recordinghacks

OmnidirectionalCardioidHypercardioidAKG Acoustics C 480 B

MSRP: $1,198 Detachable-Capsule Condenser Microphone

AKG Acoustics C 480 B

Description

  • Ultra low-noise C 480 B preamp
  • CK 61-ULS cardioid capsule
  • Extremely flat on-axis frequency response
  • High SPL capability

The AKG C 480 B preamplifier powering unit is the latest model in the ULS series. It accommodates the CK 61/ULS, CK 62/ULS, CK 63/ULS capsules and the new CK 69/ULS shotgun capsule, providing a higher order of performance for these capsules than heretofore available. The new preamp has a vastly improved noise floor, permitting self noise performance with the four associated capsules in the range of 9 to 11 dB-A. Maximum sound pressure levels in the range of 144 dB (in the -10 dB sensitivity position) can be attained with no greater than 0.5% distortion, giving the capsules a new level of overall performance. An integral low cut filter (12 dB/octave) can be set for either 150 or 70 Hz. The +6 dB sensitivity position is intended to enhance the performance of the CK 69/ULS interference tube capsules, which normally operate over large distances. With the available CK 61/ULS cardioid, CK 63/ULS hypercardioid, CK 62/ULS omnidirectional, and highly directional CK69/ULS shotgun element, the C 480 Series is intended primarily for studio, broadcast and a variety of live sound and speech reinforcement applications in which state-of-the-art performance is mandated. A complete line of optional accessories is available. The C 480 B operates only on 48 volts phantom powering.

CK 61-ULS cardioid capsule

The broadband, ruler-flat frequency response and consistent polar pattern of the CK 61-ULS make it ideal for critical recording and live sound applications where consistent suppression of off-axis sound is an important requirement. Includes foam windscreen.

The AKG Acoustics C 480 B is also known as: C480B, C480, 480, C 480 B.

Compatible Capsules
AKG Acoustics CK 61-ULSCardioid AKG Acoustics CK 61-ULS
  • Cardioid capsule
  • Sensitivity: 40/20/6,3 mV/Pa (-28
  • Freq. Resp.: 20 to 20,000 Hz
  • MSRP: $328 | Still In Production
AKG Acoustics CK 62-ULSOmnidirectional AKG Acoustics CK 62-ULS
  • Omnidirectional capsule
  • Sensitivity: 40/20/6.3 mV/Pa (-28
  • Freq. Resp.: 20 to 20,000 Hz
  • MSRP: $328 | Still In Production
AKG Acoustics CK 63-ULSHypercardioid AKG Acoustics CK 63-ULS
  • Hypercardioid capsule
  • Sensitivity: 40/20/6.3 mV/Pa (-28
  • Freq. Resp.: 20 to 20,000 Hz
  • MSRP: $328 | Still In Production
AKG Acoustics CK 69-ULSHypercardioid AKG Acoustics CK 69-ULS
  • Hypercardioid capsule
  • Sensitivity: 54/27/8.5 mV/Pa (-25
  • Freq. Resp.: 20 to 18,000 Hz
  • MSRP: $1220 | Still In Production
Pads & Filters Impedance Max SPL
  • Pad: -10 dB (Via Switch)
  • Pad: +6 dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: 12 dB/octave at 70 Hz (Via Switch)
  • Filter: 12 dB/octave at 150 Hz (Via Switch)
 150 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 134 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
140g (4.94oz) 173mm (6.81'') 21mm (0.83'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 48 V phantom power to DINv

Did we get anything wrong on this page?Please let us know!