860

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Common name: Astatic 860

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The 860 is an omnidirectional dynamic microphone ideal for sports events, close-talking, on-the scene broadcasting and outdoor enternainment. The 860 is a high impedance microphone that can be easily rewired for low impedance operation with a simple solderless operation. The chrome-plated steel brass ball head with acoustic filters, foam filter and magnetic screen protecs the DuPont Mylar® diaphragm from dust and magnetic particles. The 860 has a permanently attached 18 ft. cable and the Easy-On swivel adapter for quickly change the microphone from stand mount to hand held.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
40Hz - 18 kHz
Output Sensitivity
8.91 mV/Pa
Max SPL
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
40000/150Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-4M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Brushed chrome.
Weight
509 g
Length
254 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
41.27 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
18 ft. cable and Easy-On swivel adapter.
Optional