Sony C-38B User manual

FEATURES
Switchable Pola Patte ns
The C-38B microphone features switchable
omni-directional and uni-directional polar
patterns for maximum flexibility and
control over pickup angle.
Function Select Switch
Just below the directivity switch, a function
select switch allows quick adjustment of
the C-38B microphone through five posi-
tions: OFF; M (full range response);
M1(slight low frequency attenuation);
V1(low frequency attenuation); and
V2(severe low frequency attenuation).
B oad Dynamic Range
An improved amplifier gives the C-38B
a dynamic range of greater than 116dB,
with flat frequency response and sharp
directional characteristics in both uni-
directional and omni-directional modes.
Phantom Powe System
In addition to internal battery power, the
C-38B microphone is compatible for use
with standardized 48V phantom powering.
Low-Cut Filte
The C-38B microphone’s low-cut filter
switch helps eliminate low-frequency
noise and proximity effect.
Pad Switch
An -8dB PAD switch on the C-38B
microphone provides added headroom
and minimizes distortion caused by
transient peaks.
FET Output Stage
The FET output stage of the C-38B micro-
phone delivers high signal gain and low
noise floor for superb sound quality.
Vib ation Resistant Const uction
Designed for peak performance, the
C-38B microphone’s classic, vibration
resistant construction provides excellent
shielding against external magnetic fields
and helps prevent distortion.
OUTLINE
The Sony C-38B is an all-pu pose,la ge
diaph agm mic ophone with a p oven
t ack eco d of eliability in b oadcast
p oduction, music eco ding studios, o
whe eve ci cumstances demand a
combination of powe ful pe fo mance,
ve satile ope ation and simplicity of
mic ophone setup. Ideal fo vocal and
inst ument eco ding, this mic ophone
is pa ticula ly adept at handling loud
inst uments such as pe cussion and
wind inst uments.
The condense element of the C-38B
mic ophone p ovides dual switchable,
omni-di ectional to uni-di ectional
pola patte ns, p oviding cont ol ove
the pickup angle fo flexibility in any
eco ding scena io.A low-cut filte
switch helps eliminate low f equency
noise, and an -8dB PAD switch
maximizes gain and educes
disto tion noise.
With its established pe fo mance eco d,
the C-38B mic ophone continues to
be the eliable, affo dable choice of
eco ding enginee s a ound the wo ld.
C-38B
Condenser Microphone

Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive • Park idge, NJ 07656
www.sony.com/ProAudio
A-1163
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Printed in U.S.A. 6/07
C-38B
Capsule type Condenser
Frequency response 30 Hz to 18 kHz
Directivity Uni-directional/ mi-directional (selectable)
Effective output level at 1 kHz (0 dBm = 1 mW/1 Pa.) -47.8dBm
Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/1 Pa, at 1 kHz) -48.0dB ±2.0dB
utput impedance at 1 kHz (balanced) 250 Ω±20%
Dynamic range 116dB or more
Signal-to-noise Ratio (a weighted,1 kHz, 1 Pa.) 70dB or more
Inherent noise 24dB SPL or less
Induction noise from ext.magnetic field (dB SPL/(1E-7) T) 5dB SPL or less
Wind noise 44dB SPL or less
Max. input sound pressure level 140dB SPL
Mic attenuator -8dB
Tone control Low-cut: M, M1,V1,V2High-cut: 1
Microphone connector XLR-3-12C type
Microphone cable 19.7 feet (6 m)
Power supply 9 V Battery or External Power 9 V Battery Life: approx. 200 h
Standard operating voltage Battery: 9V External Power: DC 24 to 48V
Current drain Battery: 2 mA or less External Power: 5 mA or less
Dimensions 3 1/8 dia. x 8 1/2 x 1 13/16 inches (78 dia.x 214 x 46 mm)
Weight (without battery) Approx.1 lb 7 oz (650 g)
Supplied Accessories
Carrying case (1)
Stand adaptor (NS5/8) (1)
Stand adaptor (W3/8) (1)
Screwdriver (1)
peration manual (1)
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