| Type | Condenser (electret bias) |
| Frequency Response | 50 to 17000 Hz |
| Polar Pattern | MX396/C-DUAL: 3 x Cardioid |
| Output Impedance | EIA Rated at 150 Ohms (170 Ohms actual) |
| Output Configuration | Active balanced |
| Sensitivity (at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage) | -35 dBV/Pa (18 mV) 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL |
| Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kilohms load) | 122 dB |
| Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted) | 28 dB SPL |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz) | 66 dB |
| Dynamic Range (1 kilohm load at 1 kHz) | 94 dB |
| Common Mode Rejection (10 Hz to 100 kHz) | 45 dB minimum |
| Preamplifier Output Clipping Level (1% THD) | -7 dBV (0.5 V) |
| Weight | Net: 1.29 lbs. Packaged: 2.02 lbs. |
| Logic Connections | LED IN: Active low (≤1.0V), TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V. LOGIC OUT: Active low (≤1.0V), sinks up to 20mA, TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V (up to 50V through 3 kilohms) |
| Mute Switch Attenuation | -50 dB minimum |
| Cable | 20 ft attached unterminated cable with three shielded audio pairs and three shielded conductors for logic control |
| Environmental Conditions | Operating Temperature: -18 to 57 deg. C (0 to 135 deg. F) Storage Temperature: -29 to 74 deg. C (-20 to 165 deg. F) Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% |
| Power Requirements | MX396/C-TRI: 48–52 Vdc phantom, 12.0 mA |