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Digital ECM-MS957

DESCRIPTION One-Point Stereo Microphone UPC CODE 0272425122070 SPPG LOW - SPPG HIGH Price n/a - $299.99 Glos
For advanced, amateur and professional use For instrumental recording Ideal for Sony MD Walkman and DAT Walkman Portable Stereos One-Point Stereo design Mid/Side (MS) capsules with switchable pickup angle Rotating Mid capsule Cannon XLR connector Oxygen-free copper (OFC) Litz cord Gold-plated L-shaped stereo miniplug POSITIONING STATEMENT For pros and those who'd like to be pros. FEATURES "Prosumer" model : for advanced amateur and professional use For instrumental recording : thanks to Sony's sensitive ELECTRET CONDENSER MICROPHONE design One-point stereo design : -a single mic for stereo recording-is like having two microphones in one Ideal for portable DAT or MD Digital recorders : with FREQUENCY RESPONSE to 18,000 Hz and 90 dB DYNAMIC RANGE to complement Digital recording systems Mid/Side (MS) capsules : for natural stereo panorama; the Mid capsule picks up monophonic sound while the Side capsule picks up left/right difference sound; subtracting and adding the two capsule signals yield separate Left and Right channels - also permit electronic adjustment of pickup angle Mid/Side (MS) switch : selects pickup angle between left and right channel; choose 90 for a single voice or instrument or 120 to pick up many voices and instruments, arranged across the stage Rotating Mid capsule : to adjust the stereo pickup pattern for the widest range of recording situations Cannon XLR connector : from microphone body to supplied cable for secure, reliable, low-noise connection Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Litz cord : for superlative conductivity, minimum loss, minimum noise L-shaped stereo mini-plug : fits portable recorders Supplied accessories : include detachable cable, stand, holder, windscreen and carrying case SPECIFICATIONS
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5/12/2004

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Type : Mid-Side Stereo; ELECTRET CONDENSER MICROPHONE Directivity : Uni-Directional (stereo); Directive angle 90 or 120 (switchable) Effective Output Level : -45.8dBm 3dB (0dB=1mW/Pa, 1kHz) Open Circuit Output Voltage : -42dB 3dB (0dB=1mW/Pa, 1kHz) Output IMPEDANCE : 600 ohms 30%, unbalanced FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 50 - 18,000Hz Maximum Sound Pressure Level Input : >115dB SPL (at 1kHz, 1% distortion) DYNAMIC RANGE : >90dB Cord Length : Detachable, OFC Litz Cord; 6.6' (2 m) Power Requirements : DC 1.5V from AA Battery (x1) Battery Life : Approx. 2,000 hours with Sony Manganese Battery SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Supplied Accessories Detachable Cable, Wind Screen, Stand, Holder, Carrying Case WEIGHT Approx. 11.5 oz (330g), including cord and battery APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) >1.6" diameter x 7.2" length (40 x 183 mm)

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