Audio-technica Mt828a Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Clip-on Microphones User Manual

Audio-technica Mt828a Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Clip-on Microphones User Manual

audio-technica MT828a Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Clip-On Microphones User Manual
audio-technica MT828a Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Clip-On Microphones

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Features

  • Maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction for lecturers, stage and television talent, and worship leaders
  • Low-profile design is ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility
  • Includes a wire clothing clip and a metal-frame pop filter
  • MT828a wired version’s power module (AT8531) includes a high-pass filter that provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
  • The power module of MT828a can be operated on battery or phantom power
  • Wireless version equipped with cW-style locking or cH-style screw-down 4-pin termination for Audio-Technica wireless systems

Notes on use

MT828a wired version includes a power module AT8531 that requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power, or a 1.5V AA battery for operation. A battery need not be in place for phantom power operation. The output of the power module is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector.

An integral 80Hz high-pass filter provides easy switching from a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The roll-off position reduces the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.

MT828cW and MT828cH wireless versions do not contain power module and includes clothing clip and metal-frame pop filter only. 1.6 m cable terminated with locking 4-pin connector. The connector is also compatible with Audio-Technica cW and cH type body-pack transmitters.

Avoid leaving the microphone in the open sun or in areas where temperatures exceed 43°C for extended periods. Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.

Safety precaution

Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.

Cautions for the product
  • Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid malfunction.
  • Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
  • Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric shock or injury.
  • Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place.

Connection procedure

Connect the output terminals of AT8531 power module to a device that has a microphone input (balanced input) compatible with a phantom power supply. The output connector is an XLRM-type with polarity as shown in the figure below.

Output terminals
Connection procedure
This product requires 48 V DC phantom power.

Specifications

ElementFixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar patternCardioid
Frequency response100 – 12,000 Hz
Low Frequency response80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (wired only)
Open circuit sensitivity-64 dB (0.63 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
Impedance1,600 ohms (capsule)
Operating Voltage1 – 10V DC (capsule)
Phantom power requirements11-52 V DC, 2 mA typical (wired only)
Battery Type1.5V AA (wired only)
Battery Current / Life2.0 mA / 1200 hours (wired only)
Current consumption0.2 mA typical at 5V (wireless only)
Voltage range2.5-10V (wireless only)
SwitchFlat, roll-off (wired only)
Weight
  • Microphone, boom and earpiece: 7.5 g
  • Power module (wired only): 81.2 g
Dimensions
  • Microphone: 19.4 mm long, 7.5 mm diameter
  • Power module: 83.0 mm height, 63.0 mm width 22.0 mm depth
Output connectorIntegral 3-pin XLRM-type (Power module)
Cable1.6 m long (permanently attached to microphone), 2.0 mm diameter, 2-conductor shielded cable (termination dependent)
Included accessories
  • Wire clothing clip;
  • metal-frame pop filter;
  • protective pouch;
  • (wired only) – AT8531 power module (MT828a)
  • 1 Pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL
    • Typical, A-weighted, using Audio Precision System One

For product improvement, the product is sublect to modification without notice.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern
SCALE IS 5 DECIBELS PER DIVISION

Polar pattern
LEGEND

Frequency response

Frequency response
Frequency in Hertz

Frequency response
LEGEND

Cable Terminations

MT828cW – Terminated with locking 4-pin connector for use with A-T UniPak® body-pack transmitters

Cable Terminations

Pin 1

Pin 2Pin 3

Pin 4

Function

Ground / ShieldInstrumentMic AudioBlas + In
Wire ColourCopper WireJumper to Pin 1White

3.3kΩ to Pin 3

MT828cH – Terminated with locking 4-pin connector for use with A-T CH body-pack transmitters

Cable Terminations

Pin 1

Pin 2Pin 3

Pin 4

Function

Ground / Shield

InstrumentMic AudioBlas + In
Wire ColourCopper WireJumper to Pin 1White

3.3kΩ to Pin 3

MT828cT4 – Terminated using TA4F-type connector

Cable Terminations

Pin 1Pin 2Pin 3Pin 4
FunctionGround / ShieldBlas + InMic AudioSource Load
Wire ColourCopper Wire3.3kΩ to Pin 3WhiteJumper to Pin 1

MT828cL4 – Terminated using Lemo® connector

Cable Terminations

Pin 1

Pin 2Pin 3

Shell / Case

Function

N/CN/CBlas + In, Mic AudioWhiteGround / Shield
Wire ColourOpenOpenWhite

Copper Wire

MT828cLM3 – Terminated using locking 3.5 mm connector

Cable Terminations

SleeveRingTip
FunctionGround / ShieldMic AudioBlas + In
Wire ColourCopper WireWhite2.2kΩ to Ring

Support

Audio-Technica Corporation
2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan
©2017 Audio-Technica Corporation

Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com

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