Overview
A price/performance leader, the MB4k cardioid condenser microphone is the Midnight Blues Series' introductory studio-quality microphone.
 
Features
A price/performance leader, the MB4k cardioid condenser microphone is the Midnight Blues Series' introductory studio-quality microphone. With a condenser design for studio vocal and instrument applications, the microphone features: battery/phantom operation; rugged all-metal construction; soft-touch finish; extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics; corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type connector; on/off switch.
Introductory studio-quality microphone - the clear price/performance leader
Condenser design for studio-quality vocal and instrument applications
Extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics
Rugged all-metal construction and on/off switch
Soft-touch finish for a secure, comfortable grip and reduced mechanical noise
Battery/phantom operation for maximum versatility
Corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector
 
Specifications:
 
Element
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Response
80 - 20,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity
Phantom: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa - Battery: -48 dB (3.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Maximum Input Sound Level
Phantom: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. - Battery: 125 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
Dynamic Range
Phantom: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL - Battery: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Phantom Power Requirements
11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
Battery Type
1.5V AA/UM3
Battery Current/Life
0.4 mA/1200 hours typical
Switches
On/off
Weight
182 g
Dimensions
8.10" (205.7 mm) long, 1.64" (41.7 mm) head diameter
Output Connector
Integral 3-pin gold-plated XLRM-type
Accessories Included
AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; battery; soft protective pouch
 
**Note**
XLRF-XLRM cable sold seperately.