Data Sheet

Thomann GmbH • Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 • 96138 Burgebrach • Germany • www.thomann.de

DocID: 172090_13.08.15

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally

friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal

recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly dis-

posed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal house-

hold waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please fol-

low the notes and markings on the packaging.

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Elec-

tronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do

not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste.

Dispose of this product through an approved waste disposal rm or

through your local waste facility. Comply with the rules and regulations that

apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

RB 500 - ribbon microphone

Polar pattern @ 1 kHz

Connection XLR

Transducer concept ribbon

Directivity gure-8

Field sensitivity [mV/ Pa] 1.3

Field sensitivity [dB re 1V/ Pa] -57.7

Equivalent noise level [dB(A)] 18.0

Signal-to-noise ratio [dB(A)] 76.0

Maximum SPL [dB SPL @ 1% THD] 141

Electric impedance [ohm @ 1 kHz] 260

Frequency response 0.1 m -10 dB 20 - 20.000 Hz

Weight 943 g

9 Very warm, natural sound

9 2” aluminium ribbon (2 microns)

9 Includes soft padded carrying bag, yoke mic

stand

9 Fixed XLR cable

Caution!

X Never remove the screen holding the capsule,

as this may damage the microphone!

X Never drop the mic, as this may cause severe damage!

X When the microphone is not in use, take it out of its

clamp and put it in its case. Clean with damp cloth only.