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HypercardioidAKG Acoustics C 419

MSRP: $428 Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone

AKG Acoustics C 419

Description

  • Microphone for wind instruments
  • Miniature gooseneck for accurate microphone alignment
  • Transducer shock mount reduces handling and cable noise

This condenser clip-on microphone has been designed specifically for wind instruments including saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, etc. The C 419 is also en excellent choice for per-cussions such as Udu drums, cajón, and frame drum, or as an alternative to the C 418 on the snare drum. A frequency-independent hypercardioid polar pattern reduces spillover from neighboring instruments to a minimum. A rubber coated clamp ensures easy attachment to the bell of a horn or the sound hole of a cajón, and a 4.3-inch (110-mm) adjustable gooseneck allows precise microphone alignment.

Variations:

  • C419PP: For hardwire applications, with standard XLR connec-tor for phantom powering.
  • C419L: With mini XLR connector for use with B29L battery operated power supply, MPA III L external phantom power adapter, or AKG WMS bodypack transmitters.

The AKG Acoustics C 419 is also known as: C419 C419L C419PP, C419, C 419.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Hypercardioid (20 to 20,000 Hz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
n/a 200 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) n/a
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
n/a n/a n/a
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Has Battery Compartment
  • Phantom voltage: 9 to 52 V phantom power tv

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