Crown MB3 AKG mini Boundary Pro Microphone
The Crown® MB-3 is a miniature boundary
microphone for multi-miking applications
such as teleconferencing, distance learning,
boardrooms, courtrooms, and security
applications. This low-profi le, circular mic permanently
installs into a hole drilled in a table,
lectern, or ceiling.
Thanks to its supercardioid pickup pattern, the
MB-3 greatly reduces ambient noise and pickup
of room reverberation. The result is a clearer,
more intelligible sound.
On the bottom of the mic is a tubular power
module with a 3-pin XLR-type output connector.
It is powered by 12-48V phantom power, and
has a low-impedance balanced mic-level output.
How to Paint the Microphone
1. Using a small screwdriver, pry open one side
of the base, then the other side (Fig. 5).
2. Remove the foam liner.
3. Wearing a dust mask, spray-paint the grille
assembly. Be sure grille holes are not clogged.
4. Allow to completely dry.
5. Make sure the LED is properly aligned.
6. Carefully place the grille assembly over the
base, and snap in place.
Specifi cations
Type: Phase Coherent Cardioid.
Element: Electret condenser.
Frequency response (typical): 50 Hz to 15,000 Hz at
30 degrees incidence to surface
Polar pattern: Half-supercardioid (supercardioid in
the hemisphere above the primary boundary).
Impedance: 150 ohms, balanced (recommended load
impedance 1000 ohms or greater).
Open-circuit sensitivity (typical): 22 mV/Pa* (–33
dB re 1 volt/Pa).
Power sensitivity: –30.5 dB re 1 mW/Pa*. EIA rating
–125 dBm.
Equivalent noise level (self-noise): 22 dB SPL typical
(0 dB=0.0002 dyne/cm2), A-weighted.
S/N ratio: 72 dB at 94 dB SPL.
Maximum SPL: 120 dB SPL at 3% THD.
Polarity: Positive (inward) pressure on the diaphragm
produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect
to pin 3.
Operating voltage: Phantom power, 12-48 volts DC
on pins 2 and 3 with respect to pin 1 of output
connector.
Current drain: 4 mA nominal.
Connector: 3-pin pro audio, XLR-M type.
Cable: None supplied. Use two-conductor shielded
mic cable.
Materials: High-impact molded plastic and steel mesh
mic grille, steel chassis.
Finish: Satin black.
Net weight: 2.7 ounces (78 grams).
Optional accessories: PH-1A phantom power supply
(1 channel, battery or DC-adapter powered).
*1 pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL.
Features
Ideal for teleconferencing, distance learning,
boardrooms, courtrooms and security
Small and inconspicuous
Installs permanently in a table top, wall or
ceiling
Half-supercardioid polar pattern reduces
pickup of background noise, room acoustics
and feedback
On-surface mounting eliminates phase
interference from table sound refl ections,
giving a natural sound
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