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MB 4k Handheld/Stand Cardioid Condenser Microphone

A price/performance leader, the MB 4k cardioid condenser microphone is the Midnight Blues Series’ introductory studio-quality microphone. With a condenser design for studio vocal and instrument applications, the microphone features: battery/phantom operation; rugged all-metal construction; soft-touch finish; extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics; corrosion-resistant contacts from gold-plated XLRM-type connector; on/off switch.

Introductory studio-quality microphone—the clear price/performance leader

Condenser design for studio-quality vocals and instruments

Extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics

Rugged all-metal construction and on/off switch

Soft-touch finish for a secure, comfortable grip and reduced mechanical noise

Battery/phantom operation for maximum versatility

Corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector

5-year warranty

Also available as:
MB 4k/c with 15' cable

SPECIFICATIONS
ELEMENT	Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN	Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	80-20,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY	Phantom: -46 dB (5.0 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa Battery: -48 dB (3.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE	Phantom: 200 ohms Battery: 250 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL	Phantom: 137 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D. Battery: 125 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical)	Phantom: 113 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL Battery: 101 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO	70 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS	11-52V DC, 2 mA typical
BATTERY TYPE	1.5V AA/UM3
BATTERY CURRENT / LIFE	0.4 mA/1200 hours typical
SWITCH	On/off
WEIGHT	6.4 oz (182 g)
DIMENSIONS	8.10" (205.7 mm) long, 1.64" (41.7 mm) head diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR	Integral 3-pin gold-plated XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED	AT8405a stand clamp for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; battery; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE	S8