AKG Acoustics C 430 User Manual

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“The AKG Drum

MicroMics are my

partners on stage

and for

recording sessions.”

Terry Bozzio

The frequency response of the the
C 418

III

has been specifically tailored

for drum and percussion miking.
Compensating for the bass boost
which is inherent when putting the
microphone so close to the drum,
the microphone reproduces a punchy
sound that suppresses rumble and
unwanted upper head ringing.

Specifications:

Frequency response:

50 - 20,000 Hz

Polar Pattern:

hypercardioid

Sensitivity:

4 mV/Pa

Impedance:

200

Ω

Maximum SPL for 1%/3% THD:

131 dB/140 dB

Size:

75 x 35 mm/3" x 1.4" including clamp

Net Weight:

C 418

III

PP: 126 g (4.6 oz.)/C 418

III

L: 62 g (2.3 oz.)

Shipping Weight:

C 418

III

PP: 448 g (16.3 oz.)/C 418

III

L: 381 g (13.9 oz.)

Standard accessory:

W 44 windscreen

Features

Benefits

Shock mounted capsule

• Protection from stick blows and rejection of

• Elastomer suspension tube

vibrational noise

Boom-arm with additional angle joint

• For precise adjustment of the boomarm

• Allows the mic arm to be swiveled into position

according to the size of the drum’s diameter

Clamp with rubberized finish

• For secure fit; will not leave a mark on

• Clamps on the top rim of the drum

the instrument

C 418

III

PP - for phantom powering

• for use with 9 to 52 V phantom power

• cable terminated in a preamp/XLR connector

C 418

III

• For use with AKG B 29 L battery powered

• cable terminated in a 1/8" goldplated,

phantom supply, MPA II L phantom adapter,

lockable minijack

or with AKG.WIRELESS pocket transmitters

Frequency Response and Polar Diagram

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Drums & Percussions MicroMic