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CardioidJZ Microphones BH-3

MSRP: $1,825 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

JZ Microphones BH-3

Description

The BH-3 adds a few features to the BH-2:

  • Retro-style spider shockmount (in place of the unique damping system built into the BH-1 and BH-2)
  • 3-way pad, offering either a 5dB or 10dB cut )
  • external pop shield

The spider shockmount and pop shield are available separately (for BH-1 and BH-2 owners) for 199€.

variable-sputtered diaphragm on JZ BH-1 microphoneThis picture shows the “variable sputtering” in which irregularly-sized drops of gold alloy are applied to the film substrate used in the diaphragm.

The hole in the microphone body reduces unwanted reverberation caused by sound waves hitting the flat surface of the mic.

The BH-3 has a list price of 1145 €.

The JZ Microphones BH-3 is also known as: Black Hole PE, BH3.

The mic was released in 2008.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -5dB (Via Switch)
  • Pad: -10dB (Via Switch)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
27mm (1.06'') 50 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 134 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
270g (9.52oz) 203mm (7.99'') 51mm (2.01'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 48 ± 4v

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