Microphones

World-famous AKG condenser sound quality

When it comes to premium studio-quality sound, it's what's on the inside that counts. The C7 microphone features a custom-tuned supercardioid condenser capsule with hand-selected components, so your voice is reproduced with pristine clarity and sparkling highs. And the C7 handles incredibly high sound pressure levels, for maximum fidelity during your loudest performances.

Open-space capsule technology

During your performance, the only feedback you want is applause from the audience. The C7's innovative open-space capsule uses a specially designed inner-capsule holder and three window ports to reduce air turbulence and inner reflections at the backside of the capsule. This creates an extremely consistent supercardioid polar pattern throughout the entire frequency spectrum, for extraordinary feedback and spill rejection.

Proprietary shock absorber suspension

The C7 features a proprietary mechano-pneumatic shock absorber suspension that ensures handling noise won't clutter your sound. The capsule sits on top of a unique rubber insert, preventing vibrations from the housing from reaching the capsule. AKG searched extensively to find the right rubber to meet the specification, ultimately working with a Viennese company to source a material with exceptionally strong absorptive properties. The result is far superior to mics that feature extensive internal electronic filters to minimize handling noise.

Studio sound, stage presence

The AKG C7 reference handheld condenser microphone delivers premium studio-quality condenser sound and hassle-free operation on any stage. With pristine clarity and sparkling high end, the C7 allows lead and background vocals to shine through. And thanks to specially engineered circuitry and custom-designed components, C7 prevents feedback, spill, handling noise, and pop noise from interfering with your performance. No matter where you're performing, C7 delivers premium, worry-free vocal reproduction so you can focus on what really matters.

The MB4 is a miniature boundary microphone for table-top installation. Thanks to its supercardioid pickup pattern, the MB4 greatly reduces ambient noise and pickup of room reverberation. The result is a clearer, more intelligible sound for applications such as teleconferencing, distance learning, boardrooms and courtrooms. The MB4 has a cable leading to an XLR-type output connector with built-in mic electronics. It is powered by 12?48V phantom power and is low-impedance balanced.

The PZM11 professional boundary layer microphone is designed for security and surveillance applications. The PZM11 is characterized by a consistent pickup anywhere around the mic. Low frequencies below the voice range are rolled off to reduce the pickup of heating, ventilation or air-conditioning rumble (HVAC noise). The high-frequency response is boosted slightly to aid clarity and articulation. The PZM11 has a mic-level output and is powered by 12-48V phantom power. Electronics on the rear of the plate offer screw terminals, eliminating the need for connectors.

The updated version of the C1000 S multipurpose small-diaphragm condenser microphone is extremely popular for its versatility. It is suitable for recording and live-sound applications as well as for ENG/EFP and video productions. Its gold sputtered capsule housing makes the microphone extremely rugged against humidity. If no phantom power is available, the C1000 S can be powered by two standard AA batteries for up to 120 hours. More versatile than ever before, the new C1000 S features a bass-cut switch and a switchable -10 dB pad. The polar pattern can quickly be switched from cardioid to hyper-cardioid. Three different frequency settings are adding more clarity to speech and instrument sounds.

The CS3 DU microphone station is the basic delegate unit for the CS5 conference systems. It provides both an integrated loudspeaker as well as two 3.5 mm stereo headphone outputs and could be used for up to 2 delegates. Depending on the selected operating mode, the PTT key enables the speaker to directly switch on their microphone or to enter the system waiting list. The CS3 DU comes with a robust interface connector, which makes it easy to interchange the stations microphone. The detachable microphone comes in two choices - the CS321 cardioid condenser capsule on a 30 cm long gooseneck and the 50 cm long CS521. The CS3 DU set-box contains a 2 m long Plug and Play connector cable as well as the preferred microphone choice.