- Cardioid Polar Pattern
- Picks up the most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. Less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.
- Tailored Frequency Response
- Smooth, extended response. Tuned to accentuate specific types of instruments, or voices.
MX396Microflex Multi-Element Boundary Microphone
Shure
- Condenser
- Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
- Recommended Uses
- Conference/Installed
The Microflex® Multi-Element Boundary microphone delivers a unique and versatile tool for conference room installations.
Clean and simple in appearance, Multi-Element Boundary mics come in two or three element configurations, combining the coverage of multiple microphones into one small, compact package.
- End of table (300°), center of table (360°), or cross table (bidirectional) coverage patterns
- Individual audio output for each element
- Bi-color status indicator
- Programmable mute switch
- Logic input/output for remote LED and mute control
- CommShield® Technology
- Specifications Sheet (PDF)
- Type
- Condenser (electret bias)
- Frequency Response
- 50 to 17000 Hz
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- MX396/C-DUAL: 2 x Cardioid
- MX396/C-TRI: 3 x Cardioid
- Output Impedance
- EIA Rated at 150 Ohms (170 Ohms actual)
- Output Configuration
- Active balanced
- Sensitivity (at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage)
- -35 dBV/Pa (18 mV)
- 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
- Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kilohms load)
- 122 dB
- Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted)
- 28 dB SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz)
- 66 dB
- Dynamic Range (1 kilohm load at 1 kHz)
- 94 dB
- Common Mode Rejection (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
- 45 dB minimum
- Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD)
- -7 dBV (0.5 V)
- Weight
- Net: 0.587 kg (1.29 lbs.)
- Packaged: 0.916 kg (2.02 lbs.)
- Logic Connections
- LED IN: Active low (≤1.0V), TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V.
- LOGIC OUT: Active low (≤1.0V), sinks up to 20mA, TTL compatible.
- Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V (up to 50V through 3 kilohms)
- Mute Switch Attenuation
- -50 dB minimum
- Cable
- 6.1 m (20 ft) attached unterminated cable with three shielded audio pairs and three shielded conductors for logic control
- Environmental Conditions
- Operating Temperature: -18 to 57 deg. C (0 to 135 deg. F)
- Storage Temperature: -29 to 74 deg. C (-20 to 165 deg. F)
- Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
- Power Requirements
- MX396/C-DUAL: 48–52 Vdc phantom, 10.0 mA
- MX396/C-TRI: 48–52 Vdc phantom, 12.0 mA
| User Guides | Language | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| MX396 User Guide | Chinese-Simplified, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish | 3272 (kb) |
