MC 834

Common name: Beyerdynamic MC 834

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The MC 834 is a medium diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone with a three-position low frequency roll-off and two-position attenuator. It is ideal for any application where uncoloured sound pickup is required. It is excellent for recording strings, symphonic sections, electric guitars, percussion, lead and background vocals, piano, drum overheads and voice-overs.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
20 mV/Pa
Max SPL
130
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
180Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 12-48
Supply Current
4 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
10dB, 20dB
Filter/EQ
80Hz 6dB/oct, 160Hz 6dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black
Weight
290 g
Length
165 mm
Min diameter width
37 mm
Max diameter
75 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Storage case
Optional
MKV 11 clip, EA 834 elastic suspension, PS 740 pop screen