Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head Binaural Microphone

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Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head Binaural Microphone

Name: Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head Binaural Microphone
Brand: Neumann
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The Neumann KU 100 Dummy Head is a binaural stereo microphone. It resembles the human head and has two microphone capsules built into the ears. When listening through high-quality headphones, it giveShow More

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KU 100 Dummy Head Binaural Microphone Specifications:

Acoustical Operating Principle: Pressure transducer
Directional Pattern: Ear
Frequency Range: 20 Hz-20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm: 20 mV/Pa
Rated Impedance: 50 ohms balanced, 200 ohms unbalanced
Rated Load Impedance: 1 kOhms
Equivalent Noise Level, CCIR: 29dB (23dB lt. BA)
Equivalent Noise Level, A-weighted: 16dB-A
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 135dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation: 145dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, CCIR (re. 94dB SPL): 65dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94dB SPL): 78dB
Maximum Output Voltage: 8dBu
Supply Voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48V ±4V/6 x 1.5V
Current Consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 2 x 3.5 mA
Battery Supply: 6 x 1.5V (AA) "round cell"
External Power Supply Unit (Supplied): 9V
Matching Connector: XLR 3F/XLR 5F
Weight Without Batteries: Approx. 3500 g
Weight With Carrying Case: Approx. 9500 g
Height: 280 mm/360 mm (case)
Width; 180 mm/390 mm (case)
Depth; 220 mm/260 mm (case)

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