TG D57c Condenser Microphone For Drums & Percussion, Cardioid

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Whether with standing toms, snare drums or percussion instruments - with its patented clip-on mount and integrated pre-amplifier, the TG D57c condenser microphone is mounted and ready in a flash.

The expanded frequency range ensures faithful reproduction of all drum types and the 72 mm long flexible gooseneck allows it to be optimally positioned relative to the sound source. An elastic capsule suspension on the capsule housing protects against damage from drumstick strikes. The new electronics provide increased level accuracy and guarantee a very high maximum sound pressure level ‚even with phantom powering below 44 V.

Features:

Patented microphone clamp with integrated preamp
Functional design
Cardioid polar pattern for high gain before feedback
12 - 48 V phantom powering
Rugged construction

Specifications:

Transducer type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Condenser (back electret)
Operating principle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure gradient
Polar pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardioid
Frequency response Close miking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 20,000 Hz
Distant miking (measured at 1 m). . . 35 - 20,000 Hz
Open circuit voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV) ±2.5 dB
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 ohm
Load impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1 k  ohm
Max. SPL at 24 V and 48 V phantom power . . 140 dB
S/N ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 dB [CCIR; Q-Peak] 70 dB [A; RMS]
Equivalent SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 dB [CCIR; Q-Peak] 24 dB [A; RMS
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phantom power: 12 - 48 V (recommended: 48 V)
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 mA
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-pin XLR, male
Dimensions Clamp (W x H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 x 118 mm
Gooseneck length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 mm
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 145 g