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Saramonic SoundBird T3 Pro Directional XLR Microphone
The Saramonic SoundBird T3 is a directional XLR Condenser Microphone with cardioid polar pattern, built-in rechargeable battery and 150Hz low cut switch that delivers broadcast-quality sound.
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Saramonic SoundBird T3 Pro Directional XLR Microphone Summary
The Saramonic SoundBird T3 is directional shotgun microphone features a cardioid polar pattern, built-in rechargeable battery, 150 Hz low cut switch, +6 dB high frequency boost, -10 db PAD and power button.
The Sound Bird T3 from Saramonic is a professional shotgun microphone that delivers broadcast-quality sound for 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.
150 Hz 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 or furry windshield is placed over the microphone and improves the intelligibility of recorded speech.
Rechargeable Built-in Li-ion Battery
The built-in battery supports at least 150 hours operation.
Solid Brass Construction
Prevents radio frequency interference for clean sound
Gold-Plated XLR Connector
Resists corrosion and ensures excellent signal transfer
Battery Indicator
If you would like to check the battery level during recording, double press the Power button, the 4 indicators will show the remaining battery capacity. If 4 indicators are all blue, the battery is full.
What’s in the box
- Sound Bird T3 microphone
- XLR output cable
- Micro USS cable for charging
- Foam windshield
- Mic Clip SR-SMC1
- Boompole / Mic Stand Shock Mount SR-SMC3
- A waterproof microphone carry case
Saramonic Sound Bird T3 microphone Specifications
Type |
On-Camera Microphone |
Directional Pattern |
Cardioid |
Frequency Range |
75 to 20k Hz (selectable HPF 150 Hz) |
Sensitivity |
-38 ± 3dB(OdB=1 V/Pa,at 1 kH 1.5V 2.2K) |
Output Impedance |
150ohm |
Dynamic Range |
125 dB (per IEC651) |
Maximum SPL |
f=1KHzTHD, 1% 105 dB |
Signal to Noise Ratio |
80 dB SPL(per IEC651) |
high pass filter button |
150 Hz |
high frequency boost |
+6 dB |
PAD |
-10 dB |
Material |
Brass |
Output Connection |
3-pin XLR, balanced output between Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-) and Pin 1 (ground) |
Power |
48V phantom power built-in lithium battery (battery life:150 hours) |
Dimension |
2.2 x 2.2 x 28.2 cm |
Weight |
240.5g |
On-camera XLR mics from Saramonic in this latest series include:
- SoundBird T3 Pro Directional XLR Microphone - this mic
- SoundBird V1 Supercardioid XLR Microphone
- Soundbird T3L Shotgun Directional XLR Microphone
Check out our complete range of microphones here, including accessories from Saramonic and much more.
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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!