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CardioidAKG Acoustics C 3000 B

MSRP: $565 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

AKG Acoustics C 3000 B

Description

  • 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.

The AKG Acoustics C 3000 B is also known as: C3000B, C 3000 B.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (20 to 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -10 dB pad (Via Switch)
  • Filter: 6 dB/octave below 500 Hz (Via Switch)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
25mm (0.98'') 200 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 150 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
320g (11.29oz) 162mm (6.38'') 53mm (2.09'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 9 to 52 Vv

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