MX395 Low Profile Boundary Microphones

Overview
The Microflex Low Profile Boundary microphone is an ideal table microphone when minimal presence is of high priority. Perfect for meeting rooms, these
microphones deliver exceptional sound pickup while barely being noticed. Choose from a selection of colors and pickup patterns for customized table and
ceiling installations.

Specifications (subject to change)

Type Condenser (electret bias)

Frequency Response 50–17000 Hz

Polar Pattern (at 1 kHz) MX395/O: Omnidirectional

MX395/C: Cardioid
MX395/BI: Bidirectional

Output Impedance EIA Rated at 150 Ω (170 Ω actual)

Output Configuration Active Balanced

Sensitivity Cardioid: –35 dBV/Pa (18 mV)

(at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage) Omnidirectional: –28 dBV/Pa (42 mV)
1 Pascal=94 dB SPL Bidirectional: –37 dBV/Pa (14 mV)

Maximum SPL Cardioid: 121 dB

(1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load) Omnidirectional: 114 dB
Bidirectional: 123 dB

Equivalent Output Noise Cardioid: 28 dB SPL

(A-weighted) Omnidirectional: 21 dB SPL
Bidirectional: 29 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Cardioid: 66 dB

(referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz) Omnidirectional: 75 dB
Bidirectional: 65 dB

Dynamic Range Cardioid: 93 dB

(1 kΩ load at 1 kHz) Omnidirectional: 93 dB
Bidirectional: 94 dB

Common Mode Rejection 45 dB minimum (10 Hz to 100 kHz)

MX395
Preamplifier Output Clipping Level -8 dBV (0.4 V) (1% THD) Low Profile
Boundary Mic
Polarity 3-Pin XLR: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to
Diam. x H: 1 1/4“ (32 mm) x 4“ (102 mm)
pin 3 of output XLR connector.
5-Pin XLR: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 4 relative to
pin 2 of output XLR connector.

Weight Net: .136 kg (.30 lb) Packaged: 0.374 kg (0.825 lbs)

Logic Connections LED IN: Active low (≤1.0V), TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V.

Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature: -18–57 °C (0–135 °F)

Storage Temperature: -29–74 °C (-20–165 °F)
Relative Humidity: 0–95%

Power Requirements MX395: 11–52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA

MX395-LED: 48–52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mA

Available Models
The polar pattern of the cartridge is indicated by the model number suffix: C = Cardioid, O = Omnidirectional, BI = Bidirectional

MX395B/C, MX395B/BI, MX395B/O Black, 3-pin XLR

MX395AL/C, MX395AL/BI, MX395AL/O Aluminum, 3-pin XLR

MX395W/O White, 3-pin XLR

MX395B/C-LED, MX395B/BI-LED, MX395B/O-LED Black, 5-pin XLR, logic-controlled muting functions, Bi-color Status Indicator Ring

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Furnished Accessories
65A2166 Rubber isolation Rings

30A1438 Fastening Hex Nut

95A1118 (LED Models only) 5-Pin XLR-Female Connector

65A2190 Wing Nut

Architectural Specifications
MX395AL/C – The microphone shall be a surface mounted, aluminum, electret condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. The
visible diameter and height of the microphone above the mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone shall
be resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and the
sensitivity 18 mV/Pa.

MX395B/C – The microphone shall be a surface mounted, black, electret condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. The visible
diameter and height of the microphone above the mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone shall be
resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and the
sensitivity 18 mV/Pa.

MX395B/C-LED – The microphone shall be a surface mounted, black, electret condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. The Cardioid
microphone shall include a logic controlled, bi-colored status indicator ring. The visible diameter and height of the microphone above the
mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone shall be resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and
handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and the sensitivity 18 mV/Pa.

MX395AL/O - The microphone shall be a surface mounted, aluminum, electret condenser microphone with an omni polar pattern. The
visible diameter and height of the microphone above the mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone shall
be resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and the
sensitivity 42 mV/Pa.

MX395B/O - The microphone shall be a surface mounted, black, electret condenser microphone with an omni polar pattern. The visible
diameter and height of the microphone above the mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone shall be
resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and the
sensitivity 42 mV/Pa.

MX395B/O-LED – The microphone shall be a surface mounted, aluminum, electret condenser microphone with an omni polar pattern. The
microphone shall include a logic controlled, bi-colored status indicator ring. The visible diameter and height of the microphone above the
mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone shall be resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and
handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and the sensitivity 42 mV/Pa.

MX395W/O - The microphone shall be a surface mounted, white, electret condenser microphone with an omni polar pattern. The visible
diameter and height of the microphone above the mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone shall be
resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and the
sensitivity 42 mV/Pa.

MX395AL/BI – The microphone shall be a surface mounted, aluminum, electret condenser microphone with a bi-directional polar pattern.
The visible diameter and height of the microphone above the mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone Bidirectional
shall be resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and
the sensitivity 14 mV/Pa.

MX395B/BI – The microphone shall be a surface mounted, black, electret condenser microphone with a bi-directional polar pattern. The
visible diameter and height of the microphone above the mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone shall
be resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and the
sensitivity 14 mV/Pa.

MX395B/BI-LED – The microphone shall be a surface mounted, black, electret condenser microphone with a bi-directional polar pattern.
The microphone shall include a logic controlled, bi-colored status indicator ring. The visible diameter and height of the microphone above the
mounting surface shall be 1 ¼ “ (32mm) and 5/8” (24 mm). The microphone shall be resistant to RF interference from portable mobile and
handheld devices. The frequency response range shall be 50 Hz to 17kHz and the sensitivity 14 mV/Pa.

Omnidirectional

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