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 |