AKG C418 Hypercardioid Drum Microphone w/ XLR Plug

AKG C418 Hypercardioid Microphone XLR Plug

The C 418 is a miniature hypercardioid condenser microphone. It has been specifically designed for miking up drums (snare drum, tom-toms, roto toms) directly on the instrument.

Features:

• Rugged condenser microphone for instrument miking on stage.
• Frequency response tailored to drum miking.
• Rubber coated clamp for secure attachment to the instrument.
• Microphone arm with swivel joint for precise alignment.
• Transducer shock mount reduces handling and cable noise.
• Frequency-independent hypercardioid polar response for high gain before feedback.

Specifications:

• Type: pre-polarized condenser microphone
• Polar pattern: hypercardioid
• Frequency range: 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 4 mV/Pa (-48 dBV re 1 V/Pa)
• Impedance: 200 Ω
• Recommended load impedance: ≥2000 Ω
• Max. SPL for 1%/3% THD: 131/140 dB SPL
• Equivalent noise level: 38 dB (A) (to DIN 45412)
• Power requirement:
  • C 418 PP: 9 to 52 V universal phantom power
  • C 418 L: B 29 L battery power supply, MPA L phantom adapter, AKG WMS bodypack transmitters
• Current consumption: approx. 2 mA
• Cable length/Connector:
  • C 418 PP: 3 m (10 ft.) / 3-pin male XLR
  • C 418 L: 1.5 m (5 ft.) / 3-pin mini XLR
• Finish: matte black
• Size: 75 x 35 mm (2.9 x 1.4 in.)
• Net/shipping weight:
  • C 418 PP: 126 g (4.5 oz.) / 448 g (15.8 oz.)
  • C 418 L: 62 g (2.2 oz.) / 381 g (13.5 oz.)