{"product_id":"samson-c02-small-diaphragm-pencil-condenser-microphone-single","title":"Samson C02 Small Diaphragm Pencil Condenser Microphone (Single)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge diaphragm condensers get the attention, but for anything with a fast attack a pencil condenser is usually the more honest microphone. The C02 is Samson's small diaphragm option, designed to capture every nuance and characteristic of a production without smoothing the edges off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetail and transients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe low-mass diaphragm gives the C02 a linear frequency response with optimal transient response, which is why it suits acoustic instruments so well. Response runs from 40 Hz to 20 kHz, sensitivity is -40 dBV\/Pa into a 200 ohm rated impedance, and dynamic range is 112 dB against an equivalent noise level of 22 dB (A weighted, IEC\/DIN 651). It runs on standard 48V phantom power and draws only 3.5 mA, so a bus of them will not trouble a mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCardioid, and loud sources are fine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe C02 uses a tight cardioid polar pattern that captures audio in front of the microphone while minimising pickup from the sides and back. That increases isolation between instruments and reduces feedback on stage. Maximum SPL is 134 dB at 0.5 percent THD, measured at 1 kHz, which is why Samson also puts it forward as a drum overhead and cymbal mic. Nothing an acoustic guitar, mandolin or hi-hat can do will overload it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne now, a stereo pair later\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the single microphone version. Worth knowing: Samson matches C02 units to within 0.5 dB of each other for sensitivity, which is why the mic is also sold as a pair for stereo recording of ensembles and for drum overheads. If you start with one for acoustic guitar or spoken content, adding a second later gives you a genuine stereo option rather than two mics that never quite agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 20 mm across, 150 mm long and 170 g, the C02 goes where a large diaphragm mic will not: inside a drum kit, under a piano lid, tucked in on a crowded stage or clipped onto a stand in the field. Samson lists it for content creation, audio for video, education and theatre production work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49101142327552,"sku":"C02C","price":91.74,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/0871\/5776\/files\/samson-c02c-01.jpg?v=1785434582","url":"https:\/\/musicshop.sg\/products\/samson-c02-small-diaphragm-pencil-condenser-microphone-single","provider":"Musicshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}