AKG Acoustics GmbH

C 5900




  • Performance microphone with high quality condenser capsule
  • Two switchable bass rolloff filters
  • High sensitivity and high handling noise rejection
  • SPECIFICATIONS The C 5900 combines the detailed transparency of a premium AKG studio condenser with the road tough construction, low handling noise, and feedback rejection required of a true stage performance microphone. At the heart of the C 5900 is AKG’s new condenser capsule with an ultra-thin, gold-sputtered diaphragm that precisely captures every subtle nuance of a vocal performance. Transient response is superb, yet vocal quality remains full and warm with no trace of harshness. The frequency response has been carefully tuned to vocal use. An integrated 3-way switch allows you to customize proximity effect by choosing flat response or one of two bass roll-off curves. A four-layer filter assembly effectively suppresses pop and wind noise, while the integrated and hardened protective basket of AKG’s DuraShell system safeguards all internal components.

    C 5900 WL 1: C 5900 microphone element with threaded connection for use with various AKG WMS handheld transmitters.

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    Polar patternhypercardioid
    Frequency range20 to 22,000 Hz
    Sensitivity6 mV/Pa (-44 dBV)
    Max. SPL140 dB (for 1% THD)
    Equivalent noise level20 dB-A
    Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)74 dB
    Bass filter12 dB/octave at 100 Hz
    6 dB/octave at 150 Hz
    Impedance200 ohms
    Supply voltage9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596
    Current consumptionapprox. 2 mA
    Connector3-pin XLR
    Finishmatte black
    Net weight276 g / 9.8 oz.
    Shipping weight676 g / 1.5 lbs.


    C 5900
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