| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 80 kHz (-3 dB) |
| Input Impedance | 20 kΩ |
| Input | Switchable between two XLR-3F sockets and a special input for the Schoeps KCY active cable |
| Maximum Input Level | @ 4 dB Gain Setting: 14 dBV (5 Vrms) @ 0.5% THD
@ 20 dB Gain Setting: -2.2 dBV (780 mVrms) @ 0.5% THD |
| Gain | Preamplifier Gain: Can be set to 4, 10, 20, 30, or 40 dB |
| Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) | With CMC 6 and MK 4 (cardioid):
@ a gain of 4 dB: 132 dB @ 0.5% THD
@ 10 dB: 132 dB @ 0.5% THD
@ 20 dB: 130 dB @ 0.5% THD
@ 30 dB: 120 dB @ 0.5% THD
@ 40 dB: 109 dB @ 0.5% THD |
| Equivalent Noise Level | @ 4 dB: 16.5 dB-A
@ 10 dB: 16 dB-A
@ 20 dB: 15.5 dB-A
@ 30 dB: 15.5 dB-A
@ 40 dB: 15.5 dB-A
CCIR:
@ 4 dB: 27.5 dB-CCIR
@ 10 dB: 26.5 dB-CCIR
@ 20 dB: 26 dB-CCIR
@ 30 dB: 26 dB-CCIR
@ 40 dB: 25.5dB-CCIR |
| Leveling Indicators | 20 dB, -3 dB |
| Output | The outputs are impedance-balanced and transformerless, and are switchable between the amplified microphone signals and the decoded M/S stereo signals |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ω |
| Maximum Output Level | 18 dBV (8 Veff) @ 0.5% THD |
| Load Impedance | Minimum Recommended Load Impedance: 2 kΩ |
| Headphone Output | Switchable; either the amplified microphone signals (left/right for A/B recordings, or mid/side for M/S) or the decoded M/S stereo signals can be monitored |
| Output Impedance | 32 to 2,000 Ω |
| Socket | Output Socket: 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo phone jack |
| Filter | Infrasonic filter (20 Hz, 18 dB/oct.): permanently active
Low-cut Filter (150 Hz, 6 dB/oct.): can be switched on
Upper Frequency Limit: 80 kHz |
| Powering Options | Internal filter / regulator circuit generates and stabilizes the supply voltages permits a wide range of input voltages (5.5 to 15.5 V) |
| Battery and Power | Operation with internal batteries (including rechargeable):
Number and Type of Cells: 6 x AA (LR6)
Recommended Primary Cell Type: Alkaline
Recommended Rechargeable Cell Type: NiMH
Battery Life with Alkaline Cells: Approximately 8.5 hours
Battery Life with Rechargeable Batteries: Approximately 3 hours (700 mAh NiCd)
Approximately 5 hours (1100 mAh NiMH)
Approximately 5.5 hours (1300 mAh NiMH)
Approximately 7 hours (1600 mAh NiMH)
Approximately 12 hours (3400 mAh gelled lead-acid battery [external]) |
| External Power | AC Power Adapter: Model VMS DC (sold separately) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approximately 6.3 x 2.3 x 6.7" (162 x 60 x 171 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) with batteries |
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