{"product_id":"citronic-ec20-cardioid-condenser-microphones-stereo-pair","title":"Citronic EC20 Cardioid Condenser Microphones - Stereo Pair","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Citronic EC20 is a pair of miniature cardioid condenser microphones built for stereo recording and close work around a kit or ensemble. Each capsule uses a unidirectional cardioid pickup pattern, which favours sound arriving from the front and rejects a good deal of spill from the sides and rear. That makes the pair a sensible choice for capturing a defined image without picking up too much of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a frequency response of 50Hz to 17kHz and ultra-high sensitivity, the EC20 handles detail well across most sources. A 10dB pad switch lets you drop the level for loud sources so you can record high SPLs without overloading the input, and the low roll off switch cuts low-end rumble to reduce popping and handling noise. Maximum input SPL is 136dB, so there is plenty of headroom for drums and other loud material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach microphone measures 83 x 20mm and weighs 28g, so they sit neatly on overheads, as drop mics for a chorus section, or as a matched pair for stereo work. They need 9 to 52V phantom power (sometimes written as +48V on a mixer or interface), supplied over the balanced XLR connection. Output impedance is 200 Ohms and sensitivity is rated at -45dB, giving a clean, usable signal into most preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 - 52V phantom power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50Hz - 17kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-45dB (0dB=1V\/Pa @ 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 Ohm ±30% (@ 1kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. input SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136dB (@ 1kHz ≤1% T.H.D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83mm x 20mmØ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.03KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the EC20 microphones need phantom power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each microphone requires 9 to 52V phantom power, so you will need a mixer or audio interface that can supply it, usually shown as +48V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cardioid polar pattern good for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cardioid pattern picks up sound mainly from the front and rejects much of what comes from the sides and rear. This helps you focus on the source and reduce room spill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 10dB pad switch do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lowers the signal by 10dB so you can record loud sources at high SPLs without overloading your preamp. Maximum input SPL is 136dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the low roll off switch for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt cuts low frequencies to reduce popping and handling noise, which is useful for cleaning up rumble when the mics are placed close to a source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these microphones a matched pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they are supplied as a stereo pair, suited to stereo recording, drum overheads and drop mics for chorus sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big are the microphones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule measures 83 x 20mm and weighs 28g, so they are compact and easy to position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53271847436555,"sku":"173.847UK","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/173847UK_0.jpg?v=1784998548","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/citronic-ec20-cardioid-condenser-microphones-stereo-pair","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}