The Beyerdynamic Opus 53 is a high-quality pressure gradient, cardioid, condenser microphone. It consists of a lightweight, but rugged, plastic casing strengthened with carbon fibres. Its small and short design allow flexible and unobtrusive positioning. The frequency response has been optimised for universal miking of instruments. In particular, it is suitable for miking drums such as snare or hi-hat. It is also a great microphone for miking brass and wood winds instruments.
The Beyedynamic Opus 53 main features include:
- Cardioid polar pattern
- High SPL capability
- Plastic casing strenghtened with carbon fibres
- Rugged construction
- Slim design
- MKV 9 Microphone clamp for shaft 19 - 21 mm included with this microphone
Specifications:
- Transducer type: Condenser (back electret)
- Operating principle: Pressure gradient
- Frequency response: 30 - 20,000 Hz
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Open circuit voltage: 5 mV/Pa = -46 dBV
- Nominal impedance: 200 Ohms
- Load impedance: > 1 k Ohm
- Max. SPL at f = 1 kHz: 136 dB (at 48 V phantom power), 126 dB (at 12 V phantom power)
- S/N ratio: 64 dB
- A-weighted equivalent SPL: 22 dB
- Supply voltage: 12 - 48 V phantom (recommended phantom power: 48 V)
- Current consumption: < 6 mA
- Connection: 3-pin XLR plug, male
- Weight: 36 g
Beyerdynamic Opus 53 Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone (code 10350)
Suitable for miking drums such as snare or hi-hat. It is also a great microphone for miking brass and wood winds instruments.
£78.00 (inc vat)