AKG C 3000

Brass Drums Recording Vocals C 3000 B * 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 <2 mA 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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