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Frequency Response
The frequency response of a microphone is given within the limits defined by the manufacturer. In studio condenser microphones, it is generally within the range of between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. |
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Pick-up Pattern
Also known as polar pattern, directivity. According to their acoustic design, microphones differ in their sensitivity towards sound from different directions. Pressure microphones have a sensitivity that is largely independent of direction (omni-directional pick-up pattern). Pressure gradient microphones have the pick-up patterns wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid or figure-of-eight. Interference microphones can be used to achieve a further concentration of the pick-up pattern (lobar pick-up pattern). As a special case, dummy head microphones achieve the pick-up pattern of the human ear/head (dummy head stereo). |
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Headphone connector |
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Microphone connector
Standardised socket for connecting a microphone (such as the microphone socket on an RF wireless transmitter) or connector of a cabled microphone (such as the XLR connector on most of Sennheiser’s cabled dynamic microphones). |
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Input Impedance
Input impedance expresses the AC resistance of an electronic input. It is dependent on frequency and is often given at 1 kHz as the so-called nominal impedance. Impedance is measured in ohms. |
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Input voltage range
Indicates the voltage range of the input signal within which a unit will work properly, i.e. as specified in its technical data. |
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Voltage |
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Power consumption |
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Operating temperature
Gives the range of temperatures at which a unit can be operated without damage. |
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Standards
Standards which apply for a product. |
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Colour |
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Housing
Gives the width (in inches) and/or the height (in units) of a housing. |
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Dimensions |
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Goose neck length
Overall length of a goose neck from microphone head to the other end for fastening. |
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Weight |
