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Pearl TL 44

Dual-diaphragm condenser with Pearl's rectangular capsule: two back-to-back cardioid outputs on one XLR-5, so the pattern (omni, cardioid, figure-8, 180° stereo) is set at the mixer

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Omni / cardioid / figure-8
Sensitivity
−35.9 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
14 dB(A)
Max SPL
126 dB SPL
Impedance
100 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the catalog (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. Graph beside the omni symbol on the TL 4 / TL 44 page; relative dB, 2 dB per division. The pattern is made by mixing the front and back outputs; how, distance and room are 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 catalog (Recording Hacks copy)
CapsulePearl rectangular dual-membrane capsule, membranes back to back. "the classic Pearl capsule with rectangular dual membranes mounted back-to-back in its compact body".p. 1
Sensitivity−35.9 dBV/Pa (16 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from "16 mV/Pa" (20·log10(0.016) = -35.9).
Self-noise14 dB(A), IEC 179. "Self noise IEC-179: 14 dBA".
Max SPL126 dB SPL. "Max SPL: 126dB"; no THD figure.
Output impedance100 ohm. "Impedance: 100 ohms".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, recommended minimum. "Rec. min.load imp: 1K ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency response: 20 Hz-20kHz"; no tolerance given.
Poweringphantom 48 V. "Operating voltage 48V"; "The circuit requires 48V phantom power which, when supplied, illuminates an LED."
Current draw3.5 mA. "Current consumption: 3,5 mA".
ConnectorXLR-5 male (two outputs). "Connector: 5-pin XLR"; gender not stated.
Weight260 g
Dimensions145 × 31 mm. "Dimensions: 145x31 mm" (length × diameter, presumably).
Finishblack ED lacquer. "Finished in black ED-lacquer."
Supplied accessoriesAC01 aluminium case. "The TL 4 and TL 44 come in an aluminium case AC01". Optional: shock mounts 1927 and 1928, windscreen 1930, cables 505/10 and 533/10, Rycote suspension and windshields.
PreamplifierTransformerless, "extremely quiet"
Phantom indicatorLED lights when 48 V phantom is supplied
Stereo use180° coincident stereo from the two outputs, set at the mixer
RoHSCompliant (Directive 2002/95/EC)

Documents

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