Specifications
Polar Pattern
Transducer Type
Frequency Response
Output Impedance
Sensitivity
open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
Maximum SPL
1 kHz at 1% THD
[2]
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
[3]
Dynamic Range
@ 1 kHz
Self Noise
equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical
Clipping Level
@ 1 kHz, 1% THD
Common Mode Rejection
20 to 20,000 Hz
Polarity
Power Requirements
Weight
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Typical Polar Patterns
150°
120°
90°
60°
30°
Frequency Response
Cardioid
20
0,6 m (2 ft.) from sound source
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
20
100
Wiring Diagram
Impedance Converter
D
G
S
Cartridge
MX150/C
Cardioid
Electret Condenser
20 to 20,000 Hz
TQG:
N/A
XLR:
165.5 Ω
TQG:
-51.0 dBV/Pa
(3.0 mV)
[1]
XLR:
-39.0 dBV/Pa
(11.0 mV)
[1]
2500 Ω load:
TQG:
147.5 dB SPL
147.5 dB SPL
XLR:
134.5 dB SPL
129.5 dB SPL
TQG:
57.5 dB
XLR:
57.0 dB
2500 Ω load:
TQG:
111.0 dB SPL
111.0 dB SPL
XLR:
97.5 dB SPL
92.5 dB SPL
TQG:
36.5 dB
XLR:
37.0 dB
2500 Ω load:
TQG:
2.0 dBV
1.5 dBV
XLR:
1.0 dBV
-4.5 dBV
TQG:
N/A
XLR:
≥60 dB
TQG:
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 3 with re-
spect to pin 1
XLR:
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with re-
spect to pin 3
TQG:
5 V DC (0.04–0.18 mA)
XLR:
11–52 V DC
phantom power (IEC-61938), <2.2 mA
[4]
TQG:
21 g (0.7 oz.)
XLR:
121 g (4.3 oz.)
-18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F)
-29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)
Cardioid
180°
180°
150°
150°
120°
120°
90°
90°
–20 dB
–20 dB
–15 dB
–15 dB
60°
60°
–10 dB
–10 dB
–5 dB
–5 dB
30°
30°
0
0
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
1k
10k
Hz
Red
Black
Shield
Connector
MX150/O
Omnidirectional
Electret Condenser
20 to 20,000 Hz
TQG:
N/A
XLR:
165.0 Ω
TQG:
-46.5 dBV/Pa
XLR:
-34.5 dBV/Pa
1000 Ω load:
2500 Ω load:
TQG:
143.0 dB SPL
XLR:
130.0 dB SPL
TQG:
60.0 dB
XLR:
59.5 dB
2500 Ω load:
1000 Ω load:
TQG:
109.0 dB SPL
XLR:
95.5 dB SPL
TQG:
34.0 dB
XLR:
34.5 dB
1000 Ω load:
2500 Ω load:
TQG:
2.0 dBV
XLR:
1.0 dBV
TQG:
N/A
XLR:
≥60 dB
150°
120°
90°
60°
30°
2500 Hz
6400 Hz
10000 Hz
Omnidirectional
20
0,6 m (2 ft.) from sound source
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
20k
20
100
Test Circuit
+5 V DC
Audio
(4.5 mV)
[1]
(19.0 mV)
[1]
1000 Ω load:
143.0 dB SPL
125.0 dB SPL
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
1000 Ω load:
109.0 dB SPL
90.5 dB SPL
1000 Ω load:
1.5 dBV
-4.5 dBV
5.8 mm
(0.23 in.)
1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[1]
THD of microphone preamplifier when applied
[2]
input signal level is equivalent to cartridge out-
put at specified SPL
S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL
[3]
and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc
[4]
phantom power supply. The microphone oper-
ates at lower voltages, but with slightly de-
creased headroom and sensitivity.
Omnidirectional
1000 Hz
1k
10k
Hz
1.0 uf
100 k
20 k
5 Vdc
19 mm
(0.75 in.)
14 mm
(0.55 in.)
20 mm
99 mm
(0.79 in.)
(3.89 in.)
RK100PK
Presence Boost
Equalization Cap
Normal Equalization
Cap
20k