AKG Acoustics GmbH

C 418



  • Miniature hypercardioid condenser clip-on microphone with shock mounted capsule
  • Ideal for miking drums and percussions
  • Microphone arm with additional angle joint

The C 418 miniature condenser clip-on microphone has a specifi- cally tailored frequency response for drum and percussion miking applications and is an alternative to the C 419 for loud trumpets. Its hypercardioid polar pattern rejects leakage from nearby instruments.
A solid clamp makes it easy to fix the microphone securely on the instrument. The H 418 allows you to attach the microphone on top hoops that may be too thick for the integrated clamp. The C 418 shock-mounted capsule provides high mechanical-noise rejection while withstanding even the heaviest drumstick blows. A two-angle adjustment arm ensures precise microphone alignment.


C 418 PP: for hardwire applications, with standard XLR connector for phantom powering.

C 418 L: With mini XLR connector for use with B 29 L battery operated power supply, MPA V L external phantom power adapter, or AKG WMS bodypack transmitters.

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The microphone shall be a hypercardioid miniature condenser clip-on microphone for use on drums and percussions. It shall be fitted with a shock mounted transducer housing to compensate for mechanical noise, a swivel joint integrated in the microphone arm for continuous adjustment to various instruments, and a clamp for direct attachment to an instrument. The microphone shall be available in a version for hardwire use with external phantom powering (C 418 PP) and in a version for wireless use or powering via an AKG B 29 L battery supply (C 418 L). The frequency range of the microphone shall be 50 Hz to 20 kHz, its sensitivity at 1 kHz 4 mV/Pa, max. SPL 140 dB SPL (for 3% THD), signal/noise ratio 56 dB (A-weighted). The microphone shall measure 75 x 35 mm, be finished in matte black, and weigh 126 g ("PP" version) or 62 g ("L" version).
The microphone shall be the C 418 made by AKG.
 


Polar patternhypercardioid
Frequency range50 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity4 mV/Pa (-48 dBV)
Max. SPL131 / 140 dB (for 1%/3% THD)
Equivalent noise level38 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)56 dB
Impedance200 ohms
Recommended load impedance>=1000 ohms
Supply voltage9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596 or battery powering from B 29 L or AKG bodypack transmitters
Current consumptionapprox. 2.2 mA
ConnectorC 418 PP: 3-pin XLR, C 418 L: 3-pin mini XLR
CableC 418 PP: 3 m (10 ft.), C 418 L: 1.5 m (5 ft.)
Finishmatte black
Dimensions75 x 35 mm / 3 x 1.4 in.
Net weightC 418 PP: 126 g (4.6 oz.), C 418 L: 62 g (2.3 oz.)
Shipping weightC 418 PP: 448 g (16.3 oz.), C 418 L: 381 g (13.9 oz.)


C 418
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