CU-55
CU-55 Small size cardioid microphone
Small, wide frequency range condenser microphone designed mainly for music recording, the CU-55 captures sound beautifully not only for a full orchestra, but also in solo acoustic instrument performances.
Main Benefits
● Small, lightweight microphone with high sensitivity; easy to set up for the studio recording
● Captures natural, uncolored sound in versatile applications, especially in acoustic instruments performances
● Beautiful cardioid pattern and frequency response not only on-axis but at other angles
Description
The pad switch has a -10dB attenuation and gives the CU-55 two different sensitivity positions, which makes the CU-55 particularly suited for cleanly capturing sound ranging from slight sound to such explosive, high pressure sound sources as trumpets, percussions and drums. In addition to a very flat frequency response (40Hz to 20,000Hz), high maximum SPL of 137 dB at 1% THD and 15dB Equivalent Noise Level performances of the CU-55 offers very wide dynamic range.
Like all other Sanken microphones, the CU-55 is especially renowned not only for its high-quality audibility, but also its reliability.
Tech Specs
| Directivity | Cardioid |
|---|---|
| Transducer | DC biased condenser |
| Frequency range | 40Hz - 20kHz |
| Sensitivity (nominal at 1kHz) |
-26dB (50.1mV , 0dB=1V/Pa) : PAD 0dB -36dB (15.8mV , 0dB=1V/Pa) : PAD -10dB |
| Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) |
15dB-A |
| Max SPL (1% THD) | 137dB SPL : PAD 0dB 147dB SPL : PAD -10dB |
| Switch | PAD switch 0/-10dB |
| Output impedance at 1KHz |
180 ohms |
| Powering | +48±4V phantom |
| Current consumption | 3.5mA |
| Weight | 180g |
| Dimensions | 113mm X 30mm (diameter) |
| Surface finish | matte brown paint |
| Connector | XLR-3-12(M) |
Graphics
Frequency Response
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Polar Pattern
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