Samson CL7A Cardioid Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone

Samson CL7a is a modern studio condenser microphone for music production, podcasting, streaming and YouTube video creation. Capture clear and balanced sound from a shockmounted hand tuned capsule with a 1.1" gold sputtered diaphragm. The CL7a delivers a smooth, warm sound with a cardioid pickup pattern that provides excellent noise isolation, rejecting off-axis sounds. The CL7a features low self noise and a wide dynamic range to capture the nuance and detail of your audio. An onboard high-pass filter and attenuation switches add to the microphone's versatility. Large Diaphragm Performance A microphone’s performance has much to do with the diaphragm and the CL7a doesn’t compromise on quality. With a large 1.1" gold-sputtered capsule and an ultra-thin 3-micron diaphragm, the CL7a delivers a distinctly smooth, balanced sound. The wide frequency range and fast transient response ensure accurate reproduction while preserving the “breathing space” and “acoustic ambience” of a featured vocalist or instrument. Studio Isolation CL7a uses a cardioid pickup pattern, capturing more of the sound in front of the microphone and offering excellent rejection of sounds to the sides and behind the mic. The CL7a requires less isolation when recording and allows for more control over feedback in live sound applications without inhibiting a natural performance. Enhanced Electronics The CL7a is built to take whatever you can throw at it. With a switchable -10dB pad, the microphone is capable of handling up to 147dB SPL (with the pad off), making it adept on tackling loud sound sources like guitar cabinets, brass instruments, and drums. The switchable 12dB per octave high-pass filter at 100Hz minimizes low-frequency rumble. Specifications Element: Condenser Diaphragm Thickness: 3 microns Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz Polar Pattern: Cardioid Impedance: 200 ohms Sensitivity: -40 dBV/Pa Max SPL (Pad Off): 147 dB Signal-to-Noise: 77 dB Equivalent Noise Level: 17 dB Power Supply: 48 VDC ± 3 V

Dual 1.1" internally shock-mounted capsule with 4-micron thin gold-sputtered diaphragms Cardioid pick-up pattern CL7a Large-Diaphragm Studio Condenser Microphone