Superlux S241/U3 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Product Description

The Superlux S241/U3 is a deluxe interchangeable capsule small diaphragm externally polarized condenser mic. It is similar in this regard to the Schoeps Colette series and the original AKG C451E series. The current AKG C451B was made without interchangable capsules and has an electret capsule as a cost saving measure. The S241/U3 comes with a cardioid capsule, but omni capsules are available. It has a switchable attenuator with 0, -10, and -20 dB settings to allow use in extreme level applications up to 143 dB SPL. There is a switchable low cut filter with flat, 75 Hz and 150 Hz settings to allow rejection of room rumble and unwanted low frequency pickup. It comes with a foam windscreen for outdoor or handheld vocal applications, and a micro-perf metal pop filter for studio vocal applications. A shock mount is supplied, and the whole kit comes with a hard shell plastic carrying case.

• Gold-evaporated diaphragm with diameter of 1/2″ and thickness of 3m.
• Flat and extended frequency response
• High gain before feedback
• External 0db, -10dB and -20dB sensitivity attenuation pad
• Three external low-cut filter switches: flat, 75Hz and 150Hz
• Engraved serial number
• Type: Condenser microphone
• Element: Pressure gradient, FET preamplifier
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
• Sensitivity: -35dBV/Pa (17.8mV/Pa)
• Rated Impedance: 200Ω
• Min. Loaded Impedance: 1000Ω
• Equivalent noise level: 16dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 78dB
• Max. SPL: 143dB (T.H.D. <= 1%, 1,000Hz)
• Dynamic Range: 112dB
• Power Supply: 48V+/-4V Phantom Power
• Current Drain: 3mA
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLR-Male type
• Dimensions: 22.155mm (0.87″ x 6.11″)
• Weight: 220g (7.76oz)