MD5sm

Common name: Groove Tubes MD5sm

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The MD5sm is a large diaphragm, transformer coupled FET multi pattern condenser microphone. It is switchable between Omnidirectional, Cardioid and Figure of eight. The microphone is ideal for vocals and acoustic instruments. The MD5sm is equipped with a 10 dB attenuation pad and a 75 Hz 12 dB octave hi-pass filter. The MSC moisture proof case is available as an optional.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 18 kHz
Output Sensitivity
32 mV/Pa
Max SPL
134
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
22 dB-A
Output Impedance
-
Recommended Load
0.5kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
10 dB
Filter/EQ
75 Hz 12 dB oct.

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Nickel/Black
Weight
Length
Min diameter width
Max diameter
Depth

Accessories

Included
Stand mount.
Optional
MSC moisture proof case.