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The R 2 MkII is quite different from the R 1 series of mics. It features a ribbon transducer with a shorter and more narrow ribbon. It is darker sounding than the R 1 series since the higher frequencies roll off earlier.
The R 2 MkII will do wonders with both clean and distorted electrical guitar, with brass instruments and more. It is delivered with a metal shock mount.
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| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | | Directional pattern | Cardioid | | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 20 mV/Pa | | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 24 dB | | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 12 dB-A | | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 70 dB | | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 82 dB | | Maximum SPL | 114 dB for THD | | Maximum output voltage | 8 dBu | | Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier DIN/IEC 651 | 102 dB for THD | | Supply voltage | Power supply N 149 A | | Matching connector | Microphone: DIN 8F, Power Supply: XLR 3F | | Weight | 460 g | | Diameter | 57 mm | | Length | 142 mm |
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KSM44A Multi-Pattern Dual Diaphragm Microphone
Premium microphone with three polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).
Features - Prethos® Advanced Preamplifier Technology: Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions.
- Groundbreaking specifications: 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
- Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
- Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior frequency response
- Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
- Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
- Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
- 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
- Integrated three-stage "pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
| Type | Condenser (externally biased) | | Frequency Response | 20 to 20,000 Hz | | Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional | | lmpedance | 50 ohms | | Phantom power required? | 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum |
| 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) |
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Switchable -10dB PAD
- Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Max. SPL: 140/150 dB (THD = 0.5%)
- Electrical impedance: 200 Ohm
- Requires phantom power
- Diameter: 53 mm
- Length: 162 mm
- Net weight: 320 g
- Colour: Black
- Incl. shock mount
- Highly affordable AKG large-diaphragm microphone technology
- Cardioid polar pattern for multiplicity of vocal and instrument applications
The earlier model C 3000 has had a large fan club in the project studio and home recording worlds for years. For the new C 3000 B, AKG designed a special 1-inch large-diaphragm transducer that closely approximates the vibration performance of top-class studio microphones, but can be made at much lower cost.
Due to its surface area and special capsule tuning, the C 3000 B large-diaphragm transducer produces an exceptionally pleasing, smooth sound. Unlike in the C 3000, the switchable 10-dB preattenuation pad immediately follows the transducer in the signal path, thus increasing the C 3000 B\'s SPL capability by a true 10 dB. Loud sound sources are therefore no problem.
An acoustically optimized cardioid polar pattern makes the C 3000 B an excellent choice for both recording and live sound applications where high gain before feedback is paramount.
| Polar pattern |
cardioid |
| Frequency range |
20 to 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity |
25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV) |
| Max. SPL |
140/150 dB (k=0,5%) |
| Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3) |
25 dB |
| Equivalent noise level |
14 dB-A |
| Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) |
80 dB |
| Preattenuation pad |
10 dB, switchable |
| Bass filter |
6 dB/octave below 500 Hz |
| Impedance |
200 ohms |
| Recommended load impedance |
>1000 ohms |
| Supply voltage |
9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596 |
| Current consumption |
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| Connector |
3-pin XLR |
| Finish |
silver gray |
| Net weight |
320 g / 11.3 oz. |
| Shipping weight |
950 g / 2.1 lbs. |
| Patent(s) |
Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488) |
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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
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