Meet the Ball, the latest addition to our
award-winning family of hand-built microphones. So-named for its unique
shape and inimitable Blue styling, The Ball is our first offering in
the dynamic mic category. But a phantom-powered dynamic? Yes. And no.
Most recordists know that conventional dynamic mics do not require
external DC power. Rather, they employ a relatively simple circuit and
derive their output voltage through electromagnetic induction. While
this makes them rugged, reliable and easier to operate than their
electrostatic counterparts, they also present the user with a unique
set of problems. Chief among these is frequency-dependent variable
resistance which has dramatic effects on the transducer’s acoustic
balance, phase coherence, noise specification and overall output. Our
engineers solved this problem by incorporating a phantom-powered
proprietary active balancing circuit in the Ball’s output stage. This
circuit maintains a constant pure-resistive 50-ohm load across the
useable frequency spectrum yielding an exceptionally smooth and open
sound previously unheard of in a dynamic microphone. Additionally, as a
dynamic mic, the Ball is capable of handling extremely high sound
pressure levels without distortion, making it the ideal choice for
studio, stage, broadcast, film or any other applications where
reliability, versatility and the utmost sound quality is required.
Specifications
- Year Introduced: 2003
- Operating Principal: Dynamic transducer with active"Class-A" phantom-powered solid-state circuitry
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 35Hz - 16kHz
- Sensitivity: 3.5mV/Pa at 1kHz, 1 Pa = 94dB SPL
- Output Impedance: 50?
- Recommended Load Impedance: 2k?
- Maximum SPL: 146 dB SPL (2k? load at 1% THD)
- Output Noise Level: 18 dB-A
- Power Requirement: 48V DC Phantom Power
- Current Draw: 2.5 mA
