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Superlux CMH8B

Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The CMH8B is a large-diaphragm FET condenser with a fixed Cardioid polar pattern.

The mic uses a single 1-inch (large diaphragm) capsule with 3 micron diaphragm material. The circuitry is a transformer-coupled FET design.

Two switches on the front of the mic independently enable a high-pass filter (200Hz) and a -10dB pad. These switches distinguish the CMH8B from the CMH8A, which is otherwise identical.

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
CHART Cardioid (20 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)
550g (19.40oz)	193mm (7.60'')	54mm (2.13'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 48v

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