Product details
The AKG C518 M is a condenser microphone designed for capturing drums and percussion. It can be quickly and securely attached to the instrument using the screw clamp. The frequency response has been tailored to ensure a very balanced reproduction of the sound from percussion instruments. The AKG C518 M features a cardioid polar pattern, effectively preventing crosstalk from neighboring instruments. Additionally, the microphone is resistant to feedback. With a 5 cm long gooseneck that can swivel 135°, you can position the microphone precisely. The microphone capsule is elastically mounted, minimizing unwanted noise caused by movement. The switchable low-cut filter helps avoid an overemphasis on low frequencies. The AKG C518 M requires a power supply (phantom power) of 9 – 52 volts. It can be connected to the microphone input of a mixer or a phantom power supply via a cable with an XLR connector. The microphone is also available with a mini-XLR connector as the AKG C518 ML, allowing it to be connected to bodypack transmitters of wireless systems or to a phantom power supply.
Audio outputs | mini-XLR |
Microphone type | Instrument microphone |
Microphone Application | Home studio, Studio |
Audio channel | Mono |
Microphone features | Mini XLR connector |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Documents | |
Item number | 5829742 |
Manufacturer | AKG Pro |
Category | Microphones |
Manufacturer no. | AKGC518ML |
Release date | 6.1.2015 |
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Exact colour description | Black |
Microphone type | Instrument microphone |
Microphone Application | Home studio, Studio |
Instrument microphone type | Drums, Other |
Microphone features | Mini XLR connector |
Converter principle | Capacitor |
Polar pattern | Cardioid |
Audio channel | Mono |
Impedance | 200 Ω (ohm) |
Sound Pressure Level | 132 dB |
Self-noise | 31 dB(A) |
Frequency range | 60 - 20000 Hz |
Audio outputs | mini-XLR |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Power supply | Battery operated, Phantom Power Supply |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Cable, Fixing angle, Windbreak |
Length | 200 mm |
Width | 47 mm |
Diameter | 47 mm |
Height | 200 mm |
Weight | 110 g |
Length | 20.50 cm |
Width | 14 cm |
Height | 6.50 cm |
Weight | 378 g |
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