AKG Acoustics GmbH

C 568 B



  • Compact, short shotgun microphone
  • Integrated, switchable bass cut filter minimizes mechanical noise
  • Operates on phantom power

High directivity and wide frequency response in a relatively short shotgun make this microphone a perfect tool for theater, sound reinforcement, and film/TV applications.

Due to its compact and lightweight design, the C 568 B is ideal for camera mount applications. Below 500 Hz it functions as a hypercardioid microphone; above 500 Hz the acoustic interference tube introduces increasing directivity. A switchable 12 dB/octave 120 Hz bass cut filter effectively suppresses rumble and wind noise. The rugged, all-metal body contains the built-in preamp. Phantom powering (9–52 V) required; foam windscreen and stand adapter included.

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Hypercardioid/directional microphone. Applications: Lectern, places of worship, live and studio recording, theater, stage miking. Frequency range: 20–20,000 Hz; sensitivity at 1 kHz: 11 mV/Pa; impedance: 600 ohms; switchable bass cut filter: 12 dB/octave, 120 Hz. Dimensions: 21 mm (0.8 in.) dia.; 253 mm (10 in.) long. Net/shipping weight: 160/715 g (5.6/1.6 lbs.).
 


Polar patternhypercardioid/directional
Frequency range20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity11 mV/Pa (-39 dBV)
Max. SPL128 dB
Equivalent noise level (IEC 60268-4)29 dB
Equivalent noise level18 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio76 dB
Bass filter12 dB/octave at 120 Hz
Impedance600 ohms
Recommended load impedance>2000 ohms
Supply voltage9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596
Powering<2 mA
Connector3-pin XLR
Finishdark gray
Net weight160 g / 5.6 oz.
Shipping weight715 g / 1.6 lbs.


C 568 B
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