Specifications - 2012
Directional pattern
Cardioid
Principle of operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in)
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
8 mV/Pa; -42 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 20 dB(A) re 20 µPa (max. 22 dB(A))
Distortion, THD < 1%
148 dB SPL (151 dB SPL peak)
Dynamic range
Typ. 131 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
153 dB SPL (156 dB SPL peak)
Switchable attenuator, filters etc.
-
Rated output impedance
60 Ω
Minimum load impedance
2 kΩ
Cable drive capability
100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 60 dB
Power supply (for full performance)
P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption
0.7 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Microphone diameter
19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter
17 mm (0.67 in)
Microphone length
94 mm (3.7 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS
8.7 V (21 dBu)
Polarity
+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range
-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%
Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz)
±1.5 dB
Typical on-axis response of a 2012 measured at 30 cm (11.8 in)
Typical directional characteristics of a 2012