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CAD D80

Large-diaphragm dynamic (moving coil), supercardioid, for guitar cabinets and percussion (CADLive series)

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−48 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
132 dB SPL
Impedance
370 Ω
Rated range
50 – 15k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. D80 response graph ("AMPLITUDE", "FREQUENCY IN HERTZ"); relative dB. Distance, room and smoothing not stated; the rated response is "50Hz -15KHz".

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

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. "AMPLITUDE VS. ANGLE 1 KHz"; 5 dB per ring ("0dB", "-10" and "-20" printed on the rings).

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−48 dBV/Pa (4 mV/Pa). "-48dBV (4.0mV) @ 1 Pa".p. 2
Max SPL132 dB SPL, at 100 Hz. "132dB @100Hz".
Output impedance370 ohm
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 15 kHz. "50Hz -15KHz".
Weight230 g. "8.0oz [0.23Kg]".
RoHSCompliant
Applications (CAD)Guitar cabinets and percussion, alone or with the D82 and D84p. 1

Documents

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