AKG C 518 M Miniature Cardioid Condenser Clamp-On Microphone

C 518 M Miniature Cardioid Condenser Clamp-On Microphone description:

The AKG C518M Miniature cardioid condenser clamp-on microphone with shock mounted capsule - XLR. Great microphone for drums, percussion and brass instruments.

The AKG C518M is the ultimate miniature condenser microphone for drums and percussions. Its cardioid polar pattern rejects overspill from nearby instruments. The C 518 M has a continuously adjustable vice-type clamp that makes it easy to fix the microphone securely on the top hoop of most drums or percussion instruments. An external shock mount provides high mechanical-noise rejection. A special snap-on stabilizer knee will keep the gooseneck bent at a defined angle. The C 518 M is a condenser microphone and therefore needs a power supply. It can be powered with external 9 to 52 V universal phantom power. This version includes a useful switchable bass rolloff (-4 dB at 100 Hz) on the XLR connector body.

The main features of the AKG C518M include:

• Miniature cardioid condenser clamp-on microphone with shock mounted capsule, ideal for miking drums and percussions plus brass
• For 9 to 52 V universal phantom power
• Includes an AKG W 44 Windscreen, an AKG A 518 stabilizer knee, a 10-ft. (3-m) plug-in connecting cable with phantom power adapter with integrated 3-pin XLR connector and switchable bass rolloff (-4 dB at 100 Hz) plus a protective case
• Integrated gooseneck
• Continuously adjustable vice type clamp
• Type: pre-polarized condenser microphone
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency range: 60 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV re 1 V/Pa)
• Impedance: = 200 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: = 2000 ohms
• Max. SPL for 1%/3% THD: 130/132 dB SPL
• Equivalent noise level: 31 dB(A) to DIN 45412
• Finish: Matte black
• Size (microphone only): length: 200 mm (7.9 in.), max. width: 47 mm (1.9 in.)
• Net weight (microphone and cable): C 518 M: 220 g (7.8 oz.), C 518 ML: 110 g (3.9 oz.)
• Shipping weight: C 518 M: 450 g (15.9 oz.), C 518 ML: 330 g (11.7 oz.)