AKG C518ML Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone - Drums & Percussion

The AKG C518ML is a high quality, miniature microphone designed for capturing drums and percussion instruments for crucial recording and live sound applications. The C518ML features an adjustable vice that allows mounting on the top ring of toms, snare drums, congas, and much more.

The cardioid polar pattern reduces feedback and minimizes noise and leakage that may occur from adjacent instruments. An adjustable gooseneck provides stable microphone placement and a low-cut filter reduces low-frequency noise, rumble, etc. The C518ML is sure to be an efficient tool for crucial recording, project studio recording and live sound reinforcement.

Highlights

• Terminates to a 3-pin mini-XLR connector for use with the B29L battery power supply, MPA V L phantom adapter and AKG WMS bodypack transmitters
• Adjustable vise-clamp mounts to the top of any drum ring
• Cardioid polar pattern minimizes noise and off-axis leakage
• Low frequency roll-off eliminates rumble and low-frequency noise
• Adjustable gooseneck provides stable microphone capsule placement

Technical Specifications

• Transducer Condenser
• Polar Pattern Cardioid
• Frequency Response 60Hz to 20kHz
• Dynamic Range (Typical) Not Specified By Manufacturer
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio 63 dB
• Maximum Input Sound Level 130/132 dB SPL (for 1%/3% THD)
• Power Requirements 9 to 52V Phantom
• Output Impedance Recommended Load: >/= 2000 ohms
• Output Connectors 3-pin mini-XLR
• Pad No
• Low Frequency Roll-Off Low-Cut Filter

Whats In The Box

• AKG C518ML
• H518 Drum Bracket
• Microphone Bag
• W44 Windscreen

Dimensions

• Width: 47 mm
• Height: 200 mm
• Weight: 0.22 Kg