Directional pattern Open Cardioid
Principle of operation Pressure gradient
Cartridge type Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 20 cm (7.9 in) 40 Hz - 18 kHz with a 6 dB soft boost at 10 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted Typ. 27 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 29 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4 Typ. 39 dB (max. 41 dB)
Distortion, THD < 1% 156dB SPL RMS, 159 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range Typ. 132 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10% 164 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance 380 Ω
Minimum load impedance 2 kΩ
Cable drive capability 100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) > 55 dB
Power supply (for full performance) P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption 2.0 mA
Connector XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color Matte black
Weight 241 g (8.5 oz)
Microphone diameter 57 mm (2.24 in)
Capsule diameter 17 mm (0.67 in)
Microphone length 132 mm (5.19 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS 9.75 V
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%