mV/Pa
- S/N Ratio (CCIR 468-3 weighted): 76 dB
- S/N Ratio (DIN/IEC 651 A-weighted): 87 dB-A
- Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC A-weighted: 7 dB-A
- Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD at 1000 ohm load: 134 dB
- Dynamic range of the microphone preamplifier: 127 dB
- Phantom power voltage (on XLR pins 2 & 3): 48V (±4V)
- Current consumption: < 2 mA
- Output connector: 3-pin XLR male
- Signal polarity: pin 2 in phase
- Dimensions & Weight: 6.6" (h) x 2.5" (w) / 12.3 oz. ( 168 x 63mm / 350g)
- Included accessories: solid hardwood box
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