Beyerdynamic OPUS 88 Condenser Microphone

Beyerdynamic OPUS 88 Condenser Microphone

The Opus 88 is an ideal condenser microphone (back electret) for miking drums, especially toms and snare drums. The microphone clamp is equipped with an integrated pre-amp. The microphone capsule is mounted on a short gooseneck allowing optimum positioning. For connection the Opus 88 is fitted with a 3-pin XLR-plug at the microphone clamp.

Features:

• Short, flexible gooseneck with horizontal swivel joint for optimum positioning
• Rugged construction with rubber shock-mounted microphone capsule
• Patented microphone clamp with integrated pre-amp and XLR connection
• No disturbing cable between microphone head and pre-amp
• Cardioid polar pattern for high-gain-before feedback
• Wide transmission range
• Phantom powering 11 - 52 V

Specifications:

• Transducer type: Condenser (back electret)
• Operating principle: Pressure gradient
• Frequency response: 30 - 20,000 Hz
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Open circuit voltage: 5 mV/Pa = -46 dBV
• Nominal impedance: 200 Ω
• Load impedance: > 1 kΩ
• Max. SPL at f = 1 kHz:
  • 136 dB (at 48 V phantom power)
  • 126 dB (at 12 V phantom power)
• S/N ratio: 64 dB
• A-weighted equivalent SPL: 22 dB
• Supply voltage: 11 - 52 V phantom (recommended phantom power: 48 V)
• Current consumption: < 6 mA
• Connection: 3-pin XLR, male
• Dimensions:
  • Clamp (W x H): 85 x 118 mm
  • Gooseneck length: 20 mm
  • Total length: 120 mm
  • Weight incl. clamp: approx. 145 g