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(Pressure Gradient) Condenser
Cardioid, Omni-directional and Figure-8
20-20000Hz
115dB (A-Weighted)
82dB (A-Weighted) Cardioid
79dB (A-Weighted) Omni-directional
80dB (A-Weighted) Figure-8
117dB at 1kHz, 0.5% THD (127dB with Pad)
Phantom 48V (+/-4V)
200 Ohms
XLR-3M Type
Yes, -10dB Preattenuation
Yes, Switchable - To Reduce Proximity Effect
8 x 2.24" (203.2 x 56.89mm)
17.64oz (500.08g)
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