Type
Condenser (electret bias)

Frequency Response
50–17000 Hz

Polar Pattern
MX405/C, MX410/C: Cardioid
MX405/S, MX410/S: Supercardioid

Output Impedance
EIA Rated at 150 ? (170 ? actual)

Output Configuration
Active balanced

Sensitivity (at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage)
Cardioid: –35 dBV/Pa (18 mV)
Supercardioid: –34 dBV/Pa (21 mV)
1 Pascal=94 dB SPL

Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 k? load)
Cardioid: 121 dB
Supercardioid: 120 dB

Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted)
Cardioid: 28 dB SPL
Supercardioid: 27 dB SPL

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz)
Cardioid: 66 dB
Supercardioid: 68 dB

Dynamic Range (1 k? load at 1 kHz)
93 dB

Common Mode Rejection (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
45 dB minimum

Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD)
–8 dBV (0.4 V)

Polarity
3-Pin XLR: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive
voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector.
5-Pin XLR: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive
voltage on pin 4 relative to pin 2 of output XLR connector.

Net Weight
MX405: 0.054 kg (0.119 lbs)
MX410: 0.068 kg (0.150 lbs)
MX400DP: 0.516 kg (1.138 lbs)
MX400SMP (w/ Kit): 0.125 kg (0.275 lbs)

Logic Connections
LED IN: Active low (?1.0V), TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage:
-0.7V to 50V.
LOGIC OUT: Active low (?1.0V), sinks up to 20mA, TTL compatible.
Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V (up to 50V through 3k?).

Mute Switch Attenuation
–50 dB minimum

Cable
MX400DP: 6.1 m (20 ft) attached cable with shielded audio pair
terminated at a 3-pin male XLR and three unterminated conductors for
logic control

Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature: -18–57 °C (0–135 °F)
Storage Temperature: -29–74 °C (-20–165 °F)
Relative Humidity: 0–95%

Power Requirements
48–52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mA