DESCRIPTION · C422 (Large Diaphragm)

The C422 is a studio condenser microphone that has been specially designed for sound
studio and radio broadcasting . The microphone head holds two twin diaphragm condenser
capsules elasticly suspended to protect against handling noise.
The rugged wire mesh cap protects the capsules from mechanical damage . It is differently
colored at the two opposing grille sides (bright = front grille side; dark = rear grille side)
thereby allowing relative pOSi tion of the two systems to be easily checked. The microphone
head as a whole may be rotated by 45 ° about the shaft in counter ·c lockwise direction , pOSition
"0°" and "45°" being lockable. This will allow quick and exact change-over from 0° (for MS-
stereophony) to 45° (for XV-stereophony), even when the microphone is rigidly mounted. The
upper system may be rotated by 180 ° against the lower one . A scale on the houSing adjust-
ment ring and arrow-shaped mark on the upper system will allow the base angle to be exactly
adjusted . Any desired readjustment may be easily effected by means of the exact angle mark-
ing . The C422 is characterized by another special feature: since in sound studio work and radio
broadcasts it is often necessary to recognize the respective positions of the two systems even
from a greater distance, two light emilling diodes with particularly narrow light emitting angle
have been incorporated both in the upper rotatable and in the lower system.
The LEO ·s are energized by a conventional 9V battery (IEC 6F22) or 9V accumulator cell
which is continuously charged during operation via phantom power supply.
The LED ' s are switched onloff by means of a separate switch in the S42E . Enclosed within
the microphone shaft there are separate FET-preamplifiers for each channel which are 0,0/0/8
characterized by particularly high input impedance, extremely low internal noise, and high
crosstalk attenuation. The output level of both channels may be simultaneously lowered by 10
or 20 dB.
The C422 is connected to a S42E remote control unit which allows anyone of 9 polar patterns
to be selected for each channel. Due to noiseless selection, polar pattern changeover will be
possible even during recording .

DESCRIPTION · C34 (Small Diaphragm)

The C34 is a stereo condenser microphone that has been specially deSigned for sound
studio, radio broadcast and mobile use. The microphone head holds 4 condenser capsules
elastically suspended to protect them from handling noise.
The rugged wire me sh cap protects the capsules from mechanical damage. The upper
system may be rotated by 180°, whereas the lower one is rigidly connected with the
microphone shafl. This will allow different base angles to be easily adjusted for stereo
transmissions . The wire mesh cap is differently colored at the two opposing grille sides (bright
= =
front grille s ide, dark rear grille side) thereby allowing the relative pOSition of the two
systems to be easily checked . An additional scale on the rigid housing ring and an arrow-
shaped mark on the rotatable housing ring will allow the base angle to be exactly adjusted and
readily readjusted, if deSired. Enclosed within the microphone shaft there are separate FET -
preamplifiers for each channel which are characterized by particularly high input impedance,
extremely low internal noise, and high crosstalk attenuation. The satin-black fini s h of the
microphone will assist in preventing disturbing light reflections in film and TV-studio work.
The C34 is connected to a S42E remote control unit whi c h allows anyone of 9 polar patterns
0,0/0/8
to be selected for each channel. Due to noiseless selection, polar pattern changeover will be
possible even during recording.

DESCRIPTION · C33 (Small Diaphragm)'

The C33 is a stereo condenser microphone designed for use in concert halls, recording and
broadcasting studios, for film, video and sound stages. The C33 uses two fixed pattern (car-
dioid) capsules. This straight forward design offers unsurpassed "so und " while providing an
economical, convenient and foolproof approach to "X-Y" stereo recording techniques.
The microphone contains two identical small-diaphragm capsules, one fi xe d to the main
housing and the other continuously rotatable through an angle of 0° to 180°. This arrangement
allows for easy selection of the different base angles requ ired between the capsules for
various "X-Y" stereo recording techniques . Each capsule is followed by a FET preamplifier
with high input impedance and excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
The output of the C33 is a 5-pin XLR-type connector. The necessary operating voltages for
the C33 are supplied by any standard phantom-power from 9 to 52 volts and 5 mA per channel
(DIN 45 596.) To mount the C33, place it in the H 1516 shock mount (included) and lock it in
place as shown. The H 1516 may be mounted on any stand or boom with 3/8", 518" or 1/2 "
threads by appropriate use of the thread adapter supplied in the H 1516. 0/0
 FREQUENCY AND POLAR RESPONSE CURVES

C422 OMNI
+10 "- 1m (,,-3-114') ON AX IS , AT 0 (OMNIOIRE CTIONAL!
SETTING OF PATTERN- SELE CT OR SWIT CH.

o dB 90·f+ +-++H

- 10
-f-
-20 30·
125 H, 200 0 HI
25 0 Hz - - { 4000Hl
-- ..... ..... 80 00 HI
5000 10,000 20,000
{ 500HZ _ . _ . 16,aOOHl
20Hz 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 1000 Hz

+20
CARDIOID :1-
• .co- 'IN

+10 =- 'VIm ( 'V 3 -1/ 4' ) ON AXIS, AT Gl (CARD IOID)

SETTING OF PATTERN-SELE CTOR SWITCH f-

b-
o dB

MIN . REJECT ION AT lBO' OFF AXIS .

"'"" 90 H 4-H+r
0
H.:+I+ \H90·
-10 +3dB DEV. ALLOWABLE WITHIN ANY ONE OCTAVE., ,. - ,
-20 - - f--

20Hz 50 100 200 500 10 00 2000 5000 10,000 20 ,000

+ 20
FIGURE 8 1m ( rv 3 114 ' ) ON AX IS AND 180' OFF AXIS, AT ::: :::.' I' '0'""

+10 t--- - B (FIGURE - 8) SET TING OF PATTERN -SELECTOR

SWITCH

o dB 90 H+fcll+r
0

MINIMUM REJECTI ON AT 75' -1 05° OFF AXIS.

- 10 +3dB DE VIATION ALLOWABLE
WITH IN ANY ONE OC TAVE.
-2 0
12 5 Hz -- 200 0 HI
{ 250 HI 4000 HI
500 Hz eooo HI
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10,000 20,000 1000 Hz - .- . IS,e OCHI

J.
C34 OMN I "- 1m (,,; 3 -11 4 ' ) ON AXI S . AT 0 (O MNIDIR ECT IONAL) -
+10
,
SETTING OF PATTERN-SELECTOR SWIT CH

o dB 90°1-++-I+ H H-+-H +-I90·

- 10

-20
125 H, 2000 Hz
,- t __ 250Hz - - { 4000 Hz
{ 500 Hz 8000 Hz
20Hz 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10,000 20,000 1000 H l _ . _. I S,eOO HI

+20
CARDIOID ", 'm ( 'V3 - 114')ON AXIS, AT Q ( CA RDI OID)
.. ••

f-
+10
' SETTI NG OF PATT ERN -SELE C TOR SWITCH

o dB

- 10 .-
MINIMUM REJ EC TION AT 180' OFF AXIS.
+3dB DEVIATI ON ALLOWABLE WITHIN --= l-
ANY ON E OC TAVE ,

-20
12 5H z -- 2000Hz
-- { 250Hz --- 4000Hz
500 HI .... . ... 8 00 0 Hz
2 0H z 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10 ,000 20,000 1000 Hz _ . _ . 16,DOCH I

+20
FIGURE 8 'l...lm ( ........ 3 -1/4') ON AXIS AND 18 0 0
OFF AXIS,
.... .'-IV_-Ili

+10 AT 8(FIGURE - 8) SE TTiN G OF

PA TTE RN-SELE CTO R SWIT CH

o dB H ---«H -H90'
, MINIMUM REJE CTI ON AT 75·- 105' OFF AXIS. +3dB_
-10 DEVIATION ALLOWABLE WITHIN ANY ONE OCTAVE.

-20 +- t-
{
12 5 H1
250 Hz --
500 Hz 8000 Hz
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10,000 20,000 100 0 Hz _ . _ . 16,eOCHz

+20
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C33 CARDIOID "" Im ( 'V3 - 1/4 ' )
.. . ·(: 1) · 00- 1• •

+10 ON A X I S -t--t-t- r - ,....-

o dB 90'i-+.+t-+-H H-+-H--\I-I 90·
MIN IMUM REJECTION AT lao· OFF AXI S.
-10 + 3dB DE VIATI ON ALLOWABLE WI THIN ANY
ONE OC TAVE.
-20 .- 125 Hz 2000 He
-- { 250Hc 4000 HI
500H z 8000 HI
2OH, 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10 ,000 20,000 1000 H I _ . _ . I6.DOCH I
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DIMENSION DIAGRAMS
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SPECIFICATIONS·C422 SPECIFICA TlONS·C34 SPECIFICATIONS·C33

Mode of Operation: 2 twin diaphragm Mode of Operation: 4 condenser Mode of Operation: 2 condenser
systems, pressure gradient receivers capsules , pressure gradient capsules, pressure gradient
receives. receives .
Frequency Range: 20-20kHz
Frequency Range: 20-20kHz Frequency Range: 20 to 20kHz.
Sensitivity at 1000Hz: 6mV/Pa,
- 64 .5dBV on no-load operation . Sensitivity at 1000Hz: 0.45mV/ubar Sensitivity at 1000Hz: 0.45mV/ubar
4.5mV/Pa, - 61 .5dBV on no-load (4 .5mV/Pa), - 67dBV on circuit ,
Electrical Impedance: 200 ohms ± 20%, operation - 46dB (1mW/10 dynes/cm )
balanced, floating
Electrical Impedance: 200 ohms ± 20 %, Electrical Impedance: <:'; 200 ohms ± 20 %
Normal Load Impedance: ohms balanced, floating (outputs ground free, balanced)

Equivalent Noise Level: <:'; 22dB Normal Load Impedance: 500 ohms Normal Load Impedance: 500 ohms
(filter CCITT-C, DIN45405)
Equivalent Noise Level : Approx . 26dB Equivalent Noise Level: 26dB SPL
Weighted Noise Level: Approx . 1.6uV (filter CCITT-C,DIN45405) (filter CCITT-C,DIN45405)
RMS (filter CCITT-C, DIN45405)
Weighted Noise Level: Approx. 1.8uV Weighted Noise Level: 1.8uV RMS
Crosstalk Attenuation: RMS (filter CCITT-C,DIN45405) (filter CCITT-C ,DIN45405)
70dB (20 to 10kHz)
40dB (20 to 15kHz) Crosstalk Attenuation: Crosstalk Attenuation:
(measured without capsules) 70dB(20 to 10kHz) 70dB (20 to 10kHz)
40dB(20 to 15kHz) 40dB (20 to 15kHz)
Magnetic Field Interference Factor: (measured without capsules) (measured without capsule,S)
(at 50Hz) 5uV/5uT
Magnetic Field Interference Factor: Magnetic Field Interference Factor:
Max. Sound Pressure Level: (for 1000Hz) (at 50Hz) 3.5uV/5uT (at 50Hz) 3.5uV/5uT
and 500 ohms load Impedance,
harmonic distortion k =
0.5% ) Max. Sound Pressure Level: (for 1000Hz Max. Sound Pressure Level: (for 1000Hz
92Pa 133 dB SPL and 500 ohms load impedance, and 500 ohms load impedance,
harmonic distortion k =
0.5 % ) harmonic distortion k = 0.5% )
Admissible Climatic Conditions: 80Pa 132 dB's PL 80Pa 132 dB 's PL
Temperature Range (- 20°C/- 4 ° to
60°C/148 ° F) Admissible Climatic Conditions: Admissible Climatic Conditions:
Relative Humidity (99 % at 20°C/- 4°F) Temperature range (-20 ° C/ - 4 ° F to Temperature range (- 20 ° /_ 4° F to 60 °
60 ° C/148 ° F) C/148 ° F)
Supply Voltage: 9-52V according to Relative Humidity (99% at 20 °C/- 4°F) Relative Humidity (99% at 20°C/- 4° F)
DIN45596 via S42E with phantom Supply Voltage: 9-52V according to
power supply Supply Voltage: 9-52V
DIN45596 via remote control unit according to DI N45596
S42E
Current Consumption:
5mA max . for misc . (each ch .) Current Consumption:
Current Consumption: 5mA maximum Channel 1-approx. 5mA
Appro x. 50mA for LED 's
for each channel Channel 2-approx . 2mA
Dimensions: 33/42 mm (1.29/1.65 in) 0 x
235mm (9 .25 in) in length Dimensions: 33/26 .5mm(1 .29/1.04 in) 0 Dimensions: 32.25mm(1 .25/ .98 in)
x 196mm(7.92 in) in length o x 200mm (7 .87 in) length
Connector Type: 12 pica miniature
DIN plug Connector Type: 12-pin minature
Built-in Connector: 5 pin XLR type
DIN-plug
Finish: Satin-black, chromium -plated
all-metal housing. Finish : Satin-black, chromium -plated
Finish: Satin-black, chromium-plated
all-metal housing .
all-metal housing.
Weight: Approx. 430g (15.18 oz.)
Weight : 300g (10.59 oz)
Included Accessories: W42 foam wind- Weight: 280g(9.88 oz.)
screen , H15/9 elastic suspension, Included Accessories : W34 foam
MK42/20 cable (20m), S42E remote Included Accessories: W34 foam windscreen, H 15/6 elastic suspen -
control unit, individual frequency windscreen , H15/6 elastic suspen- sion , individual frequency curves,
curves, case sion , ind ividual frequency curves , case .
MK42/20 cable (20m) , S42E remote
Recommended Accessories: control unit , case Recomended Accessories: MK33/20 ,20m
SA42 stand adapter, H42 suspen- (65ft) mic cable, N62E power
sion ring, N62E power supply Recommended Accessories: SA30 stand supply unit for one stereo mic ,
unit (2ch), N66E power supply unit adaptor, N62E power supply unit N66E power supply unit for 3 stereo
(6ch) (2ch), N66E power supply unit (6ch) mics .

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