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beyerdynamic MC 834
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beyerdynamic MC 834

Condenser, cardioid, side-address studio mic with 10/20 dB pad and two-step low cut

Power Phantom, 12 ± 1 V to 48 ± 4 V.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−34 dBV/Pa
vs 75 side-address condensers

More output than 62% of 75 side-address condensers.

Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 204 condensers: more output than 69%
  • Among 311 mics: more output than 79%
Self-noise
18 dB(A)
vs 99 side-address condensers

Quieter than 13% of 99 side-address condensers.

Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 258 condensers: quieter than 33%
  • Among 272 mics: quieter than 32%
Max SPL
130 dB SPL
vs 107 side-address condensers

Takes louder sound than 24% of 107 side-address condensers.

Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 18%
  • Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 16%
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle

Distance

From the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 8.

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From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Sensitivity−34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa)open circuit, 1 kHz; ± 2 dB. "20 mV/Pa ± 2 dB = -34 dBV".p. 2
Self-noise18 dB(A)"approx.". "A-weighted equivalent SPL approx. 18 dB".
Max SPL130 dB SPL1 kHz, no pad; distortion not stated; also 140 dB SPL, with the -10 dB pad; also 150 dB SPL, with the -20 dB pad. "Max. SPL at 1 kHz 130/140/150 dB"; the product information pairs 140 and 150 dB with the -10 and -20 dB pad (p. 5).
Signal-to-noise ratio69 dBrel. to 1 Pa, "approx."
Output impedance180 ohmnominal
Rated load impedance1000 ohmminimum ("≥1000 Ω")
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom, 12 ± 1 V to 48 ± 4 V
Current draw4 mA"approx."
Low cutoff, 80 Hz, 6 dB/octave, 160 Hz, 6 dB/octave; 6 dB/octaveA knurled switch on the rear of the barrel: "LIN (flat, with no roll-off), 80 (6 dB per octave roll-off below 80 Hz), or 160 (6 dB per octave roll-off below 160 Hz)".p. 1
Pad−10 dBalso −20 dB. A knurled switch on the front of the barrel: 0 dB, -10 dB or -20 dB.
ConnectorXLR-3 male"3-pin XLR male".p. 2
Weight290 gwithout cable
Dimensions165 × 37 mmLength × shaft diameter; the head is 70 x 52 x 33 mm.
Supplied accessoriesEA 37 elastic suspension"Supplied accessories", order # 452.955.p. 1
Rear attenuation at 1 kHz> 22 dB at 180°p. 2
Head dimensions70 x 52 x 33 mm
Order number441.228p. 1
Optional accessoriesMSG 248.1 power supply (100.943); WS 740 windscreen, charcoal grey (401.994); PS 740 pop screen (401.897); MAV 802 mounting for two microphones (453.323); MKV 11 clamp for 32-42 mm shafts (407.232, product information)
ApplicationsbeyerdynamicLead and backing vocals, voice-over, piano, strings and brass; studio, DAT and MD recording, on-air
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
OutputTransformerless, balanced ("übertragerlos symmetrisch")p. 2

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