CL8

Common name: Samson CL8

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The CL8 is a large 1.1 dual gold-sputtered diaphragm multi-pattern condenser microphone switchable between omnidirectional, supercardioid and bidirectional pickup response. The capsule is internally shock-mounted. The CL8 features a switchable 10 dB attenuation pad and a 100 Hz 12 dB/octave high-pass filter. Phantom operation down to 36V is acceptable. Includes swivel stand mount and carrying case.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
14.1 mV/Pa
Max SPL
144
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
17 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
4 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
10dB
Filter/EQ
100Hz 12dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Silver
Weight
Length
Min diameter width
Max diameter
Depth

Accessories

Included
Swivel stand mount and carrying case.
Optional
SP01 shockmount.