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- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Switchable -10dB PAD
- Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Max. SPL: 140/150 dB (THD = 0.5%)
- Electrical impedance: 200 Ohm
- Requires phantom power
- Diameter: 53 mm
- Length: 162 mm
- Net weight: 320 g
- Colour: Black
- Incl. shock mount
- Highly affordable AKG large-diaphragm microphone technology
- Cardioid polar pattern for multiplicity of vocal and instrument applications
The earlier model C 3000 has had a large fan club in the project studio and home recording worlds for years. For the new C 3000 B, AKG designed a special 1-inch large-diaphragm transducer that closely approximates the vibration performance of top-class studio microphones, but can be made at much lower cost.
Due to its surface area and special capsule tuning, the C 3000 B large-diaphragm transducer produces an exceptionally pleasing, smooth sound. Unlike in the C 3000, the switchable 10-dB preattenuation pad immediately follows the transducer in the signal path, thus increasing the C 3000 B\'s SPL capability by a true 10 dB. Loud sound sources are therefore no problem.
An acoustically optimized cardioid polar pattern makes the C 3000 B an excellent choice for both recording and live sound applications where high gain before feedback is paramount.
| Polar pattern |
cardioid |
| Frequency range |
20 to 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity |
25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV) |
| Max. SPL |
140/150 dB (k=0,5%) |
| Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3) |
25 dB |
| Equivalent noise level |
14 dB-A |
| Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) |
80 dB |
| Preattenuation pad |
10 dB, switchable |
| Bass filter |
6 dB/octave below 500 Hz |
| Impedance |
200 ohms |
| Recommended load impedance |
>1000 ohms |
| Supply voltage |
9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596 |
| Current consumption |
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| Connector |
3-pin XLR |
| Finish |
silver gray |
| Net weight |
320 g / 11.3 oz. |
| Shipping weight |
950 g / 2.1 lbs. |
| Patent(s) |
Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488) |
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| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure transducer | | Directional pattern | Omnidirectional | | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 20 mV/Pa | | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 28 dB | | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 15 dB-A | | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 66 dB | | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 79 dB | | Max. SPL (tube characteristic) | K | | Dynamic range (of the amplifier) | K | | Maximum output voltage | 8 dBu | | Weight | 800 g | | Diameter | 78 mm | | Length | 165 mm |
* THD of the microphone amplifier at an input voltage which is equivalent to the capsule output voltage at the specified SPL.
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| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | | Directional pattern | Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 plus one intermediate position each | | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 34/47/62 mV/Pa* | | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 28/25/23 dB* | | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 16/13/11 dB-A* | | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 66/69/71 dB* | | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 78/81/83 dB* | | Typical SPL (tube characteristic) | K | | Maximum output voltage | 18 dBu | | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier cardioid DIN/IEC 651 for | 101 (121) dB | | Powering | Power supply N 149 | | Matching connectors | Microphone DIN 8F, Power supply XLR 3F | | Weight | 730 g | | Diameter | 70 mm | | Length | 201 mm |
* Omnidirectional / cardioid / figure-8
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The CK-7 houses a 35mm gold-sputtered thin Mylar capsule. The CK-7 uses high grade Polystyrene and Metalized Polypropylene capacitors in the audio path. This represents a commitment to quality, as these normally are the type of "upgrade" components that are implemented by microphone modders/hot-rodders! Any studio can proudly offer the CK-7 as a vocal mic or utility condenser due to its versatility...It exudes class visually as well as sonically.
Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability. The versatile CK-7 mic is able to produce professional results with a clean sonic character. The included Custom Retro Shockmount is superb in allowing a precise positioning of the mic while inhibiting the transfer of unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for superior professional results. The 3 patterns allow the CK-7 to be used in a variety of situations.
The cardioid pattern is generally best used on vocals and single instruments. The omni mode works well in incorporating some room sound into the track. The figure 8 pattern allows 2 vocalists to use the mic at the same time from opposite sides. The CK-7 has separate -10 dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches....The -10dB attenuation switch can be engaged when miking very high SPL sources to keep from overloading the electronics. The 80Hz high-pass filter switch can be engaged to reduce rumble and to keep unwanted low frequencies from "muddying up" the track.
Applications.
studio vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, piano, room mic
Specifications
Type: True Condenser
Polar Pattern(s): Cardioid , Omni , Figure 8
Capsule: Dual-sided 35mm center-terminated gold-sputter Mylar (6 micron)
Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB
Output Impedance: |
| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | | Directional pattern | Cardioid | | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 13 mV/Pa | | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | | Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) | 23 dB | | Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) | 12 dB-A | | Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 71 dB | | Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 82 dB | | Maximum SPL for THD | 110 dB | | Maximum SPL for THD | 129 dB | | Maximum output voltage for THD | -1 dBu | | Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 0.5 %2)) | 98 dB | | Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 5 %2)) | 117 dB | | Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) | 48 V ± 4 V | | Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) | 3.2 mA | | Matching connector | XLR 3F | | Weight | 825 g | | Diameter | 78 mm | | Length | 165 mm |
1) According to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
2) Measured as equivalent el. input signal |
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KSM44A Multi-Pattern Dual Diaphragm Microphone
Premium microphone with three polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).
Features - Prethos® Advanced Preamplifier Technology: Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions.
- Groundbreaking specifications: 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
- Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
- Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior frequency response
- Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
- Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
- Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
- 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
- Integrated three-stage "pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
| Type | Condenser (externally biased) | | Frequency Response | 20 to 20,000 Hz | | Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional | | lmpedance | 50 ohms | | Phantom power required? | 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum |
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