Shure MX396 Boundary Microphone

Shure MX396 Microflex Multi-Element Boundary Microphone

Microflex Multi-Element Boundary microphones deliver a unique and versatile tool for conference room installations. Clean and simple in appearance, Multi-Element Boundary mics come in two or three element configurations, combining the coverage of multiple microphones into one small, compact package.

Features:

• Low profile, aesthetic design
• Wide dynamic range and smooth frequency response
• Configurable mute switch with logic output
• RF filtering with CommShield™ technology
• End of table (300°), center of table (360°), or cross table (bidirectional) coverage patterns
• Individual control of each element
• Bi-color status indicator
• Logic input/output for remote LED and mute control

Specifications:

• Type: Condenser (electret bias)
• Frequency Response: 50 to 17000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: MX396/C-DUAL: 2 x Cardioid
• Output Impedance: EIA Rated at 150 Ohms (170 Ohms actual)
• Output Configuration: Active balanced
• Common Mode Rejection (10 Hz to 100 kHz): 45 dB minimum
• Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD): -7 dBV (0.5 V)
• Weight:
  • Net: 0.587 kg (1.29 lbs.)
  • Packaged: 0.916 kg (2.02 lbs.)
• Logic Connections:
  • LED IN: Active low (≤1.0V), TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V.
  • LOGIC OUT: Active low (≤1.0V), sinks up to 20mA, TTL compatible.
• Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V (up to 50V through 3 kilohms)
• Mute Switch Attenuation: -50 dB minimum
• Cable: 6.1 m (20 ft) attached unterminated cable with three shielded audio pairs and three shielded conductors for logic control
• Environmental Conditions:
• Operating Temperature: -18 to 57 deg. C (0 to 135 deg. F)
• Storage Temperature: -29 to 74 deg. C (-20 to 165 deg. F)
• Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
• Power Requirements: MX396/C-DUAL: 48–52 Vdc phantom, 10.0 mA
  
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage): -35 dBV/Pa (18 mV)
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kilohms load): 122 dB
• Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted): 28 dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz): 66 dB
• Dynamic Range (1 kilohm load at 1 kHz): 94 dB