BLM 03 C

BOUNDARY LAYER CAPSULE

Features

  • can be placed unobtrusively
  • preferred uses: on speaker tables, altars, in a grand piano or as a room microphone
  • only 80 mm in diameter
  • cable length: 5 m / 16.40 ft

Order number

  • No. 131501

Description

The BLM 03 C is connected through its fixed cable to a Colette CMC microphone amplifier, thus resulting in a complete microphone. All known properties of the BLM 03 C are identical to those of the BLM 3.

It is recommended to use the BLM 03 C when the BLM 3 is too large (for example when recording for TV or film) or too heavy (for example when gluing to the roof inside a vehicle or under the lid of a grand piano).

Since the BLM 03 C includes active electronics, it is not compatible with other active accessories such as RC, KC.

Practice

The small dimensions of the BLM 03 C in combination with the matte gray Nextel surface enable a particularly discreet placement. Even completely invisible placement is possible if the microphone is hidden under a tablecloth made of lightweight fabric.

Due to its small size, however, it should be noted that the BLM 03 C should definitely rest on a sufficiently large, sound-reflecting surface. When recording a panel discussion, a table may be sufficient. For most music recordings a larger area is recommended.

The BLM 03 C can also be mounted in a grand piano with the lid open or closed.

Technical Specifications

Pickup pattern

Half-space

Frequency range

20 Hz - 26 kHz
20 Hz - 43 kHz with CMC 6xt

Sensitivity

-36 dB (V/Pa), 16 mV/Pa

Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)

12 dB

Equivalent noise level (CCIR)

23 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)

82 dB

Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %)

130 dB-SPL with CMC 6
134 dB-SPL with CMC 6

Diameter

80 mm

Height

8,6 mm

Weight

233 g

Surface finish

matte gray

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