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S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

BETA 53

BETA 54

Specifi cation

Wired

Wireless

Wired

Wireless

Type

Condenser (electret bias)

Condenser (electret bias)

Frequency Response

20Hz to 20KHz (see page 52)

50Hz to 20KHz (see page 52)

Polar Pattern

Omnidirectional (see page 52)

Supercardioid (see page 52)

Output Noise (equivalent
dBSPL, A-weighted)

39.0 dB typical; 42.0 dB maximum

39.0 dB typical; 42.0 dB maximum

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

55 dB at 94 dB SPL

55.0 dB at 94 dBSPL

Recommended Minimum Input
Impedance

>1 kΩ

20 kΩ

>1 kΩ

20 kΩ

Preamp Output Impedance

136Ω

136Ω

Output Level, open circuit, ref.
1v/Pa at 1 kHz

-50.0 ± 3.0dB
3.16mV

-54.0 ± 3.0dB
2.0mV

-52.0 ± 3.0dB
2.51mV

-56.0 ± 3.0dB
1.58mV

Maximum Sound Pressure
Level

147 dBSPL at 1% THD/1 kΩ load

142 dBSPL at 1% THD/20 kΩ load

149 dBSPL at 1% THD/1 kΩ load

144 dBSPL at 1% THD/20 kΩ load

Dynamic Range

108 dB (max. SPL with 1k load, minus
typical A-wt. noise)

103 dB (max. SPL with 20k load,
minus typical A-wt. noise)

110 dB (max. SPL with 1k load, minus
typical A-wt. noise)

105 dB (max. SPL with 20k load,
minus typical A-wt. noise)

Current Drain

4.6 mA (preamp and microphone)

60-130 μA (microphone only)

4.6 mA (preamp and microphone)

60-130 μA (microphone only)

Output Polarity
Positive pressure on the
diaphragm produces a positive
voltage at:

Pin 2 relative to pin 3 at the output
connector of the preamp

Pin 3 (black lead) relative to pin 1
(shield lead) at the output connector
of the microphone

Pin 2 relative to pin 3 at the output
connector of the preamp

Pin 3 (black lead) relative to pin 1
(shield lead) at the output connector
of the microphone

Power Requirements

Phantom power; 11 to 52 Vdc positive
on pins 2 and 3, return on pin 1 (ground)

+5 Vdc on pin 2, return on pin 1 (ground)

Phantom power; 11 to 52 Vdc positive
on pins 2 and 3, return on pin 1 (ground)

+5 Vdc on pin 2, return on pin 1 (ground)

Net Weight

135.35 g (4.75 oz.)
microphone and in-line preamp

35.35 g (1.25 oz.)
microphone only

135.35 g (4.75 oz.)
microphone and in-line preamp

35.35 g (1.25 oz.)
microphone only

Cable

1.5 m (5 ft.), small-diameter, shielded, with mini 4-pin connector (TA4F)