beyerdynamic MCE 82
X/Y Stereo Condenser Stereo Microphone
The MCE82 is a stereo FET condenser microphone intended primarily for field work rather than studio applications.
It has two miniature electret condenser capsules, shockmounted at 90° (or ±45° from the microphone axis).
The mic’s frequency response is essentially flat from 100Hz to 6kHz, with a slight presence rise at 3kHz (+1dB), another broad peak (+2dB) around 8kHz. The -3dB point is beyond 20kHz.
The low end rolls off naturally below 100Hz, with the -3dB point around 60Hz. With the high-pass filter engaged, the LF rolloff is more aggressive, beginning at 150Hz and hitting -3dB at 100Hz.
The mic has two powering options:
- 12&ndash48V phantom
- 1 AA (1.5V) battery (with LED battery-status indicator)
The mic is supplied with a 2.5m Y-cable, splitting the mic’s XLR5M into two XLR3M plugs (p/n MVK 82-N(CM)), a 9V battery, and a mic clip (p/n MKV 11).
Electronic Musician, 2003
Beyerdynamic makes clear right up front that the MCE 82 is not intended as a professional-quality studio microphone… Just the same, the 82 proved a decent performer… typically producing a hotter, more forward sound than the AT825, but with less bass, fuller mids, and a tendency toward some harshness in the high mids.
The beyerdynamic MCE 82 is also known as: MCE82.
Specifications
Frequency Response - X/Y StereoClick Graph to Compare! |
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Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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X/Y Stereo
(7.9 mV/Pa; 50 - 20,000 Hz) |
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Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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Diameter n/a |
200 Ohms (Low) | Max SPL: 128 dB |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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205g (7.23oz) | 220mm (8.66'') | 27mm (1.06'') |
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Power Specifications |
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