AKG Acoustics GmbH

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.

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    Polar patterncardioid
    Frequency range20 to 20,000 Hz
    Sensitivity25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
    Max. SPL140/150 dB (k=0,5%)
    Equivalent noise level14 dB-A
    Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)80 dB
    Preattenuation pad10 dB, switchable
    Bass filter6 dB/octave below 500 Hz
    Impedance200 ohms
    Recommended load impedance>1000 ohms
    Supply voltage9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596
    Powering<2 mA
    Connector3-pin XLR
    Finishsilver gray
    Net weight320 g / 11.3 oz.
    Shipping weight950 g / 2.1 lbs.
    Patent(s)Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)


    C 3000 B
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