Crown CM200A Handheld Cardioid Condenser Microphone

CROWN CM200A Details ^top

The CM Series of condenser microphones by Crown offer exceptional quality at truly affordable prices. With application-specific microphones, ranging from professional-grade headworn microphones to critical-response microphones for the most demanding recording applications, the CM Series can fit most any microphone need. Types include hand-held, headworn, hanging, or stand-mounted.

With innovations such as Crowns patented Differoid technology, the CM series combines years of technical know-how with durable, high-quality materials and workmanship. These qualities are direct contributors to the successful performances of our customers, and a primary reason for the success Crown enjoys today.

Used by world-renowned artists such as Garth Brooks, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson, the Crown CM-311A Differoid microphone is the headworn microphone of choice for the live-performance industry. Featuring clear, crisp vocal performance in a lightweight package, this microphone signifies the quality and performance value of the Crown CM Series of microphones.

Crown CM200A Microphone
The Crown® CM-200A and CM-200ASW are cardioid condenser microphones for professional vocal and instrumental use. They offer studio quality sound, yet are rugged enough to withstand hard professional use in the field. Their outstanding performance is complemented with handsome styling and a comfortable balance. The CM-200A and CM-200ASW are identical except that the CM-200ASW has an on-off switch in the handle. It is a silent-operating magnetic reed switch.

The sound of the CM-200A or CM-200ASW is smooth and non-harsh- yet very articulate- with a wider frequency range than standard vocal microphones. When used up-close, its proximity effect boosts the low-frequency response for a warm, robust sound. An upper-midrange "presence peak" adds intelligibility.

The cardioid polar pattern increases gain-beforefeedback, rejects unwanted background noise, and discriminates against sounds approaching the rear of the microphone.

A built-in multi-stage pop filter effectively suppresses explosive breath sounds. Handling noise is extremely low. The unit can withstand repeated drops and abuse, as well as extremely loud sound pressure levels without distortion. The output of the microphone is balanced, low impedance, which allows long cable runs without hum pickup or high-frequency loss. The unit can be phantom powered from the console or other remote power supply.

Included with the CM-200A and CM-200ASW is a convenient carrying pouch, an adjustable microphone stand adapter for mounting the unit to any microphone stand, and a foam windscreen to further reduce breath popping and wind noise.

Features:
Cardioid polar pattern reduces feedback and background noise.
Smooth, articulate sound with up-close bass boost.
Built rugged for the road.
Handsome styling and comfortable balance.
Multi-stage pop filter, low handling noise.

CROWN CM200A Specs ^top

Type: Cardioid condenser vocal-instrumental microphone.
Element: Electret condenser.
Frequency Response (typical): 80 Hz to 15,000 Hz.
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Impedance: 150 ohms nominal, 200 ohms actual, balanced. Recommended minimum load impedance 1000 ohms.
Open Circuit Sensitivity (48 V supply): 3.0 mV/Pa* (–53 dBV/Pa).
Power Sensitivity: –52 dBm/Pa*.
Equivalent Noise Level (self-noise): 21.5 dB SPL typical (0 dB = .0002 dyne/cm2), A-weighted.
S/N Ratio: 72.5 dB at 94 dB SPL.
Maximum SPL for 3% THD: 151 dB SPL with 48V supply; 143 dB SPL with 12V supply.
Polarity: Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces a positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 of output connector.
Operating Voltage: Phantom power, 12 to 48 volts
DC, positive voltage on pins 2 and 3 with respect to pin 1 of output connector.
Current Drain: 1.7 mA.
Materials: Rugged aluminum alloy housing, steel grille.
Finish: Satin black.
Cable: None supplied; use 2-conductor shielded microphone cable.
Connector: 3-pin male XLR type.
Switch (CM-200ASW only): Silent-operating magnetic reed on-off switch in the handle. “On” is toward the front of the microphone.
Net Weight: 7 oz. (199 g).
Dimensions:
Included Accessories: Carrying pouch, ASA-2 microphone stand adapter and WS-4 windscreen.
Optional Accessories: Crown PH-1A phantom power supply (1 channel, battery or AC adapter powered).
*1 pascal = 10 dynes/cm2 = 10 microbars = 94 dB SPL.

CROWN CM200A Documentation ^top

CM200A Manual (pdf)