AKG C 418L – Miniature clip-on hypercardioid condenser mic

The C 418 hypercardioid condenser microphone has a specifically tailored frequency response for drum and percussion miking applications. Its two angle adjustment boom-arm with the vibration resistant rubberized clamp make it easy to place on any drum or percussion instrument. The C 418 elastomer shock-mounted capsule adds additional rejection of vibration noise while withstanding even the heaviest drumstick blows.

Specifications

Polar pattern: hypercardioid
Frequency range: 50?20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV/Pa
Max. SPL for 1 %/3 % THD: 131/140 dB
Equivalent noise level: 34 dB (DIN 45 412)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 56 dB (A)
Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance: >1,000 Ohms
Power requirement: 9 to 52 volts phantom power or battery powering from B 29 L or AKG bodypack transmitters
Current consumption: approx. 2.2 mA
Connector: C 418: 3-pin male XLR; C 418 L: mini XLR Cable length: 3 m (10 ft.)
Finish: matte black
Size: 75 x 35 mm (3 x 1.4 in.)
Net/shipping weight: 62/448 g (2.3/15:8 oz.)
Standard accessories: W 44 windscreen
Optional accessories: for C 418 L: B 29 L battery power supply, MPA III L MicroMic phantom power adapter

• Mini condenser microphone with clip-on mount and flexible gooseneck
  
• Polar pattern: cardioid
  
• Frequency range: 60 Hz to 20 kHz
  
• Sensitivity: 5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV)
  
• Max. SPL: 130/132 dB SPL (for 1 %/3 % THD)
  
• Equivalent noise level: 31 dB(A)
  
• Power requirement: B 29 L battery power supply, MPA V L phantom adapter, AKG WMS bodypack transmitters
  
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
  
• Cable: 1.5 m (5 ft.)
  
• Finish: Matte black
  
• Adapter plate included for easy attachment to PT 400 and PT 40.

• Cardioid instrument microphone with miniature mounting bracket
• High mechanical-noise attenuation
• Including wireless direct adapter for easy use with AKG pocket transmitters
• Detachable microphone cable
• Ideal for miking up accordions and guitar, piano, keyboard, or organ amplifiers

Features:

• Miniature cardioid condenser clamp-on microphone with shock mounted capsule
• Ideal for miking drums and percussions
• Including wireless direct adapter for easy use with AKG pocket transmitters
• Detachable microphone cable
• Integrated gooseneck
• Continuously adjustable vise type clamp

Recommended For:

• Drums
• Brass
• Recording
• Percussions

Standard Accessories:

• A400 adapter
• H518 Drum bracket
• Microphone bag
• W44 Windscreen

Specs:

• Polar pattern cardioid
• Frequency range 60 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity 5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV)
• Max. SPL 130/132 dB SPL (for 1%/3% THD)
• Equivalent noise level 31 dB(A)
• Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 63 dB
• Impedance = 2000 ohms
• Current consumption

The CMX380 is a mini hanging cardioid microphone designed to be used in choirs, instrumental groups and theatres, but itʼs technical qualities and design will also justify itʼs use in several recording / reproduction applications.

The unidirectional cardioid polar pattern reduces feedback to an absolute minimum. Due to the flat frequency characteristic, users, musicians, singers and performers will experience a clear natural reproduction of their instrument or voice, even when exposed to loud powerful sounds.

The slimline modest design will not disctract the attention from the vocal of instrumental performance, and will flawlessly blend into the background.

• Model Name / Type: AUCMX380 / hanging back electret condenser microphone
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Impedance: 200 ohms
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 18 kHz
• Sensitivity: - 42 +/- 3 dB
• Dynamic Range: 113 dB
• Phantom Power 11 - 52 V DC
• Diameter: 13,5 mm
• Length: 55 mm

• Cardioid polar pattern
• 10 m (33 ft.) cable
• 125° pickup angle
• Especially suited for choir recordings
• Integrated spring steel clamp for optimum alignment

The new CHM 99 Condenser Hanging Microphone provides both ease of use and a high level of functionality. There is hardly any more affordable and simpler solution for recording choirs at worship centers. Suspended from the ceiling or a beam, the hanging microphone is aligned and then fixed in the correct position. Now use the spring steel clamp to adjust the correct angle, and off you go!
The CHM 99 is available in white or black.

XY stereo recording

Using two CHM 99 hanging microphones in an XY configuration (coincident pair) is a good way to make stereo recordings, particularly of choirs. However, sound source locations are defined only by intensity differences. Adjusting the angle between the microphones determines the width and depth of the stereo image.

ORTF stereo recording

Developed by the French Broadcasting Authority, this technique differs from the XY technique by recording not only intensity differences, but also delay differences. The capsules are aligned at an angle of precisely 110° and 170 mm / 6.7 in. apart.