C2

Common name: Applied Research & Technology C2

Production Status: In production

The ART C2 is a versatile compact side-address large diaphragm condenser microphone. It has a cardioid polar pattern with two position pads and two position low frequency roll-off switches. It is ideal for solo vocal or instrument recordings applications including background brass and woodwinds, acoustic stringed instruments (violin, viola and cello), drums and percussion. The -6 & -12 dB pad switch, allows distortion-free reproduction of extremely loud at-source signals, and a two position -12 dB/octave low frequency roll off at 100 Hz & 200 Hz reduces low frequency interference. The microphone’s precision-tooled microphone body and dent resistant stainless-steel wire-mesh windscreen protects the internal electronics and microphone capsule ensuring  long term reliability. The C2 includes a shock-mount and an Aluminum carry case.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
14.1 mV/Pa
Max SPL
132
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
16 dB-A
Output Impedance
150Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
6dB, 12dB
Filter/EQ
HPF 100Hz, 200Hz 12dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black
Weight
Length
168 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
57 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Shock-mount, aluminum carry case.
Optional