Topic: Beyerdynamic CK930 Info

[FOB_DFC]

I'm trying to assemble some info on the Beyerdynamic CK930, but I haven't been able to find much. It appears Front End Audio is selling them, but they may or may not be shipping them. I did find this recent article that mentions them (bold added by me)...

TG-X 930 debuts at ProLight & Sound
Germany - At ProLight & Sound 2008 beyerdynamic will premiere its top-of-the line vocal microphone TG-X 930. Using the capsule of the MC 930 true condenser microphone as a basis, beyerdynamic developed a vocal microphone with the TG-X 930.

Due to the typically small pick-up distance with vocal microphones, the proximity effect of the cardioid capsule was compensated to achieve absolutely neutral transmission of even the subtlest vocal nuances. A slight treble boost ensures an open and detailed sound without ever being obtrusive, says the company.

The stainless steel basket with multilayer gauze and additional inner basket, already used in the interchangeable microphone capsules of the Opus 900 wireless series, provides protection against pop sounds. It is easy to clean and significantly improves rear-attenuation and hence feedback suppression.

The maximum sound pressure level is 150dB SPL. Thanks to a low internal noise level the TG-X 930 offers a high dynamic range. Through the internal structure of the transducer system the microphone is largely insensitive to the moisture problem encountered with vocal mics. The turned brass housing of the TG-X 930 comes in either matte black or a satin nickel-plated finish to suit the given stage situation.

*Also new at Frankfurt from beyerdynamic will be the CK 930, a new miniature true condenser microphone. The CK 930 combines a compact true condenser microphone capsule with a remote pre-amplifier. Accurate sound reproduction and the smallest dimensions were both important factors in its optimisation, says the company.
(Jim Evans)
(14 February 2008)

does anyone have any more info? I'm curious about expected shipping dates, prices including cap/body/active, and any specs.

[FOB_DFC]

I also found two seperate references stating that the mics were unvailed at trade shows in 2006, but yet it appears nothing has ever hit the street.

here are the references:
http://www.doctorproaudio.com/doctor/noticias/beyer-mc-840.shtml
http://www.sweetwater.com/insync/03/21/2006/

[flipp]

Use the advanced search feature here at TS. You'll get a half-dozen or so results. Seems the mics have been shown at trade shows and are in the German Beyer catalog but have not been released despite several inferences that they would have been shipping by now. If you're really interested, get in touch with BeyerUSA. See if they have any new information. If they do, please post.

Probably the best result from searching ts.com can be found on this page: http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,77065.315.html