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Saramonic Soundbird T3L Shotgun Directional XLR Microphone
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The Saramonic Soundbird T3L Shotgun Directional XLR Microphone is a professional extra long Condenser mic with a super-cardioid polar pattern and High Frequency Boost as well as a -10dB Pad.
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Saramonic Soundbird T3L Shotgun Directional XLR Microphone Summary
The Saramonic Soundbird T3L is a super-long directional on-camera shotgun microphone, which features a super-cardioid polar pattern, built-in rechargeable battery,75Hz/150Hz low cut switch,+6dB high frequency boost,-10db PAD and power button.
Soundbird T3L is perfect for applications such as DSLR video making,ENG filmmaking, field recording, sound design and broadcast applications.
-10dB Pad
Attenuates the microphone input to allow for the recording of loud sounds without clipping
75Hz/150Hz High Pass Filter
Reduces low frequency and infrasonic rumble from HVAC systems indoors or street traffic outdoors from over-powering the recording
High Frequency Boost
Restores some of the high frequency content that is often lost when a blimp of furry windwhield is placed over the microphone and improves the intelligibility recorded speech
High Frequency Boost
The built-in battery supports at least 150hours operation
Battery Indicator
If you would like to check the battery level during recording ,double press the Power button, the 5 indicators will show the remaining battery capacity, if 5 indicators are all blue, the battery is full
Supplied with foam windshield, mic clip and shock mount,XLR Cable and MicroUSB charging cable
What’s in the box
- Soundbird T3L Microphone
- Micro USB Cable
- SR-SMC1 Mic Clip
- SR-SMC3 Shock Mount
- Foam Windshield
- 60cm(1.9′) XLR Cable
On-camera XLR mics from Saramonic in this latest series include:
- SoundBird T3 Pro Directional XLR Microphone
- SoundBird V1 Supercardioid XLR Microphone
- Soundbird T3L Shotgun Directional XLR Microphone - this model
Saramonic Soundbird T3L Microphone Specifications
Acoustic Principle: |
Line gradient |
Directional Pattern: |
Super-cardioid |
Frequency Range: |
35 to 20kHz (selectable HPF 75/150Hz) |
Sensitivity: |
-36±3dB (0dB=1V/Pa, at 1KHz)1.5V 2.2k |
Output inpedance: |
150 ohm |
Maximum Output: |
10dBu (at 1kHz, 1%THD into 1 kOhm) |
Dynamic Range: |
125dB (per IEC651) |
Maximum SPL: |
110dB |
Signal to Noise Ratio: |
80dB SPL (per IEC651) |
Power: |
48V phantom power;
built-in lithium battery (battery life:150 hours) |
Dimensions: |
395*23*23mm |
Weight: |
222g |
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!