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Superlux PRA383
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Superlux PRA383

Clip-on cardioid condenser (back electret) for brass, strings and percussion, on a short gooseneck with a 1.5 m cable

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−42 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
23 dB(A)
Max SPL
137 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
40 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 1. Labelled "RELATIVE RESPONSE IN dB" and "PRA383". Distance, angle, the version measured, anechoic or not and smoothing are not stated; on axis assumed.

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. 1. Rings labelled 0 (outer), -5, -10, -15, -20 dB. Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the product page
Capsule9.7 mm back-electret capsulep. 1
Sensitivity−42 dBV/Pa (7.8 mV/Pa), PRA383XLR (with PS418S); also −44 dBV/Pa, PRA383TQG; and PRA383DXLR on phantom power (product page); also −45 dBV/Pa, PRA383DXLR on battery (product page). PRA383XLR: "-42 dB/Pa (7.8 mV)". The 2010 sheet gives "-42dBV/Pa (8mV/Pa)" for the series.
Signal-to-noise ratio71 dB, PRA383XLR; also 72 dB, PRA383DXLR on phantom power; also 73 dB, PRA383DXLR on battery. "S/N Ratio: 71 dB"; reference not stated.
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum; also 2000 ohm, PRA383DXLR on battery. "Min. Load Impedance: 1,000 Ω".
Poweringphantom, 12-52 V DC (PRA383XLR, PRA383DXLR); PRA383DXLR also on battery; PRA383TQG 3-12 V DC from a wireless bodypack. The 2010 sheet says "PRA383XLR: 48V Phantom power (IEC 268-15/DIN 45596); PRA383DXLR: Both phantom and battery powered".
ConnectorTA3F (mini XLR) on a 1.5 m cable, into the PS418S or PS418D preamp with XLR output; PRA383TQG: TA4F for wireless systems. "PRA383TQG: TA4F connector for wireless system with a 1.5-meter cable"; "PRA383XLR: TA3F connector for PS418S preamp (phantom power only)"; "PRA383DXLR: TA3F connector for PS418D preamp (either phantom power or battery)".
Dimensions12.5 × 27 mm. Microphone head: diameter × length ("Ø12.5 × 27 mm").
Applications (Superlux)Saxophones, woodwinds, eastern and western strings, brass, percussion and tom-toms
Low-frequency filter80 Hz, 12 dB/octave, on the PS418D preamp (PRA383DXLR)
Preamp dimensionsPS418S: Ø21 × 106 mm; PS418D: 84 × 63 × 22.5 mm
Preamp weightPS418S: 118 g; PS418D: 245 g
FinishBlack
From the spec sheet
Self-noise23 dB(A), A-weighted (IEC/DIN 651); PRA383XLR; also 22 dB(A), PRA383DXLR on phantom power (product page); also 21 dB(A), PRA383DXLR on battery (product page). "Equivalent Noise Level: 23dB (A weighted IEC/DIN 651)"; the product page gives 23 dB for the PRA383XLR, without the weighting.p. 1
Max SPL137 dB SPL, 1 kHz, THD ≤ 0.5%; PRA383XLR; also 139 dB SPL, PRA383DXLR on phantom power (product page); also 129 dB SPL, PRA383DXLR on battery (product page). "Max. SPL: 137dB (THD≦0.5% 1000Hz)"; the product page gives 137 dB SPL for the PRA383XLR.
Dynamic range114 dB, PRA383XLR; also 117 dB, PRA383DXLR on phantom power; also 108 dB, PRA383DXLR on battery. The product page agrees for the PRA383XLR.
Output impedance200 ohm, rated; also 600 ohm, PRA383DXLR on battery (product page). "Rated Impedance: 200Ω".
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 18 kHz. "40~18000Hz"; tolerance not stated.
Current draw3.5 mA. "Current Consumption: 3.5mA"; the product page gives 3.5 mA for the XLR versions.
Weight160 g, microphone, accessories excluded. "160g (accessories excluded)"; the product page agrees.
Supplied accessoriesPS418S preamp (PRA383XLR); PS418D preamp (PRA383DXLR). "Supplied With PS418S" / "Supplied With PS418D".
VersionsPRA383TQG (TA4F, for wireless; "same with WB383"), PRA383XLR (TA3F, with PS418S phantom preamp), PRA383DXLR (TA3F, with PS418D phantom or battery preamp)
MountingIntegrated short gooseneck with clip, for brass and string instruments
Wiring (PRA383TQG)TA4F: pin 2 signal (red), pins 3 and 4 white, pin 1 shield
Connector (2010 sheet)"Φ20x150mm"

Documents

Copies kept by Mic Archive, because manufacturers move and drop their documents. Each is © Superlux, unchanged, with its original address.

Product page on en.superlux.com.tw

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