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beyerdynamic MC 740
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beyerdynamic MC 740

Large-diaphragm condenser, five switchable patterns, with pad and low-cut filter

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Omni / wide cardioid / cardioid / hypercardioid / figure-8
Sensitivity
−40 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
17 dB(A)
Max SPL
134 dB SPL
Impedance
150 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Sollfrequenzkurve +/- 2,5dB, 0dB = 10mV/Pa, MC 740 Kugel" (nominal curve, ±2.5 dB, "a typical production sample"); distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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From the spec sheet
CapsuleLarge diaphragm, gold-vaporised double membrane, elastic transducer suspensionp. 1
Sensitivity−40 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "10 mV/Pa = -40 dBV".p. 2
Self-noise17 dB(A), "approx.". "A-weighted equivalent SPL approx. 17 dB".
Max SPL134 dB SPL, 1 kHz; distortion not stated; also 144 dB SPL, with pre-attenuation (pad). "134 dB (with pre-attenuation 144 dB)".
Signal-to-noise ratio70 dB, rel. to 1 Pa, "approx."
Output impedance150 ohm, nominal
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum ("≥1000 Ω")
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom, 48 ± 4 V
Current draw1.4 mA
Low cutoff, low cut 1, low cut 2. "three position low frequency roll-off" (features), "a switchable 2 position roll-off filter" (applications): off plus two filter settings. Frequencies and slopes not stated.p. 1
Pad−10 dB. "Switchable 10 dB attenuator pad".
ConnectorXLR-3. "3-pin XLR (MC 740 N(C))".p. 2
Weight390 g, without cable
Dimensions215 × 37 mm. Length × shaft diameter; head 36 × 55 mm.
Supplied accessoriesEA 37 elastic suspension; MKV 11 microphone clamp (3/8", for 32-42 mm); ZKK 740-833 casep. 1
Order number277.029 (MC 740 N(C) P48)
Optional accessoriesMAV 802 mounting for two microphones; PS 740 pop screen; WS 740/834 windscreen, charcoal grey; BMC cables

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