AKG Acoustics GmbH

C 518 M/C 518 ML

  • Miniature cardioid condenser clamp-on microphone with shock mounted capsule
  • Ideal for miking drums and percussions
  • Including wireless direct adapter for easy use with AKG pocket transmitters 
  • Detachable microphone cable
  • Integrated gooseneck
  • Continuously adjustable vise type clamp

The ultimate miniature condenser microphone for drums and percussions. Its cardioid polar pattern rejects overspill from nearby instruments. A continuously adjustable vise-type clamp makes it easy to fix the microphone securely on the top hoop of most drums or percussion instruments. An external shock mount provides high mechanical-noise rejection. A special snap-on stabilizer knee will keep the gooseneck bent at a defined angle. The C 518 M features an integrated, switchable bass cut for adjusting the microphone’s frequency response to your instrument’s sound.

The unique adapter plate A 400 allows easy attachment of the AKG pocket transmitters.

Versions:

C 518 M for external phantom powering
C 518 ML for use with the B 29 L battery power supply, AKG WMS Series bodypack transmitters, or the MPA V L adapter for external phantom powering.

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Polar patterncardioid
Frequency range60 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV)
Max. SPL130/132 dB SPL (for 1%/3% THD)
Equivalent noise level31 dB(A)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)63 dB
Impedance<= 200 ohms
Recommended load impedance>= 2000 ohms
Powering<= 2 mA
Power requirementB 29 L battery power supply, MPA V L phantom adapter, AKG WMS bodypack transmitters
Connector3-pin mini XLR
Cable1.5 m (5 ft.)
Finishmatte black
DimensionsLength: 200 mm (7.9 in.) (microphone only); max. width: 47 mm (1.9 in.)
Net weightC 518 M: 220 g (7.8 oz.)
C 518 ML: 110 g (3.9 oz.)
(microphone and cable)
Shipping weightC 518 M: 450 g (15.9 oz.)
C 518 ML: 330 g (11.7 oz.)


C 518 M/C 518 ML
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