- INSTRUCTION MANUAL -
SONY CONDENSER MICROPHONE
MODEL C-37A
SONY CORPORATION
TOKYO JAPAN
The 3rd eddition
February, 1964
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‘The SONY CONDENSER MICROPHONE MODEL C-37A is @ high fidelity,
varlable directional (unt/omnt-directional) microphone developed
by SONY accoustic engineering staff.
The excellent performance of the C-37A got great reputation in the
entire field. of accoustic concern vhen it was introduced, and it *
has been used in vorld-vide broadcasting stations, film studios,
recording facilicies, etc., where superior characteristics and relf-
ability fe required, owing to ite erable function, excellent perf-
ormance, simple operation and rigid construction. .
2. Description
2:1. The upper part of the microphone is a C-3 capsule
pounted ‘in the metal netting, and the lower parc,
inside of the metal case, {8 8 cethode-follover circuit incl-
uding an electron cube 6AU6. The entire internal secenbly te
rigidly shielded against an external static field.
The diephragn of the microphone cepsule is ¢ very thin plectic
film sputtered with oure gold. Since this diaphragm ts
mounted on the capsule so that it may get full damping effect
acoustically, the condenser microphone model C-37A shows very
excellent high frequency performance
2.2, The microphone unit ts connected to the FOWER SUPPLY MODEL CP-32
through the MICROPHONE CABLE TYPE EC-10B.
The oucpuc signal from che C-37A is delivered from the connec
tor ‘located on the front panel of the CP-3B.
2.3. The new power supply unic model CP-3B 1s an improved version
of the wodel CP-3 formerly used, providing more relisble comp-
onents and printed circuit construction for higher and uniform
performance. .
2.4. Connectors for input and output, selectors for frequency resp-
onse are’ provided on the front panel of the CP-3B, and there
‘leo provided another selectors for output impedance, level
and aupply voltage are provided on the buttom and (naide of the
unic for versatile operacion.
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3. Specifications
3.1. Type: Condenser witrophone.
3.2. Output impedance: 50/250 ohms, balanced, deviation +207,
(avitchadle)
3.3. Microphone cable: Shielded 4 conductors cable with
connectors type 21-SP,
length; 20 ca.
3.4. Output receptecle: Type 21-37.
B.S. Stand screw 1/2" pipe thread, adaptor for 5/8"-27
thread is provided.
3.6. Finish: Microphone - Gray baked enamel and whice
bronze pear grained,
Pover supply - Ligh gray baked enenel
and chrome pear grained.
3.7. Tube and diode: Pentode tude 6AU6 (cathode follower)
Diode 18-125 (rectifier) -- 2,
a 1S-121 ¢ “ yore 2.
3.8. Dimensions: Refer to fig. Land 2.
3.9. Cheevte dlagrom: Refer to fig. 3 and 4.
3.10, Weighes: Microphone - 560 g.
Power supply - 2700
3.11, Power requirements: AC 100, 117 or 220 voles
50/60 ¢ps, 10 VA
3.12. Power cable: 5 meter Length UL cord.
4 Performance charactertstte
4.1, Direcetvicy Uni-directional - refer to fig.
Onni-directional - refer to fig.
4.2, Frequency response: uni-directional - refer to fig.
Omni-directional - refer to fig. 8
Frequency range; 30 - 16,000 epe
within 5 db.
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4,3. Output level:
output | Effective Open Circuit Voltage | EIA Rating
impedance | Output Level
dba (1) db (2)| av. Gy (3) ab
30 _obms =53.0 60.0 Lo 145.8
250 ohms -52.8 -53.0 2.26 = Lak. 8
¥6 db lower level signal is available for each impedence.
*Deviation +2 db.
(1) The effective ovtput level {s defined as the ratio in db
of the power avatlablé from the microphone 'to 0.001, on
the sound pressure level of 10 ubar.
The calculation is based on the nominal microphone imped-
ance.
(2) 0 db = 1 vole/10 ubar.
(3) EIA standard.
4.4. Signal to noise ratio: More than 60 db on the 1000 cpa,
10 ubar sound.
uction
The model C-37A consiste of following iteus.
1. C-37A afcrophone vith case.
2. CP-3B power supply.
3. EC-108 microphone cable, 10 meter long with connectora.
4. Carrying case.
5. Avcessories
a. Fuse, 0.54 1
D. PLlot lamp, BY 2
¢. Output connector, 21-8? 1
d. Name plate for indicating
supply voltage, 100, 117, 220 volt
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6.1. The microphone model C-37A {6 used together with the pover
supply model CP-3B which 1s connected to the C-37A through
the microphone cable.
The length of the microphone cable type EC-10B supplied is
10 weter, however, the distance betveen these ‘two unics may
be prolonged up to 60 meter without giving any effect-to the
performance.
6.2. The outpug signal froa the eicrophone is delivered from the
3P connector on the front panel of the CP-3B.
The frequency response, output level and impedance are avail-
able at several values by the following procedures.
(1) Frequency response.
By turning the 4-position switch located on the front
panel, low frequency response is varied.
The switch position M corresponds to the flat response,
and vhen che switch turned to Hl, Vl end V2, the degree
of low frequency attenuation is increased respectively.
By depressing the push-button on the front penel, attenuat-
fon in high frequency is achieved. The pilot lamp just
above the push-button is illumineted when che button is
depressed.
As to the characteristic of the attenuation, please refer
to the fig. 8.
(2) The suiech for the ouput impedance/level selection t# prov-
ided on the button of the CP-33.
By turning the screw on the buttom ich a ecreudriver,
the output impedance/level is varried, and the value selected
{a indicated through the rectangular opening
The figure 50 corcesponds the output {mpedance of 50 ohms,
and 250 to 250 ohms. The letcer "ATT" Just behind each
figure shovs thet the output level te 6 db below the normal
value.
6.3. The pover oupply te tnicially set ot the factory for the Line
voltage a¢ specified in the name plate on the back panel. By
changing the tapping of the power Cransformer inside the housing
At aay be set for either 100, 117 or 220 voltage line.
(1) Remove the housing by loosing two screws on esch side of the
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housing to get in access of the pover transformer.
(2) Change che capping of che primary side of the transforser.
(3) Whenever thie capping change is made, make certain to
change the voltage indication in the name plate to the
correct figure.
It may be noticed that there exist some noise when the switch
{s on after long time of unused period of in rainy season, but
this noise will be disappeared after several minutes of operat!
fon, and the set will show perfect performance.
Do not turn on the power without connecting the microphone to
the power supply, or do not disconnect the microphone while
the power is on
Several length of mlcrophone cable is provided co prolong the
distance between microphone and the power supply, as follows.
BC-10B - 10 meter
BC-208 20 meter
EC-30B - "30 meter
Two kind of directivity, omni- and uni-directional , are
available with the C-37A.
To change the directivity from uni- to omni-, or vice versa,
turn the small screw provided on the back of the metal netting
pext of the microphone with a screvdriver to the left or right.67 ——_+
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Directivity
Switch
(Dimension tn m{Lllnecer)i
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ter)
(Dimenatone in mi timeSymbol |Description Model or Type
Co__|C-3 capsule
T Electron tube 6AU6
R1___|carbon resistor NRD=1/2L, 100M ohms
R2 " " NRD-1/2L, 1X ohms
R3 a " WRD-1/2L, 100K ohme
CNP. Connector 21-5P(output Impedance/Level Belector
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Output
02
15 ohms 10 ohms
1121 x 2
<4 Circuit Diagram of Model CP-3B Power Supply—— 100. 88 ep
Fig.6 Dicccelons! Pecceen C-374 Mlerouhons ae cs
‘Qunt-direccionsl posicion
—— 9% esSpecifications
Type
Vaccum tube
Directivity
Frequency range
Output level
Output impedance
Low-cut
Weight
oa7A
Condenser
GAUGA
Uni-directionel/Onuni-directional (selectable)
30 - 16,000 Hz
Uni - 53 dB /Pa
Omni - $4 dB /Pa
200 or 50 Ohus
Ma, Mi. V
680 g (with ceble)
UnhBireetenal freqvercy response
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Frequeney fn ent