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Specifications
*  100 - 12,000 Hz frequency response.  Bass rolls off at 100 hz and treble at 12 khz.
*  Sensitivity rated at -51 decibels +4 decibels
*  Low sound to noise ratio > 58 dB
*  Two 5 foot lenths of Miniature Balanced Musical Instrument Cable
*  One 5 foot length Gepco X-Band Oxygen free copper audio cable
*  Handcrafted brass mic element casing with solid steel clip
*  Gold Plated 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini plug

Microphone Elements and Clips

These Cardioid Stereo Microphones use electret condenser microphone cartridges.

They have a high degree of reliability under adverse shock, vibration and environmental conditions.  The capsules specifications are -51 dB +4dbB of sensitivity and have a 100 to 12,000 hz frequency range.

These are Unidirectional Cardioid Stereo microphones and will record the sound in the direction they are pointed at, opposed to our omni directional electret condensor mics which pick up most of the sound in front , to the sides and a little behind. 

Excellent for recording subject matter at a longer distance or at a specific location. 

 
Highly concealable mic. Cardioid clip shown with vent hole.

The high fidelity Cardioid microphone capsule is in a handcrafted brass housing with durable steel alligator clips at the base.  The exterior features a black automotive finish.

Cable
We use the two of the highest quality cable designs available on our powered mic units.
*  Miniature Balanced Musical Instrument Cable
*  Gepco X-Band Oxygen free copper audio cable

The cable that connects the battery box to the mic elements is the Miniature Balanced Musical Instrument Cable.  It is light weight, rugged, flexible, has a long flex life with high interference and noise immunity.

The cable that runs from the battery box to the recorder is Gepco X-Band Oxygen free copper audio cable.

The X-Band is an ultra-flexable, sonically transparent, low-noise, and durable.  Mostly used in critical studio facilities and at live music venues.

Each oxygen free conductor is insulated with a unique low k constraint, foam polypropylene dielectric that lowers the capacitance and extends the bandwidth of the cable.  Low noise and cross-talk is acheived through exacting pair twisting, 95% braid shielding, and individual pair jackets.

 
Gepco X-Band Oxygen free copper audio cable

It was designed for professional stage and studio applications, has greater abrasion and impact resistance, extra limpness, and at the same time light weight.

A larger gage of this type and manufacturer of cable is used in the professional music industry.

9 Volt Battery Box Enclosure

This microphone is long lasting, solid and tough.

Die Cast Aluminum Battery Box Unit shields the circuitry from Radio Frequency Interference

The circuitry is enclosed in a durable die cast aluminum box with black finish.  Measurements are 3.63 X 1.52 X 1.07 inches. 

Strong, protective cord grip prevents damage to the Powered Battery
Box circuit and harmful kinking of cable at entry point

Cables enter the unit through a nickel plated brass cord grip with a Neoprene Sealing Sleeve and a Perbunan Seal O-ring.  This crucial component prevents any damage to or separation of the cables from the microphone battery box and circuitry inside as a result of the cables being jerked or mishandled.  It also helps the cables from becoming kinked.

Gold Plated Stereo Mini Plug

Gold Plated Stereo Mini Plug for a great connection

This mic has a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)Gold Plated Stereo Mini Plug with spring bend protection.  A high quality connection and small enough to be unobstructive.

The Best Quality 9 volt battery connector we could find!!!
This is not your normal flimsy type of 9 Volt battery connector, rather, it is a rigid type that will not split or become malformed over multiple uses like the common variety will do.

Long lasting 9 Volt battery connectors will keep you connected