Crown CM310A Handheld Vocal Mic

CROWN CM310A Details

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 CM310A Handheld Vocal Microphone
Handheld vocal microphone with extremely high gain-before-feedback and isolation.

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 Crown's 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.

CROWN CM310A Specs

Transducer type: Electret condenser.
Frequency response (typical): 80 Hz to 15,000 Hz.
Polar pattern: Cardioid.
Impedance: 200 ohms balanced. Recommended minimum load impedance 1000 ohms.
Open circuit sensitivity, typical, close talking: 1.7 mV/Pa* (–55.5 dBV/Pa).
Power sensitivity, typical, close talking: –54.5 dB re 1 mW/Pa*.
Equivalent noise level (self-noise): 21.5 dB SPL typical (0 dB = 0.0002 dyne/cm2), A-weighted.
S/N Ratio: 72.5 dB at 94 dB SPL.
Maximum SPL for 3% THD: 151 dB SPL with 48V
phantom, 143 dB SPL with 12V phantom.
Operating voltage: Phantom power, 12V to 48V DC, positive voltage on pins 2 and 3 with respect to pin 1 of output connector.
Polarity: Positive pressure on the diaphragm produces a positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 of output connector.
Current drain: 1.7 milliamperes.
Cable: None supplied; use 2-conductor shielded microphone cable.
Connector: 3-pin professional audio connector (XLR type).
Switches: Internal DIP switch on PC board sets frequency response to FLAT or RISING. The CM-310ASW also has a magnetic reed switch in
the handle that turns the mic on and off. Materials: Rugged aluminum alloy housing, steel grille.
Finish: Satin black.
Net weight: 7.1 oz. (200 g).
Dimensions: See Fig.4.
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), Crown PH-4B phantom power supply (4 channels, AC powered). Replacement parts: Field-replaceable grillescreen is
available from Crown’s Parts Department.

 

CROWN CM310A Documentation

CM310A Manual (pdf)

 

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