The ‘H1’ Hand Held Condenser is based on the sE2a condenser capsule, re-voiced and tuned to accept an SPL of up to 145dB. The H1 has been designed to meet the needs of both the project studio user and the live/touring market.

The H1 has a specialised ‘internal shock mount’ which allows it to be hand-held during a live performance with very low handling noise, much like a traditional dynamic mic. However, it’s capsule is that of a true condenser, so live performances are much ‘clearer and richer’ than they would be with a dynamic mic.

It’s a true all-rounder with fantastic studio recordings and a live sound that will astound you.

• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
• Sensitivity: 2 mV/Pa at 1 HZ into 1 Kohm
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Impedance: ≤ 200 Ohms
• Equivalent Noise Level: 18dB(A weighted)
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD@1000Hz: 145dB
• Power Requirement: Phantom power 48V±4V
• Amplifier Dynamic Range: 127dB
• Maximum Output Voltage: 1.4V
• Connector: 3-pin

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