Application
Interviewing
The MCE 58 condenser microphone has been specially developed for interviewing and broadcasting.
Its unbalanced output supplies a very high level which allows direct connection to mobile DAT and MD-recorders. The elasticated suspension of the transducer element eliminates unwanted handling noise and built-in active filters suppress unwanted low frequency noise such as traffic rumble. The MCE 58 has a frequency response curve which has been optimised for excellent intelligibility of speech. The non-glare surface is scratch-resistant and will withstand the rough use often associated with news gathering events.
Features
- Omnidirectional polar pattern
- High output level
- Rugged construction
- Slim line design
- Battery powering (1.5 V)
Technical Specification
| Transducer type | Condenser (back electret) |
| Operating principle | Pressure |
| Polar pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz
(0dB = 1V/Pa) | 4 mV/Pa |
| Nominal impedance | 370 Ω (unbalanced) |
| Load impedance | 2 kΩ |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR;
1,3=grnd, 2=signal + |
| Length | 260 mm |
| Shaft diameter | 25 mm |
| Head diameter | 45 mm |
| Weight without cable | 200 g |
| Frequency response | 40 - 20,000 Hz |
| Max. SPL at 1 kHz | 132 dB |
| S/N ratio rel. to 1 Pa | 60 dB |
| A-weighted equivalent SPL | 26 dB |
| Power supply | 1.5 V battery (Mignon AA/LR 6) |
| Current consumption | 20 mA |