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TASCAMʼs TM-80 is a condenser microphone designed and priced for home recording. The condenser mic features an 18mm aluminum diaphragm with a cardioid pickup pattern that sounds great on anything from vocals to acoustic instruments. Internal circuitry is optimized to reduce noise and distortion while retaining rich, full sound quality.
Included with the TM-80 are a tabletop stand, six-foot XLR cable, and a elastic shockmount to reduce rumble and noise during recording. Priced less than many dynamic microphones, the TM-80 is a must-have for any size studio.
- Microphone capsule assembly features an 18mm pure aluminum diaphragm
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Sensitivity : -38dB +/-2dB (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz)
- Phantom power requirement: 9 - 48V DC
- Output impedance : 200ohm +/-30% (at 1kHz)
- Load impedance : >1k ohm
- Max SPL : 136dB (at 1kHz=1% THD)
- S/N ratio : 77dB
- Housing : Die cast zinc
- Dimensions (W×H×D): 48mm×165mm×48mm / 1.9 inch×6.5 inch×1.9 inch
- Includes : shockmount, mini desk stand, mic cable (1.8m XLRM – XLRF)
| A/B, X/Y, and M/S stereo recording
Ambience recording
Grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments
Percussions
Drums
Classical music recording
Studio applications
- Back-to-back large-diaphragm multi-pattern transducer
- True condenser technology
- High sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL capability
- Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
- Switchable bass cut filter
- Legendary, pristine AKG sound quality
- Complete with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case
Type |
Dual-capsule,1-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone |
Polar pattern |
Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight |
Frequency range |
20 to 20,000 Hz |
Sensitivity |
28 mV/Pa (-31 dBV) |
Max. SPL |
135/155 dB SPL (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD |
Equivalent noise level |
16 dB-A (IEC 60268-4) |
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) |
78 dB |
Preattenuation pad |
0 dB, -20 dB |
Bass filter |
12 dB/octave, 300 Hz |
Impedance |
=1000 ohms |
Current consumption |
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Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | Directional pattern | Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 plus one intermediate position each | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 34/47/62 mV/Pa* | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 28/25/23 dB* | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 16/13/11 dB-A* | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 66/69/71 dB* | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 78/81/83 dB* | Typical SPL (tube characteristic) | K | Maximum output voltage | 18 dBu | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier cardioid DIN/IEC 651 for | 101 (121) dB | Powering | Power supply N 149 | Matching connectors | Microphone DIN 8F, Power supply XLR 3F | Weight | 730 g | Diameter | 70 mm | Length | 201 mm |
* Omnidirectional / cardioid / figure-8
| The C 414 B/XLS has been carefully designed to maintain the legendary sonic character of the C 414 family while integrating new features and performance enhancements made possible by new technology. The C 414B/XLS is designed to deliver accurate pickup of all acoustic instruments and voices.
The microphone's 5 pickup patterns are easily selectable via an electronic switch with LED indication and offer the selection of omnidirectional, cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid and figure-eight patterns.
The pickup pattern selector switch utilizes a dual-color LED indicator that provides visual indication of the pattern selected and also changes from green to red to indicate if the microphone's output electronics are being overloaded. The pattern selector can also be used to "lock" the microphone's switch settings by pressing and holding it for 3 seconds.
On the rear of the microphone, an electronic switch allows the selection of -6 dB, -12 dB and -18 dB pre-attenuation levels which are accomplished by changing the polarization voltage to the capsule. The C 414 B/XLS has switchable bass cut filters of 12 dB-per-octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz, and a 6-dB-per-octave filter at 160 Hz for control of proximity effect. On-axis sensitivity for all patterns is 23 mV/Pa and its self-noise is an extremely low 6 dB-A.
The C 414 B/XLS has a transformerless output and all-metal chassis, making it immune to electrical interference and RF from digital equipment, video monitors and wireless systems. It comes complete in an all-metal road case with the AKG H-85 shock mount, a PF80 external two-stage pop filter, a W414X external windscreen and an individually-measured chart showing the response curve of the microphone. It is also available in factory-matched stereo pairs packaged with a H50 stereo bar instead of the external pop filter.
The C 414B/XLS is built in Vienna, Austria and comes with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty.
Features
High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility
Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload
Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
H 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter and W 414 X external windscreen
High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
Completely immune to electrostatic and electro-magnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage
Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high relability even in extremely humid conditions
Optional R 414 remote control unit (available by the end of 2004) offers full control of all switchable parameters via standard microphone cable and 3-pin XLR-type connectors
Specifications
Type: 1" large diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
Polar Patterns: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) +/-0.5 dB
Max. SPL: 140/146/152/158 dB SPL (at 0/-6/-12/-18 dB)
Preattenuation Pad: -6, -12,-18 dB, switchable
Bass Cut Filter Scope: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
Power Requirements: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
Connector: 3-pin XLR
Dimensions: 2" x 1.5" x 6.3“
Net Weight: 10.6 oz
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
Large diaphragm cardioid microphone | Pressure gradient transducer with with one-diaphragm capsule | Transformerless circuitry | Extremely low noise: 7 dB-A | Includes swivel mount | Straightforward handling for homerecording and professional studios |
High-quality professional equipment for limited budgets
Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | Directional pattern | Cardioid | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 23 mV/Pa | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1 kohms | Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) | 17.5 dB | Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) | 7 dB-A | Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 76.5 dB | Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 87 dB | Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%2) | 138 dB | Maximum output voltage | 13 dBu | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (A-weighted) | 131 dB | Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) | 48 V ± 4 V | Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) | 3 mA | Matching connector | XLR3F | Weight | approx. 450 g | Diameter | 60 mm | Length | 132 mm |
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Variable large diaphragm microphone | Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule | The studio microphone classic | Three directional characteristics: omni, cardioid, figure-8 | Switchable low frequency roll-off | Switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation |
Ideal as main and as support microphone in the most differing recording situations
Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | Directional pattern | Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8 plus | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 20/28/22 mV/Pa1) | Rated impedance | 200 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1 kohms | Equivalent noise level, CCIR2) | 26/23/25 dB1) | Equivalent noise level, A-weighted2) | 15/12/14 dB-A1) | Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR2) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 68/71/69 dB1) | Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted2) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 79/82/80 dB1) | Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%3) | 117 dB (cardioid) | Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation3) | 127 dB | Maximum output voltage | 390 mV | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (A-weighted) | 105 dB | Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) | 48 V ± 4 V | Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) | 0.8 mA | Matching connectors | XLR3F | Weight | 500 g | Diameter | 56 mm | Length | 200 mm |
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