Beyerdynamic MC950 Small-Diaphragm Supercardioid Studio Condenser Microphone

This true condenser microphone provides an enormous versatility due to its neutral sound and accurate design. The features of the MC 950 include the wide frequency response of 40-20,000 Hz and a signal-to-noise ratio of 72dB.

The MC 950 is suitable as a main or spot microphone for micing choirs, piano/grand piano, organ, orchestras and most instruments. Due to the switchable pre-attenuation of 15dB it provides excellent performance at high sound pressure levels. The switchable low-cut filter with 6dB/octave below 250Hz compensates for the proximity effect.

With the WS 101 wind shield, the MC 950 can be used for speech and vocals. The MC 950 is phantom powered (11-52V) and therefore suitable for all live or or studio applications and installations. Due to its supercardioid polar pattern, the MC 950 has an excellent gain-before-feedback and eliminates noise from the rear. It is not only a first-class tool for studios, but also for PA systems, where excellent sound and maximum gain-before-feedback are required.

Features

• Supercardioid polar pattern
• Switchable pre-attenuation -15dB
• Switchable low-cut filter at 250Hz
• Phantom Power 11-52V

Specifications

• Transducer Type: True Condenser
• Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Frequency Response: 40-20,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Open Circuit Voltage at 1kHz (0dB = 1V/Pa): 35 mV/Pa = -29 dBV
• Nominal Impedance: 180 ohms
• Load Impedance: 1000 ohms
• Max. SPL at 1kHz: 124 dB with pre-attenuation 139dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio rel. to 1Pa: 72dB
• A-weighted equivalent SPL: 15dB
• Low-cut Filter: Switchable, 6dB/octave at 250Hz
• Power Supply: 11-52V phantom
• Current Consumption: 4.6mA
• Connector: 3-pin XLR male
• Dimensions: 128mm Length x 21mm Diameter
• Weight without cable: 115g