Transducer type. . . . . . . . . . .electret condenser
Operating principle. . . . . . . . . Pressure gradient
Frequency response. . . .. . . . . . . 40 - 20,000 Hz
Polar pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... cardioid
Open circuit voltage
at 1 kHz (0 dB = 1 V/Pa). . 3.2 mV/Pa = -50 dBV
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Ohms
Load impedance .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >1000 Ohms
Max SPL at 1kHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138dB
Signal-to-noise ratio.....................................60dB
Supply voltage...............12 - 48V phantom power
Case/finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass, matt black
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-pin XLR
Dimensions . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Length: 150mm
Shaft diameter: 25 mm
Weight without cable . . . . . . . . . . approx. 165 g
FEATURES
• Back electret condenser transducer performance in a rugged, versatile configuration
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Fast, transient response
• Wide, flat frequency response
• Handles high SPL
The MCE83 is a general purpose instrument microphone for an extensive range of applications. The wide dynamic range and linear response will make the MCE83 suitable for high volume percussive and brass instruments as well as for drum overhead and ambience, or for miking pianos and for vocals.