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Core Sound TetraMic
TetraMic Specifications

(Last updated 10/10/2012)

Specifications (see Note 1)

  • Microphone Type: tetrahedral, single-point Ambisonics surround sound
  • Raw capsule information:
    • Number: four
    • Medium-sized diaphragm: ~12 mm
    • Pattern: cardioid
    • Type: electret condensor
  • TetraMic pattern: variable, selected at decode
  • Capsule ordering and channel assigment (the "front" of TetraMic is indicated by the "Core" logo; the "left/right" assignment is based on viewing the TetraMic capsule from its rear):
    • Channel 1: LFU (left/front/up)
    • Channel 2: RFD (right/front/down
    • Channel 3: LBD (left/back/down
    • Channel 4: RBU (right/back/up)
  • Capsules tested, selected and matched into sets, with calibration data supplied to "VVMic for TetraMic" decode software
  • Frequency response:
    • Raw: 40 Hz - 18.5 KHz +/- 4 dB
    • Corrected: 30 Hz - 18.5 KHz +/- 2 dB
  • Self noise: 19 dBA per capsule. Self noise can decrease or increase depending on selected decode
  • Phase: non-inverting when used with the Phantom Power Adapter 2 (shipped with all orders after December 1, 2009; inverting when used with the original Core Sound PPA
  • Maximum SPL per capsule: 135 dB
  • Sensitivity per capsule: 7.0 mV/Pa nominal (-43 re: 1V/Pa)
  • Output connector:
    • compatible with Switchcraft TB6M (mates with TA6F)
    • breaks out via breakout cable to four 3-pin mini-XLR plugs (P3), compatible with Switchcraft TA3F
  • Power:
    • 4.5 to 6 VDC into breakout cable's 3-Pin mini-XLR plugs
    • 48 Volt Phantom Power with optional PPA2 (Phantom Power Adapter 2)
    • approximately 15 mA @ 48 VDC total (3.5 mA per capsule) when using PPA2
    • If 48V is not available, each PPA2 can be powered by a single AA battery
  • Shaft diameter: 1/2-inch (12 mm)
  • Weight: 3 ounces (85 grams)

Note 1: Using TetraMic with power supplies other than those provided by Core Sound will void all performance specifications.

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