Beyerdynamic MC 950 User manual

MC 950
TRUE CONDENSER MICROPHONE
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CONTENTS
Safety inructions .......................................................................... 3
Box contents ................................................................................ 3
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technical specifications .................................................................... 4
Frequency response & polar pattern ........................................................ 4
Inallation and operation .................................................................. 5
Maintenance ............................................................................... 5
Disposal..................................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting and service ................................................................ 5
Fuher information.......................................................................... 5
Warranty ................................................................................... 5
Conformity .................................................................................. 5

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You have chosen the MC 950 true
condenser microphone from beyerdynamic.
Thank you for your confidence in our M series.
In this user manual you will find impoant information
on the use of your product.
Please take suicient time to read them.
ENJOY THE SOUND!
Your beyerdynamic Microphone Team
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
�Read this user manual and the safety
inructions carefully before using the
product.
�Do not use the product if it is damaged.
�Lay cables in such a way that no one can trip
over the cables and that the device cannot
be damaged.
�Repairs may only be carried out by
authorised specialis. Never open the
microphone yourself. For devices that have
been opened by the cuomer the warranty
will invalidate.
�Do not expose the product to rain, snow,
liquids or moiure.
�Use the device only under the conditions
specified in the technical specifications.
�Only use accessories and spare pas
approved by the manufacturer.
�Reduce the volume on the connected
playback devices to prevent hearing
damage, acouic feedback and damage
to the loudspeakers.
Intended use
�Do not use the product in any way other
than as described in this product manual.
beyerdynamic accepts no liability for
improper use of the product or its
accessories.
Liability
�beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG accepts
no liability for damage to the product or
injury to persons due to careless, improper or
incorrect use, that is not in accordance with
the purpose ated by the manufacturer.
BOX CONTENTS
�1 χ MC 950 microphone
�1 χ MA-CL 21 microphone clamp
�Storage case
�Individual measurement cha
�“M Series Guide” info sheet
�Technical specifications on the M series
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
EA 19/25 Elaic suspension
19-25 mm, incl. MA-CL 36
microphone clamp ............Order # 407.194
WS 101 Wind shield,
Colour: charcoal-grey .........Order # 111.244
WS 53 Wind shield, small
Colour: charcoal-grey .........Order # 436.607
FEATURES
�Flexible true condenser microphone
�Supercardioid polar pattern
�Outanding clear and detailed sound
�Switchable pre-attenuation (-15dB) and low-cut filter
�High sensitivity
�High impulse fidelity and good transient response
�Handcraed in Germany

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Transducer type......................... True condenser
Operating principle ...................Pressure gradient
Frequency response....................... 40 - 20,000 Hz
Polar pattern ..............................Supercardioid
Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/Pa).............35 mV/Pa (= -29 dBV)
Nominal impedance ...............................180 Ω
Load impedance..................................1000 Ω
Max. SPL
at 1 kHz ..........................................124 dB
with pre-attenuation ............................139 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio rel. to 1 Pa.....................72 dB
A-weighted equivalent SPL.........................15 dB
Low-cut filter ..........switchable, 6 dB/octave at 250 Hz
Power supply....................11 - 52 V phantom power
Current consumption .............................4.6 mA
Connector ...............................3-pin XLR, male
Dimensions:
Length..........................................128 mm
Diameter ........................................21 mm
Weight ............................................. 106 g
FREQUENCY RESPONSE & POLAR PATTERN
This polar pattern and frequency response curve correspond to a typical production sample for this microphone.
APPLICATION
The MC 950 is a flexible true condenser microphone with
switchable -15 dB attenuation and low-cut filter. If you
appreciate a clear sound and high impulse fidelity of
small-diaphragm condenser microphones, our MC 950
is the right choice.
Due to its largely linear frequency response with gentle
treble boo, the MC 950 microphone is suitable for use
with a variety of signal sources such as piano, choir,
orchera or solo inruments of any kind. Due to its
supercardioid polar pattern, the MC 950 can be used
where sound from the rear is to be reliably attenuated,
as it provides the mo eective sound suppression at
140° and 220°.
The microphone also delivers excellent results for
speech and vocal recordings - we recommend the
optionally available WS 101 wind shield for speech and
vocal recordings from a sho diance as well as for
outdoor recordings.
Frequency response curve ± 2 dB MC 950 0 dB = 35 mV/Pa

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Connection
�The MC 950 is equipped with a 3-pin XLR connector.
You can connect it to any microphone input with
phantom power (11 - 52 V) with a suitable microphone
cable. Activate phantom power for this purpose.
�Caution: Carelessly laid cables are a trip hazard.
People can be injured and the microphone
can be damaged.
Operation
�In contra to the MC 930, the MC 950 has a
supercardioid polar pattern. In order to avoid
feedback and noise as much as possible, you
should position the microphone so that monitor
speakers and other sources of inteerence radiate
onto the microphone from behind (angle 140°).
This is where the MC 950 provides the be possible
attenuation.
�Adjuing the pre-attenuation
For higher sound pressure levels, you can use the
right slide switch on the front of the microphone to
switch on a pre-attenuation of 15 dB (imprint -15 dB).
�Adjuing the low-cut filter
If a directional microphone (pressure gradient
receiver) is used for sho-range recordings, a
physically induced increase in the low-frequency
sound components occurs, which is refered to a pro-
ximity eect. In order to compensate this eect, the
MC 930 has a switchable low-cut filter below 250 Hz
on the front (le) with 6 dB per octave.
�The MC 930 is supplied with the MA-CL 21 microphone
clamp for tripods with 3/8“ thread. For tripods with
a 5/8“ thread, you can unscrew the threaded inse.
�Caution: A tripod with an insecure and can fall
over and damage a microphone mounted
on it. Make sure the tripod ands able.
MAINTENANCE
�Use a so cloth moiened with water to clean the
microphone sha.
�Make sure that no water enters the microphone.
�Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents.
DISPOSAL
�This symbol on the product, in the operating
inructions or on the packaging means that
electrical and electronic devices mu be
disposed of separately from household wae
at the end of their life cycle.
�Always dispose of used equipment in
accordance with applicable regulations.
�Dealers for electronic equipment are generally
obliged to take back wae electrical/electronic
equipment free of charge. This obligation also
applies to sales via remote communication.
�For fuher information, please contact the local
authorities or the dealer from whom the product
was purchased.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE
�Should you have technical problems when using the
microphone or should you need more inructions,
please visit our FAQ website at
https://suppo.beyerdynamic.com
�In case of service, please contact authorised service
personnel. Never open the microphone yourself, as
this could invalidate all warranty claims. Please visit
our website https://www.beyerdynamic.com for
service and replacement pas.
FURTHER INFORMATION
�If you need fuher information, please visit our
website. On our product detail page www.beyer-
dynamic.com/mc-950.html you will also find sound
samples.
�If you would like to learn more about beyerdynamic
microphones for various applications, please visit
https://www.beyerdynamic.com/microphones-ma-
de-in-germany
WARRANTY
beyerdynamic oers a limited warranty of 2 years
on the purchased beyerdynamic product. The exact
warranty conditions can be found on our website at
https://www.beyerdynamic.com/service/warranty
CONFORMITY
Information on the conformity of the product can be
found on our website at https://www.beyerdynamic.
com/downloads