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Sony C38B Specs

Jul 5, 2004 2:45 PM

Capsule type: condenser
Frequency response: rated at 30 Hz to 18 kHz
Polar Patterns: switchable, uni-directional or omni-directional
Powering: either internal 9V battery or 24 to 48V phantom power
Battery life: approximately 250 hours
Current drain (battery): less than or equal to 2 mA
Current drain (external): less than or equal to 5 mA
Effective output level at 1 kHz: (0 dBm=1 mW/1 Pa-47 dBm
Sensitivity: (0 dB=1V/1Pa, at 1 kHz) -48.0 dB +/-2.0 dB
Output impedance: at 1 kHz (balanced) 250 ohms +/- 20%
Dynamic range: 116 dB or more
Signal to noise ratio: 70dB (A weighted, 1 kHz, 1 Pa)
Inherent self-noise: 24 dB SPL (uni), 26 dB SPL (omni)
Induction noise from external magnetic field: <= 5 dB SPL
Wind noise: <= 44 dB SPL
Maximum input sound pressure level: 140 dB SPL
Mic attenuator: -8 dB
Filters: Low cut choices M, M1, V1, V2; high cut at 5kHz.
Internal battery: 9V 6F-22 type
Microphone cable: 19.7 feet
Dimensions: 3 1/8 inches diameter. 8 1/2 x 1 13/16 inches long
Weight: 1 lb. 7 oz.

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