Studio Projects C4 Condenser Microphone

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The Studio Projects C4 is a matched pair of condenser microphones and is the perfect multi-purpose tool for any stage or studio.

The C4 is small diaphragm condenser microphone set featuring interchangeable capsules, switchable -10dB pad/high pass filter and a linear low-noise, solid state amplifier body. The microphone's modularity makes it a useful multi-purpose tool intended for all-around use on stage, on location and in studios of all caliber.

As a cardioid (pressure gradient) microphone, the C4 provides excellent pickup of on-axis sources while attenuating extraneous sound occurring from around and behind the mic. This makes it ideal for close miking of individual instruments where bleed from other nearby instruments or sound is undesirable. The C4 cardioids also make excellent stereo pairs for coincident and near-coincident miking techniques such as X-Y and ORTF. Additionally the C4's are quite useful on a drum kit as overheads and on toms.

Used as an omni-directional (pressure) microphone, the C4 offers a warm tonal response and is recommended especially for close miking in favorable acoustical environments. There is very little off axis coloration owing to the inherent physical properties of pressure capsules, and it is this - combined with the low self-noise of the mic amplifier that makes the C4 omni an excellent ambience mic - especially in pairs. In a good room, a pair of omni's can provide a vibrant and live feel to recordings, which is not achievable through the use of directional microphones.

Recommended uses are, spaced pair omni, Jecklin disc (OSS), piano, guitar, drum overheads and read more room miking.

Included Accessories

- Foam Windscreen
- Pair of Cardioid Heads
- Pair of Omni Heads
- Pair of Hyper Cardioid Heads
- Case
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- Type: Single diaphragm modular FET condenser microphone
- Polar pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Hyper Cardioid
- Frequency response: 40~20000Hz
- Sensitivity: 12m V/Pa. where 1 pa = 94dB SPL
- Output impedance: <200 Ohm
- Load impedance: >1200 Ohm
- Maximum SPL: 150 dB SPL with -10dB pad
- Noise: 16 DB SPL, (A-weighted per IEC268-15)
- S/N: 78 dB
- Pad: -10dB or -20dB
- Low cut: 6dB/Octave at 75Hz or 150Hz
- Power requirement 48 +/- 4V
- Current consumption: <2mA
- Connector: Gold-plated 3-pin XLR
- Circuit: FET driven, discrete balanced output

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 310-323-9050

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (13 ratings)
Submitted January 28, 2006 by a customer from localnet.com

"Transparent, dynamic, neutral sound."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Superb. I've recorded the following instruments with the listed gear: Huss & Dalton DM guitar, Huss & Dalton DS Rosewood guitar, Custom Weber Yellowstone mandolin (cedar top, X-braced), Trinity College octave mandolin, Fluger Hollowneck resophonic guitar, handmade violin, into: Yamaha AW4416 DAW, played back thru KRK V6 monitors. EQ flat for recording and playback. Amazing detail and sparkle with no harshness, extremely dynamic. Nice to hear the sparkle without needing to add it.
Features
The included shock mounts hold the mics securely, and those nice people at Studio Projects included a T-bar and 2 extra sets of bands for the mounts. 2 omni capsules are included, but I haven't tried them yet. Carrying case, foam windscreens too.
Quality
Everything looks fine to me. The shock mounts are plastic, but they have a very secure feel to them.
Value
I haven't auditioned the other well-known, affordable small diaphragm condensers. After using the C4's, I don't feel the need to.
Manufacturer Support
No need as of yet.

Musical Background:

Active acoustic musician for 30 years. Project studio.

Musical Style:

new acoustic, bluegrass, jazz
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