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SONY CORP.

CONDENSER MICROPHONE
C-37A

SONY CORPORATION
351, Kitashinagawa-6
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo,
Japan.

10000 33-1
SONY CORP.

CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-37A

High quality variable-directional condenser microphone Model C-37A for


professional use (TV, BC) has been successfully developed by Sony
Corporation and is now available in the market. Directional characteristics is
easily changeable for use in Studio and Auditorium, Features are stable,
trouble-free operation; noise-free; exceptionally smooth frequency response
and sturdy construction.

CONSTRUCTION
This microphone set consists of a microphone (C-37A) and a power-supply
(CP-2). At the upper part of the microphone is a capsule mounted in the
protecting cover which consists of a double layer of different metal gauze, and
the lower part is statically shielded with metallic case which houses 6AU6 and
all essential parts of the single stage amplifier.
Specially designed plastic diaphram with a thickness of only 6u (u=l/1,000
mm), coated on one side by a sputtering process with pure gold having a
thickness of 0.3um, is used with great advantages.
This insulating foil gives protection against accidental short circuits between
the metallic side of the diaphram and the fixed electrode, high stability and
exceptionally smooth response.
By turning the little screw, provided at the back of the cover, to left or to right,
directional characteristics can easily be changed, from uni-directional (U) to
non-directional (N) and vice versa.

USES
The mike is supplied from power-supply (CP-2) and the distance between
mike and power-supply can be extended to 240 ft., causing no change in
characteristics. 30 ft. (CE-10) or 60 ft. (CE-20) of extension cable with
200-5P connector is available. Three frequency responses are obtainable by
means of a switch (V, M1 & M2) provided on the panel of power-supply.

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Type: Condenser Type

Directional Characteristics:
Non-directional: Becomes directional at 3,000 c/s
Uni-directional: The maximum front-to-back
sensitivity difference is more
than 15 db in the range of 20 –
15,000 c/s

Output Impedance: 200 ohms

Output Level:
Non-directional: -72 db (0 db=l Volt/dyne/cm2)
Uni-directional: -70 db (0 db=l volt/dyne/cm2)

S/N: More than 45 db for signal of


1 micro-bar at 1,000 c/s

Frequency Response:
Non-directional: 30 - 16,000 c/s
Uni-directional: 30 - 16,000 c/s
Power Supply: Alternating current 50 or 60 c/s
100 or 117 volts
Finish: Gray plating and satin chromium

Stand Screw: l/2" pipe thread (5/8" 27 thread)

Dimensions: Refer to illustrations Fig. 1


and 2

Weight:
Microphone: 1.1 lbs.
Power supply: 6 lbs.

Cables Outside diameter 9/32" (7mm)


rubber-jacketed)

Tubes: 6AU6 (1) for amplifier


6X4 (1) for rectifier

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