Nevaton MC50 Quad

When used in stereo-mode infinitely directional patterns can be achieved – from omnidirectional, to wide cardioid, to cardioid, to hyper-cardioid, to figure-8 or any intermediate pattern!

It can record surround or can be used for various stereo-recording techniques like XY-stereo, Blumlein, or (Double)-MS. The Nevaton MC50 features two large diaphragm capsules with four membranes at the same spot. This guarantees a perfect quad-stereo-mono compatibility and avoids common interference problems when used for Surround-Sound 5.1!

The result is a circuit design which provides a high dynamic range of 138 dB, with an extraordinarily low self-noise of 4dBA! This makes the MC50  a microphone with one of the lowest self-noise figures on the market and features heated capsules (so it can be used with temperatures reaching down to -30 degrees!).

 3.649,00

NEVATON MC 50 – A multi-pattern & multi-channel mono, stereo & surround microphone

The MC50-Quad is a dual-capsule large-diaphragm condenser with four separate outputs (one XLR-out for each of the four diaphragms). The arrangement of four membranes in close proximity guarantees perfect surround–stereo-mono compatibility and prevents common interference issues in multichannel formats.

The MC50 is ideal for use with the following recording techniques:

Default Modes:

  • Surround: from 5.0 to 7.1
    • Quadro (four cardioids)
    • Double MS (two cardioids and figure-8)
  • Stereo:
    • MS (one cardioid and figure-8)
    • Blumlein (two figure-8)
    • XY 90° (two cardioids)
  • Mono:
    • Mono (one cardioid)

Advanced Modes:

  • Surround: 
    • Use specialized Ambisonics plugins that can synthesize the Z channel from the available M, S1, and S2 recordings, to achieve first and higher order Ambisonics and immersive audio formats like 5.1.2, 7.1.4, suitable for Dolby Atmos or Auro-3D
  • Stereo:
    • finetune the directional characteristic of your XY stereo-system with infinite possibilities:
      • omnidirectional
      • wide cardioid
      • cardioid
      • hyper-cardioid
      • figure-8
      • and each position in between
  • Mono:
    • finetune the directional characteristic of your mono recording with infinite possibilities:
      • omnidirectional
      • wide cardioid
      • cardioid
      • hyper-cardioid
      • figure-8
      • and each position in between

 



Technical details:

The MC50-Quad has a transformerless circuit design with an A-class amplifier and no electrolytic capacitors in the audio path. The impedance circuitry is comprised of matched ultra-low-noise transistors, film capacitors, and hand-selected premium-grade resistors, which leads to an ultra low self-noise.

Features:

  • Extremely versatile microphone for recording artists and sound-designers
  • Create any desired directional characteristics
  • Extremely low self-noise (4dBA)
  • Very high overload capabilities (max soundpressure levels of up to 148dB)
  • Heated capsules enable the MC50 to operate in extreme climatic conditions, such as high humidity, or temperatures as low as -30 degrees. The capsule heating is switchable.
  • Switchable low-cut filter (60Hz, 6dB/Octave)
  • Switchable attenuation: -6dB achieved by reducing the polarization voltage (from 60 V to 30 V).  This attenuation method is perfect for recording high-amplitude signals like gunshots.
  • Advanced RFI filter against interference from external sources, such as radio transmissions, wireless devices, etc.
  • Low output impedance allows cable lengths of up to 400 meter without noticeable signal degradation.
  • Switchable recording modes
  • Switchable LED – can be switched off, useful for film sets, stage performances, etc.
  • All switches are protected under the mic body to make sure that no unwanted noise is leaking into recordings

Delivery package includes:

  • Nevaton MC50 in a robust & shockproof transport-case.
  • A three-meter breakout cable, featuring the finest quality connectors: ODU mini-snap 10pin -> 4 XLR3
  • Shockmount

 

Accessories:

  • An additional cable (ODU mini snap 10pin->10pin) for the output from a windscreen of your choice is available upon request.
  • Custom cable lengths on demand

 

Don’t forget to take a look at all our Nevaton microphones.

Visit the Nevaton website for more info.

 

Capsule diameter

33 mm

Operation modes/Directional patterns

Mono, XY stereo, Blumlein stereo, MS stereo, Double-MS, Quad Omni, Wide cardioid, Cardioid, Hyper cardioid, Fig-8 and EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN

Frequency-range

20 – 20,000 Hz

Free Field Sensitivity at 1000 Hz and 1000 Ω

20 mV/Pa

Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651

4 dB-A

Max. Sound Pressure Level (for THD 0.35%) with/without attenuation

148 dB/142 dB

Dynamic range

138 dB

Nominal Impedance

18 Ω

Current Consumption

4-8 mA (switchable)

Supply voltage

48 V +/- 4V

Diameter

head: 51mm, body: 30mm

Length

210 mm

Weight

512 g

Special features

Heated capsules, to work in conditions of down to -30 degrees and in environments with extreme humidity

Connector Type (3 meter cable is part of the set)

ODU mini-snap 10-pin XLR-type, to 4× 3-pin XLR

Capsule assignment

Out 1 – L – XLR-white (bottom capsule)
Out 2 – R – XLR-red (top capsule)
Out 3 – LS – XLR-brown (top capsule)
Out 4 – RS – XLR-black (bottom capsule)

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