Due to its surface area and special capsule tuning, the C 3000 B large-diaphragm transducer produces an exceptionally pleasing, smooth sound. Unlike in the C 3000, the switchable 10-dB preattenuation pad immediately follows the transducer in the signal path, thus increasing the C 3000 B's SPL capability by a true 10 dB. Loud sound sources are therefore no problem.

An acoustically optimized cardioid polar pattern makes the C 3000 B an excellent choice for both recording and live sound applications where high gain before feedback is paramount.

Specifications

Polar pattern
cardioid

Frequency range
20 to 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity
25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)

Max. SPL
140/150 dB (k=0,5%)

Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3)
25 dB

Equivalent noise level
14 dB-A

Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)
80 dB

Preattenuation pad
10 dB, switchable

Bass filter
6 dB/octave below 500 Hz

Impedance
200 ohms

Recommended load impedance
>1000 ohms

Supply voltage
9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596

Current consumption
<2 mA

Connector
3-pin XLR

Finish
silver gray

Net weight
320 g / 11.3 oz.

Shipping weight
950 g / 2.1 lbs.

Patent(s)
Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)