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Beyerdynamic MC 840 Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone
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Beyerdynamic MC 840 Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone, 30-20,000Hz Response, 180Ohms Nominal Impedance, 3-Pin XLR Male Connector

SKU: BDMC840
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Beyerdynamic MC 840 Specifications

  • Transducer type

    Condenser

  • Operating principle

    Pressure gradient

  • Frequency response

    30 - 20,000 Hz

  • Polar pattern

    switchable: omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight

  • Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz

    18 mV/Pa (0 dB = 1 V/Pa)

  • Nominal impedance

    180Ohms

  • Load impedance

    1000Ohms

  • Max. SPL at 1 kHz

    127 dB (without pre-attenuation)
    137 dB with -10 dB pre-attenuation
    147 dB with -20 dB pre-attenuation

  • Signal-to-noise ratio rel. to 1 Pa

    Approx. 70 dB

  • A-weighted equivalent SPL

    Approx. 17 dB

  • Power supply

    11 - 52 V phantom power

  • Current consumption

    4.6 mA

  • Low frequency roll-off

    switchable, 6 dB/octave at 80 Hz and 160 Hz

  • Connector

    3-pin XLR male
    Pin 1 = ground
    Pin 2 = +
    Pin 3 = -

  • Shaft Diameter

    1.45" / 37mm

  • Dimensions

    Head (L x W x H): 2.76 x 2.05 x 1.3" / 70 x 52 x 33mm
    Total Length: 6.5" / 165mm

  • Weight

    10.09oz / 286g

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About Beyerdynamic MC 840

The Beyerdynamic MC 840 microphone provides 5 switchable polar patterns for universal studio applications. It has been designed without compromise to capture every sound detail with absolute clarity and purity. Applications for the MC 840 include recording orchestras resulting in a superb transparent sound. Due to a switchable 2 position roll-off filter and a switchable pre-attenuation the MC 840 is also suitable for close miking of instruments.

Beyerdynamic MC 840 Features

  • Large diaphragm capsule with gold vaporized double diaphragms
  • Elastic capsule mounting
  • Five selectable polar patterns
  • Switchable pre-attenuation for high sound pressure levels
  • Switchable two-stage roll-off filter

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Key Features

  • Elastic capsule mounting
  • Five selectable polar patterns
  • Switchable two-stage roll-off filter

What's in the box:

  • Beyerdynamic MC 840 Multi-Pattern Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone
  • EA 37 Elastic suspension
  • MKV 11 Microphone Clamp with 3/8 " Internal Thread for Shaft Diameters of 32 to 42mm
  • ZKK 740-833 Case
  • Beyerdynamic 2 Year Limited Warranty