Sanken CU-55 Small Cardioid Microphone
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Compact cardioid condenser intended for orchestral and acoustic-instrument recording, with a smooth off-axis response and a switchable -10 dB pad for loud sources.
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Technical Registry
Audio
| Directivity | Cardioid |
|---|---|
| Transducer | DC biased condenser |
| Frequency range | 40Hz - 20kHz |
| Sensitivity | -26dB (50.1mV , 0dB=1V/Pa) : PAD 0dB; -36dB (15.8mV , 0dB=1V/Pa) : PAD -10dB |
| Equivalent noise level | 15dB-A |
| Max SPL | 137dB SPL : PAD 0dB; 147dB SPL : PAD -10dB |
| Output impedance | 180 ohms |
| Switch | PAD switch 0/-10dB |
Physical
| Powering | +48±4V phantom |
|---|---|
| Current consumption | 3.5mA |
| Weight | 180g |
| Dimensions | 113mm X 30mm (diameter) |
| Connector | XLR-3-12(M) |