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The SM137 has an ultra-thin diaphragm for a frequency response that combines a smooth high-end with a tight, controlled low-end and a 15db pad for natural sound reproduction in both acoustic and high volume performance applications.
- Ultra-thin diaphragm for smooth high end and tight, controlled low end
- 15dB pad for performance consistency across a wider range of high SPL sources
- Low self-noise and transformerless preamplifier circuitry
Cartridge Type
Permanently Biased Condenser
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz
Directional Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Output Impedance
150 ohms (actual)
Attenuation Switch
0 dB or 15 dB attenuation
Phantom Power
48 Vdc +/- 4 Vdc
(IEC-268-15/DIN 45 596), positive pins 2 and 3
Current Drain
5.2 mA typical at 48 Vdc
Common Mode Rejection
>50 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on output pin 2 relative to pin 3
Dimensions and Weight
24 mm (0.950 in.) diameter
162 mm (6.375 in.) long
195 grams (6.9 oz.)
Sensitivity (typical, at 1000 Hz; 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL)
41 dBV/Pa
Self-noise (typical, equivalent SPL; A-weighted (IEC 651))
19 dB
Maximum SPL@ 1000 Hz
- 5000 ohms load (Attenuator on)
- 150 (165 dB)
- 2500 ohms load (Attenuator on)
- 144 (159) dB
- 1000 ohms load (Attenuator on)
- 139 (154 dB)
Output Clipping Level*
- 5000 ohms load
- 15 dBV
- 2500 ohms load
- 9 dBV>
- 1000 ohms load
- 3 dBV
20 Hz to 20 kHz; THD < 1%. THD of the microphone preamplifier when applied input signal is equivalent to the cartridge output at specified SPL.
Dynamic Range (Attenuator On)
- 5000 ohms load
- 133 (136) dB
- 2500 ohms load
- 128 (130 dB)
- 1000 ohms load
- 122 (125) dB
Signal to Noise Ratio**
75 dB
S/N ratio is difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self-noise A-weighted.
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