Specifications |
WB98H/C Microphone
(with standard test circuit shown in User Guide Figure 1) |
BETA 98H/C Microphone (with preamplifier) |
Type |
Condenser (electret bias) |
Polar Pattern |
Unidirectional (cardioid)
|
Frequency Response |
20 to 20,000 Hz
|
Output Impedance |
1200 ohms |
Rated at 150.0 ohms (actual)
Recommended minimum load impedance: 1 kilohm.
May be used with loads as low as 150 ohms with reduced clipping level. |
Output Level
(0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal) |
Open Circuit Voltage: -56.5 dB (1.5 mV) |
Open Circuit Voltage: -56 dB (1.6 mV) |
Output Clipping Level
(at 1kHz, THD < 1%) |
-9 dBV (0.35 V) |
2.5 kilohm load: 11 dBV (3.5 V)
1.0 kilohm load: 3 dBV (1.4 V) |
Maximum SPL |
143.5 dB |
2.5 kilohm load: 163 dB 1.0 kilohm load: 155 dB |
Dynamic Range (maximum SPL to A-weighted noise level) |
112.5 dB |
132 dB (2.5 kilohm load) |
Signal-to-noise ratio |
63 dB at 94 dB SPL (IEC 651) |
Polarity |
Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pins 3 and 4 with respect to pin 1 (ground). |
Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of preamplifier output connector. |
Recommended Operating Voltage |
5 V (pin 2 to pins 3 and 4) |
11 to 52 Vdc Phantom |
Environmental Conditions |
Operating temperatures: -7 degrees C to 49 degrees C (20 degrees F to 120 degrees F)
Storage temperatures: 29 degrees C to +74 degrees C (-20 degrees F to 165 degrees F)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% |
Net Weight |
Microphone w/cable and mini-connector (TA4F): 65 g (2.3 oz.) |
Microphone w/cable and preamplifier: 156 g (5.5 oz.) |