Beyerdynamic MCE 530 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Product

Application

Studio
Home recording
Instruments
Choirs

The MCE 530 is a cardioid condenser microphone suitable for both project studios and semiprofessionals. It consists of a lightweight, but rugged, plastic casing strengthened with carbon fibres. Its small and short design permits flexible and unobtrusive positioning.The microphone is powered by phantom power between 11 and 48 V. The frequency response of the MCE 530 has been optimised for miking instruments and choirs. Using the WS 53 wind screen the MCE 530 is an ideal speaker's microphone in churches and halls.

Features

Cardioid polar pattern
High SPL capability
Slim, unobtrusive design
Plastic casing strenghtened with carbon fibres

Specifications

Transducer type Condenser (back electret)
Operating principle Pressure gradient
Polar pattern Cardioid
Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz (0dB = 1V/Pa) 5 mV/Pa = -46 dBV
Nominal impedance 200 Ω
Load impedance > 1 kΩ
Connector 3-pin XLR plug, male
Weight without cable 36 g
Frequency response 30 - 20,000 Hz
Max. SPL at 1 kHz 136 dB (at 48 V phantom power) / 126 dB (at 12 V phantom power)
S/N ratio rel. to 1 Pa 64 dB
A-weighted equivalent SPL 22 dB
Power supply 12 - 48 V phantom power (recommended phantom power: 48 V)
Current consumption < 6 mA

Features

Specifications