NEVATON MC 50 – A multi-pattern & multi-channel mono, stereo & surround microphone
The MC50-Quad is a dual-capsule large-diaphragm condenser with four separate outputs (one XLR-out for each of the four diaphragms). The arrangement of four membranes in close proximity guarantees perfect surround–stereo-mono compatibility and prevents common interference issues in multichannel formats.
The Nevaton MC 50 was the prize-winner of WINTER NAMM 2013 ProSoundNetwork – Best Of Show Awards
The MC50 is ideal for use with the following recording techniques:
Default Modes:
- Surround: from 5.0 to 7.1
- Quadro (four cardioids)
- Double MS (two cardioids and figure-8)
- Stereo:
- MS (one cardioid and figure-8)
- Blumlein (two figure-8)
- XY 90° (two cardioids)
- Mono:
- Mono (one cardioid)
Advanced Modes:
- Surround:
- Use specialized Ambisonics plugins that can synthesize the Z channel from the available M, S1, and S2 recordings, to achieve first and higher order Ambisonics and immersive audio formats like 5.1.2, 7.1.4, suitable for Dolby Atmos or Auro-3D
- Stereo:
- finetune the directional characteristic of your XY stereo-system with infinite possibilities:
- omnidirectional
- wide cardioid
- cardioid
- hyper-cardioid
- figure-8
- and each position in between
- finetune the directional characteristic of your XY stereo-system with infinite possibilities:
- Mono:
- finetune the directional characteristic of your mono recording with infinite possibilities:
- omnidirectional
- wide cardioid
- cardioid
- hyper-cardioid
- figure-8
- and each position in between
- finetune the directional characteristic of your mono recording with infinite possibilities:
Note: You can create your desired directional characteristic either directly at the recording, or afterwards in post-production.
Technical details:
The MC50-Quad has a transformerless circuit design with an A-class amplifier and no electrolytic capacitors in the audio path. The impedance circuitry is comprised of matched ultra-low-noise transistors, film capacitors, and hand-selected premium-grade resistors, which leads to an ultra low self-noise.
Features:
- Extremely versatile microphone for recording artists and sound-designers
- Create any desired directional characteristics
- Extremely low self-noise (4dBA)
- Very high overload capabilities (max soundpressure levels of up to 148dB)
- Heated capsules enable the MC50 to operate in extreme climatic conditions, such as high humidity, or temperatures as low as -30 degrees. The capsule heating is switchable.
- Switchable low-cut filter (60Hz, 6dB/Octave)
- Switchable attenuation: -6dB achieved by reducing the polarization voltage (from 60 V to 30 V). This attenuation method is perfect for recording high-amplitude signals like gunshots.
- Advanced RFI filter against interference from external sources, such as radio transmissions, wireless devices, etc.
- Low output impedance allows cable lengths of up to 400 meter without noticeable signal degradation.
- Switchable recording modes
- Switchable LED – can be switched off, useful for film sets, stage performances, etc.
- All switches are protected under the mic body to make sure that no unwanted noise is leaking into recordings
Delivery package includes:
- Nevaton MC50 in a robust & shockproof transport-case.
- A three-meter breakout cable, featuring the finest quality connectors: ODU mini-snap 10pin -> 4 XLR3
- Shockmount
Accessories:
- An additional cable (ODU mini snap 10pin->10pin) for the output from a windscreen of your choice is available upon request.
- Custom cable lengths on demand
NEVATON MC50 – Technical Data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capsule diameter | 33 mm |
| Operation modes/Directional patterns | Mono, XY stereo, Blumlein stereo, MS stereo, Double-MS, Quad Omni, Wide cardioid, Cardioid, Hyper cardioid, Fig-8 and EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN |
| Frequency-range | 20 – 20,000 Hz |
| Free Field Sensitivity at 1000 Hz and 1000 Ω | 20 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 4 dB-A |
| Max. Sound Pressure Level (for THD 0.35%) with/without attenuation | 148 dB/142 dB |
| Dynamic range | 138 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 18 Ω |
| Recommended Load Impedance | more than 1000 Ω |
| Current Consumption | 4-8 mA (switchable) |
| Supply voltage | 48 V +/- 4V |
| Diameter | head: 51mm, body: 30mm |
| Length | 210 mm |
| Weight | 512 g |
| Special features | Heated capsules, to work in conditions of down to -30 degrees and in environments with extreme humidity |
| Connector Type (3 meter cable is part of the set) | ODU mini-snap 10-pin XLR-type, to 4× 3-pin XLR |
| Capsule assignment | Out 1 – L – XLR-white (bottom capsule) Out 2 – R – XLR-red (top capsule) Out 3 – LS – XLR-brown (top capsule) Out 4 – RS – XLR-black (bottom capsule) |
Listen to recordings of wolves made by the great Russian field recording artist Dmitry Chernov:
He reported: “For this material Nevaton outperforms [a leading competitor] in low self noise, rich sound in the audible range, and even in ultrasonic range, because it has a frequency response up to 55kHz, but does not have the increase of noise in ultrasonic range unlike [a leading competitor] .
Heated capsules allow recordings in extreme climatic conditions (here Lake Baikal in Siberia)
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