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Superlux CMH8C

Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The CMH8C is a multipattern large-diaphragm FET condenser. It is the tripolar version of the company’s CMH8A/CMH8B.

Like the other mics in this series, it uses a one-inch, 3-micron capsule, FET circuitry, and a transformer-coupled output. It retains the pad and high-pass filter switches of the CMH8B, and adds a third switch for pattern selection (Omni, Fig-8, Cardioid).

A dual-layer mesh protects the capsule. The aluminum body has a “champagne silver” finish.

The mic ships with HM8 hardmount and A3 plastic hardcase.

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Specifications

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Omnidirectional (17 mV/Pa; 30 - 20,000 Hz) CHART Cardioid (28 mV/Pa; 30 - 20,000 Hz) Bidirectional (17 mV/Pa; 30 - 20,000 Hz)	Pad: -10 dB (Via Switch) Filter: HPF @ 200 Hz (Via Switch)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 25.4mm Diaphragm gauge: 3 microns	200 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 142 dB Self-noise: 18.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
565g (19.93oz)	193mm (7.60'')	54mm (2.13'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 48v

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