| Type | ECondenser (electret bias) |
| Polar Pattern | MX395/O: Omnidirectional MX395/C: Cardioid MX395/BI: Bidirectional |
| Output Impedance | EIA Rated at 150 Ω (170 Ω actual) |
| Output Configuration | Active balanced |
| Sensitivity (at 1 kHz , open circuit voltage) | Cardioid: –35 dBV/Pa (18 mV) Omnidirectional: –28 dBV/Pa (42 mV) Bidirectional: –37 dBV/Pa (14 mV) 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL |
| Maximum sPl (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load) | Cardioid: 121 dB Omnidirectional: 114 dB Bidirectional: 123 dB |
| Equivalent output Noise (A-weighted) | Cardioid: 28 dB SPL Omnidirectional: 21 dB SPL Bidirectional: 29 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz) | Cardioid: 66 dB Omnidirectional: 73 dB Bidirectional: 65 dB |
| Dynamic Range (1 kΩ load at 1 kHz) | Cardioid: 93 dB Omnidirectional: 93 dB Bidirectional: 94 dB |
| Common Mode Rejection (10 Hz–100 kHz) | 45 dB minimum |
| Preamplifier output Clipping level (1% THD) | –8 dBV (0.4 V) |
| Polarity | 3-Pin XLR: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector. 5-Pin XLR: Positive sound pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 4 relative to pin 2 of output XLR connector. |
| Weight | Net: 0.136 kg (0.30 lbs.) Packaged: 0.374 kg (0.825 lbs.) |
| Logic Connections | LED IN: Active low (≤1.0V), TTL compatible. Absolute maximum voltage: -0.7V to 50V. |
| Environmental Conditions | Operating Temperature: -18–57 °C (0–135 °F) Storage Temperature: -29–74 °C (-20–165 °F) Relative Humidity: 0–95% |
| Power Requirements | MX395: 11–52 Vdc phantom, 2.0 mA MX395-LED: 48–52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mAs |