Description
MULTI-PATTERN & MULTICHANNEL
MONO, STEREO & SURROUND MICROPHONE
Prize-winner of WINTER NAMM 2013 ProSoundNetwork Best Of Show Awards
The MC50-Quad is a fantastic dual-capsule large-diaphragm condenser with four separate outputs (one XLR-out for each of the four diaphragms). When used in stereo-mode infinitely directional patterns can be achieved – from omni-directional, to wide cardioid, to cardioid, to hyper-cardioid, to figure-8 or any intermediate pattern! It can record in surround or be used for various stereo-systems like XY-stereo, Blumlein, or (Double)-MS. The Nevaton MC50 features two large diaphragm capsules with four membranes at the same spot. This guarantees a perfect quad-stereo-mono compatibility and avoids common interference problems when used for Surround-Sound 5.1!
The result is a circuit design which provides a high dynamic range of 138 dB, with an extraordinarily low self-noise of 4dBA! This makes the MC50 a microphone with one of the lowest self-noise figures on the market!
To set this new standards was only possible, because of the availability of highest quality military-grade components (made in Russia) and technicians which spent years for research and tests.
The current consumption of the amplifier is used to heat the capsules, which makes it possible to use the MC50 in extreme climate conditions, like very high humidity, or temperatures of down to – 30 degrees!
The MC 50 is the ultimate microphone for the recording of stereophonic and multichannel surround formats!
The MC50-Quad has a transformerless circuit design, with no electrolytic capacitors in the audio path. The impedance circuitry is comprised of matched ultra-low-noise transistors, film capacitors, and “military grade” resistors. The microphone has four separate circuits, one for each capsule diaphragm.
The Nevaton MC 50 QUAD has a 2-position low-cut filter (linear, 70Hz) and a -10dB switch.
Both are under the mic-body, which can be easily removed to access the switches.
The microphone is immune against any radio interference!
The Nevaton MC50 was rewarded with the PSN NAMM Best of Show 2013 award.
The MC50 offers the following modes:
SURROUND RECORDING modes –
# Double MS #QUAD
-> In Double MS-Mode the microphone has to be slightly turned, that the upper capsule (Out-2) will directly face the main sound-source.
STEREO-RECORDING modes –
# XY # MID-SIDE # BLUMLEIN STEREO
In MS-Mode the microphone has to be slightly turned, that the upper capsule (Out-2) will directly face the main sound-source.
If you are using the MC50 as a mono, or as a stereo microphone you can always fine-adjust directional patterns to make sure that they fit your exact needs – from omnidirectional to wide cardioid to figure-8 to super-cardioid with ANY STEP IN BETWEEN. You can remote-control your microphone-patterns with your mixing desk!
Check the following modes which are available for each of the two double diaphragm capsules.
The Nevaton MC50 microphone comes in a fine hardwood-box.
A three meter long four channel XLR-break-out cable is part of the set.
Optional a special cable for Double MS is available.
As a wind-shield f.e. a Rycote 080203 is a good fit.
NEVATON MC50 – Technical Data
Capsule diameter
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33 mm
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Operation modes/Directional patterns
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Mono, XY stereo, Blumlein stereo, MS stereo, Double MS, Quad
Omni, Wide cardioid, Cardioid, Hyper cardioid, Fig-8 and EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN |
Frequency-range
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20 – 20.000 Hz
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Free Field Sensitivity at 1000 Hz and 1000 Ω |
20 mV/Pa
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Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651
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4 dB-A
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Max. Sound Pressure Level [for THD 0,35% ]
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142 dB
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Dynamic range
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138 dB
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Nominal Impedance
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50 Ω
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Recommended Load Impedance |
1000 Ω
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Current Consumption
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7.5 mA
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Supply voltage
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48 +/- 4V
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Diameter
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head: 51mm, body: 30mm
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Length
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237 mm
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Weight
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536 g
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Special features
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Heated capsules, to work in conditions of down to -30 degrees and in environments with extreme humidity
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Connector Type (3 meter cable is part of the set)
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10-pin XLR-type, to 4x 3-pin XLR standard
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Capsule assignment:
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Out 1 = L – XLR-white (bottom capsule) |