
MX396 Multi-Element Boundary Microphones
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Available Models
MX396/C-DUAL Dual-Element0-180Degrees,backorbottomexitcable,muteoutput,LEDinput
MX396/C-TRI Tri-Element90-0-90mic,adjustableto120-120-120degrees,backorbottomexitcable,muteoutput,LED
input
Furnished Accessories/Replacement Parts
65A2190 FasteningWingnut R185B CardioidReplacementCartridge(x1)
31A2165 FasteningTube 65A2166 RubberIsolationRings
Specifications
Type Condenser(electretbias)
Frequency Response 50–17000Hz
Output Impedance EIARatedat150Ω(170Ωactual)
Output Configuration ActiveBalanced
Sensitivity
(at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage)
–35dBV/Pa(18mV)
Maximum SPL
(1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load)
122dB
Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted) 28dBSPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz)
66dB
Dynamic Range
(1 kΩ load at 1 kHz)
94dB
Common Mode Rejection
(10 Hz to 100 kHz)
45dBminimum
Preamplifier Output Clipping Level
(1% THD)
-7dBV(0.5V)
Weight Net:0.587kg(1.29lb)
Packaged:0.916kg(2.02lbs)
Logic Connections LEDIN:Activelow(≤1.0V),sinksupto20mA,TTLcompatible.Absolutemaximumvolt-
age:-0.7Vto50V(upto50Vthrough3kΩ).
LOGICOUT:Activelow(≤1.0V),sinksupto20mA,TTLcompatible.Absolutemaximum
voltage:-0.7Vto50V(upto50Vthrough3kΩ).
Mute Switch Attentuation -50dBminimum
Cable 6.1m(20ft)attachedunterminatedcablewiththreeshieldedaudiopairsandthree
shielded conductors for logic control.
Environmental Conditions
OperatingTemperature:-18–57°C(0–135°F)
StorageTemperature:-29–74°C(-20–165°F)
RelativeHumidity:0–95%
Power Requirements MX396/C-DUAL:48–52Vdcphantom,10.0mA
MX396/C-TRI:48–52Vdcphantom,12.0mA
Architectural Specifications
MX396/CDual-Themicrophoneshallbeasurfacemounted,blackelectretcondensermicrophonewithtwocardioidpolarpatternelements,
eachwithindividualchanneloutput.Themicrophoneshallincludealogicenabled,bi-coloredstatusindicatorringandprogrammablemute
switch.ThemicrophoneshallberesistanttoRFinterferencefromportablemobileandhandhelddevices.Thefrequencyrangeshallbe50Hz
to17KHzandthesensitivityofeachindividualelement,18mV/Pa.
MX396/CTri-Themicrophoneshallbeasurfacemounted,blackelectretcondensermicrophonewiththreecardioidpolarpatternelements,
eachwithindividualchanneloutput.Themicrophoneshallincludealogicenabled,bi-coloredstatusindicatorringandprogrammablemute
switch.ThemicrophoneshallberesistanttoRFinterferencefromportablemobileandhandhelddevices.Thefrequencyrangeshallbe50Hz
to17KHzandthesensitivityofeachindividualelement,18mV/Pa.
MX396Multi-ElementBoundaryMic
Diam.xH:45/16“(110mm)x15/16“(24mm)
Overview
MicroexMulti-ElementBoundarymicrophonesdeliverauniqueandversatiletoolforconferenceroominstallations.Cleanandsimpleinappearance,
Multi-ElementBoundarymicscomeintwoorthreeelementcongurations,combiningthecoverageofmultiplemicrophonesintoonesmall,compactpackage.
(subjecttochange)