MC 950 – One Microphone, Many Applications – Handmade in Germany

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The MC 950 is a flexible small-diaphragm true condenser microphone with a supercardioid polar pattern, switchable -15 dB attenuation and low-cut filter. If you appreciate a clear sound and high impulse fidelity of small-diaphragm condenser microphones, our MC 950 is the right choice.

Due to its largely linear frequency response with gentle treble boost, the MC 950 microphone is suitable for use with a variety of signal sources such as piano, choir, orchestra or solo instruments of any kind. Due to its supercardioid polar pattern, the MC 950 can be used where sound from the rear is to be reliably attenuated, as it provides the most effective sound suppression at 140° and 220°.

The microphone also delivers excellent results for speech and vocal recordings - we recommend the optionally available WS 101 wind shield for speech and vocal recordings from a short distance as well as for outdoor recordings.

The MC 950 is made by hand at the company location in Heilbronn, Germany.

FEATURES

Versatile true condenser microphone (supercardioid)
Switchable pre-attenuation (-15dB) and low-cut filter
High impulse fidelity and good transient response
Powerful output thanks to high sensitivity
Outstanding clear and detailed sound
Excellent transient response
Handcrafted in Germany

SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer type: True condenser
Operating principle: Pressure gradient
Frequency response: 40 - 20,000 Hz
Polar pattern: Supercardioid
Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/Pa): mV/Pa (= -29 dBV)
Nominal impedance: 180 Ω
Load impedance: 1000 Ω
SPL at 1 kHz: 124 Db
SPL with pre-attenuation: 139 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio rel. to 1 Pa: 72 dB
A-weighted equivalent SPL: 15 dB
Low-cut filter: switchable, 6 dB/octave at 250 Hz
Power supply: 11 - 52 V phantom power
Current consumption: 4.6 mA
Connector:3-pin XLR, male

DIMENSIONS

Length: 128 mm
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 106 g

SUPPLIED ACCESSORY

MA-CL 21 Microphone clamp: Order # 727.946

Soft protective storage case to protect your investment.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

EA 19/25 Elastic suspension 19 - 25 mm,

incl. MA-CL 36 microphone clamp: Order # 407.194

WS 101 Wind shield, charcoal-grey: Order # 111.244

WS 53 Wind shield, small, charcoal-grey: Order # 436.607

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