C518
Professional miniature clamp-on condenser microphone
The C518 professional miniature clamp-on microphone is the ultimate tool for recording of drums and percussion. Its cardioid polar pattern rejects overspill from nearby instruments. A continuously adjustable vise-type clamp makes it easy to fix the microphone securely on the rim of drums or percussion instruments. A special snap-on stabilizer keeps the gooseneck in a defined position.
The MPAV from C518 M features an integrated, switchable bass cut for adjusting the microphone?s frequency response. The C518 ML package includes a mini-XLR cable and the unique A400 adapter plate for easy mounting onto wireless body-pack transmitters PT40/45/450/470.
- Cardioid polar pattern
rejects overspill from nearby instruments - Full-metal housing with shock mount
protects the precious capsule from hard beats - Integrated mounting clamp
for safe fit on a wide variety of instruments - Included gooseneck holder
always keeps the microphone in optimum position - Detachable microphone cable
easy to install and service
| General | |
|---|---|
| Audio Frequency bandwidth | 60 to 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 5 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 31 dB-A |
| Signal to Noise | 63 dB-A |
| Electrical Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 2000 Ohms |
| Polar Patterns | Cardioid |
| Powering Interface | |
| Voltage | 9 to 52 V |
| Current | 2 mA |
| Audio Output | |
| Type | Mini XLR |
| Gender | Female |
| Contacts | 3-pin |
| Design | |
| Body | metal |
| Finish | matte black |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Width | 47 mm |
| Height | 200 mm |
| Net Weight | 220 g |
| SKU | Manufacturer’s SKU | Image | Name | Colour/description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG0584 | 3064X00010 |  | C518 M | with full-size XLR connector |
| AKG0586 | 3064X00020 | | C518 ML | with mini-XLR connector |
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