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Line Audio CM4

Small cardioid (slightly wide) condenser with a permanently biased capsule, XLR-plug sized

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−42 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
16 dB(A)
Max SPL
135 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the graph, p. 1. Titled "CM4 Typical frequency response at 0.3m and 1m distance"; "Max allowed deivation from flat, 100-16.000Hz, is +-1dB (measured with MLS noise and 1/12 octave narrow smoothing)". The product page adds "on axis, at 1m, 23C". Room not stated.

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

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All specs

From the product page
CapsulePermanently biased capsule made to Line Audio's specification; each capsule measured, selected and modifiedp. 1
Sensitivity−42 dBV/Pa (8 mV/Pa). "Sensitivity: 8mV/PA -42dB".
Self-noise16 dB(A). "Noise level: 16dB(A)".
Max SPL135 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, P48; also 140 dB SPL, distortion not stated; also 130 dB SPL, at 24 V; also 120 dB SPL, at 12 V. "Max SPL: 140dB, 135dB@ 0.5% THD (130dB@24V, 120dB @ 12V)".
Signal-to-noise ratio78 dB, DIN A-weighted; 68 dB CCIR. "S/N ratio (DIN A-weighted/CCIR): 78dB/68dB".
Output impedance100 ohm, less than ("<100 Ohm"). "Impedance: <100 Ohm".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "20-20000Hz (100-16000Hz+-1dB on axis, at 1m, 23C, MLS noise stimuli, 1/12 oct narrow smoothing)".
Poweringphantom, 12 - 48 V (P48 recommended). "12 - 48V (P48 recommended for best performance)".
ConnectorXLR-3 (Neutrik, gold-plated). "Connector: XLR (Neutrik gold plated)".
Dimensions77 × 20 mm. "Size: 77mm x 20mm": length × diameter.
FinishBlack. "Its size and black colour makes it less visible on stage".
Supplied accessoriesfoam windshield; microphone clip/holder for 3/8" and 5/8" (K&M 85035). "Delivered with foam windsheild and microphone clip/holder (3/8" and 5/8")"; the K&M 85035 clip "is included with all new CM4 and Omni1 microphones".
Flatness100-16,000 Hz ± 1 dB on axis, at 1 m, 23 °C (MLS noise, 1/12-octave smoothing)
Retail price1350 SEK excl. VAT, with windshield and clip
Optional accessoryCMEA elastic adapter (shock mount) for the K&M 85035 clip, 180 SEK
Made inSweden, by Line Audio Design

Documents

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Product page on lineaudio.se

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