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Beyerdynamic MC 930 Stereo Set
Description
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Matched pair of MC930 microphones, includes hard case, low profile shock mounts
and windscreens.
This high-quality, universal condenser microphone features an exceptional
price/performance ratio.Features of the MC 930 are the wide frequency response
of 40 - 20,000 Hz and a signal-to-noise ratio of 71 dB.
The MC 930 is suitable for miking choirs, orchestras and solo instruments. Due
to the switchable pre-attenuation of 15 dB it provides excellent performance at
high sound pressure levels. The switchable bass roll-off filter with 6
dB/Octave at 250 Hz compensates for proximity effects. With the WS 101 wind
screen the MC 930 can be used for vocal applications and speech. The MC 930 is
phantom powered (11 - 52 V) and is suitable for live
applications and installations.
Due to its cardioid polar pattern, the MC 930 has a high-gain-before feedback
and eliminates noise from the rear. It is not only a first-class tool for
studios, but also for sound contracting systems, where excellent sound and
maximum gain-before-feedback is required.
Beyerdynamic MC 930 Stereo Set Features
- True
condenser microphone
- Cardioid
polar pattern for universal applications
- Very low
self-noise, extraordinary signal-to-noise ration
- Very high
SPL capability (140 dB)
- Switchable
pre-attenuation (15 dB)
- Switchable
low-pass filter
- Rugged and
compact construction (metal housing)
- Supplied
with hard case, low profile shock mounts and windscreens
Beyerdynamic MC 930 Stereo Set Technical
Specifications
- Transducer
type: True condenser
- Operating
principle: Pressure gradient
- Polar
pattern: Cardioid
- Open
circuit voltage at 1 kHz (0dB = 1V/Pa): 30 mV/Pa
- Nominal
impedance: 180 Ω
- Load
impedance: 1000 Ω
- Connector: 3-pin
XLR male
- Length: 128
mm
- Shaft
diameter: 21 mm
- Weight
without cable: 115 g
- Frequency
response: 40 - 20,000 Hz
- Max. SPL at
1 kHz: 125 dB (with pre-attenuation: 140 dB)
- S/N ratio
rel. to 1 Pa: 71 dB
- A-weighted
equivalent SPL: 16 dB
- Power
supply: 11 - 52 V phantom power
- Current
consumption: 4.6 mA
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Beyerdynamic MC930 Review /
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Small, lightweight and a fairly
non-reflective black paint job help the MC930 hide in the shadows if used on
stage. Cardioid patterned with exceptionally smooth off axis response (read “nice
bleed”), a hi-pass filter and -15dB pad, this mic truly excels at delivering a
rich tone and air-y space in a very tight way.
On drum overheads they pull a lot of
the space between the drums out, offering an air-y space around the kit.
However, the off axis rejection is very strong (I have used them on drum kits
that were 3’ from the piano and the piano is hardly audible) and it has a very
predictable pattern. The mids are gentle pulled back, and low end response is
moderately good (not boomy, but full enough for anything reasonably close mic’d).
The top end isn’t exactly bright but it is detailed and spacious, yet focused.
Conclusion: The MC930 is a bit of a
sleeper in my opinion, and delivers a smooth and spacious sound that is unique.
For drum overheads, acoustic sources and as a room mic or on stage, the MC930
is kind of one of those “can’t go wrong” mics from “that other German mic
company”.
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Very good microphones.
Adrian
(Sydney)
1/6/2010 9:02 PM
The Beyerdynamic MC930 is a really nice sounding microphone. It has a sound very similar to the Neumann KM184, but with a top end that it a little more subtle and smooth. Personally I now prefer the sound of the MC930 having used (and liked) the KM184 in the past.
I had been looking for a stereo pair for use on acoustic guitars, piano, drum overheads and ensemble recordings. The MC930 was one of those microphones that was consistently praised in the forums, and I can happily say that it lives up to the praise. It is a sound that requires very little work with EQ or compression to get a great sound that works even in a dense mix.
Thanks again Warren for your great service and super quick delivery all the way out to me in Sydney.
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