Beyerdynamic Opus 88 Condenser Clip-on Drum 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