Opus 88

Beyerdynamic Opus 88 Condenser Clip-on Drum Microphone

The Opus 88 is an ideal condenser microphone (back electret) for miking drums, especially toms and snare drums. The microphone clamp is equipped with an integrated pre-amp. The microphone capsule is mounted on a short gooseneck allowing optimum positioning. For connection the Opus 88 is fitted with a 3-pin XLR-plug at the microphone clamp.

Features:

• Short, flexible gooseneck with horizontal swivel joint for optimum positioning
• Rugged construction with rubber shock-mounted microphone capsule
• Patented microphone clamp with integrated pre-amp and XLR connection
• No disturbing cable between microphone head and pre-amp
• Cardioid polar pattern for high-gain-before feedback
• Wide transmission range
• Phantom powering 11 - 52 V

Specifications:

• Transducer type: Condenser (back electret)
• Operating principle: Pressure gradient
• Frequency response: 30 - 20,000 Hz
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Open circuit voltage: 5 mV/Pa = -46 dBV
• Nominal impedance: 200 Ω
• Load impedance: > 1 kΩ
• Max. SPL at f = 1 kHz:
  • 136 dB (at 48 V phantom power)
  • 126 dB (at 12 V phantom power)
• S/N ratio: 64 dB
• A-weighted equivalent SPL: 22 dB
• Supply voltage: 11 - 52 V phantom (recommended phantom power: 48 V)
• Current consumption: < 6 mA
• Connection: 3-pin XLR, male
• Dimensions:
  • Clamp (W x H): 85 x 118 mm
  • Gooseneck length: 20 mm
  • Total length: 120 mm
  • Weight incl. clamp: approx. 145 g