Sony C38B Condenser Microphone

Sony Updated: 2008-05-03 RSS

Large diaphagm FET condenser microphone. Ideal for recording instruments.

Highlights:

* Selectable directivity, uni-directional or omni-directional
* 140 dB SPL, suitable for recording wind instruments
* 2-way powering, internal 9V battery (battery life approximately 250 hours) or 48V phantom power
* Vibration resistant construction
* Excellent shielding against external magnetic fields

Specifications:

Weight: 1 lb 7 oz (650 g)
Power Requirements: Battery: 9V External Power:DC 24 to 48V
Power Consumption: 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)
S/N Ratio: 70dB or more
Sensitivity: -48.0dB ±2.0dB
Effective Output Level: (at 1 kHz) -47.8dBm
Output Impedance: 250 Ω ±20%
Power Supply: 9 V Battery or External Power 9 V Battery Life: approx. 200 h
Capsule Type: Condenser
Directivity: Uni-directional/Omi-directional (selectable)
Dynamic Range: 116dB or more
Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 18 kHz
Induction Noise from External Magnetic Field: 5dB SPL or less
Inherent Noise: 24 dB SPL (uni), 26 dB SPL (omni)
Maximum Input Sound Pressure Level: 140dB SPL
Mic Attenuator: -8dB
Microphone Cable: 19.7 feet (6 m)
Microphone Connector: XLR-3-12C type
Tone Control: Low-cut: M,M1,V1,V2High-cut: 1
Wind Noise: 44dB SPL