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Description

Headset condenser microphone with maximum dynamic range for perfect vocal sound. Its cardioid polar pattern effectively rejects unwanted ambient noise. An ideal choice for frontmen, singing keyboardists, drummers, guitarists, and dancers. The microphone arm mounts either on the left or right side of the headband as desired. The C 520 provides the perfect solution for any performer needing a handsfree microphone.

A transducer shock mount reduces handling noise to a minimum. The moisture shield prevents perspiration from penetrating into the transducer element, ensuring a high degree of humidity protection for the microphone.

Requires phantom power.
Open Box AKG C 520 Headworn Condenser Microphone Level 1

Features

  • Head-worn microphone with continuously adjustable behind-the-neck headband
  • External shock mount for high mechanical-noise rejection
  • Miniature gooseneck for precise positioning near the user's mouth
  • Microphone arm provides choice of left or right-hand use
  • Phantom powered

Specs

  • Polar pattern: cardioid
  • Frequency response: 60-20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 5 mV/Pa (46 db)
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 130/132 dB SPL, (for 1%/3% THD)
  • Equivalent noise level: 31 dB-A
  • Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 63 dB
  • Impedance: <=200 ohms
    Recommended load impedence: >=2000 ohms
  • Power requirement: 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596
  • Current consumption: approx. 2 mA
  • Connector: 3-pin XLR
  • Cable length: 10 ft. (3 m)
  • Finish: matte black
  • Dimensions (length x diameter): 7.7" x 5.3" (microphone only), 179.1 mm x 51 mm (microphone only)
  • Net weight: 0.9 oz, (26 g)
  • Standard accessories: W44 windscreen

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Gives me mobility

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byFast Eddie

    fromThe Villages, Florida

    Very easy to set up & use... crystal clear vocals....good price..

  • Good headset mike

    5

    submitted10 years ago

    byGrumpy

    fromAZ

    Use for live gigs.

  • 90 percent satisfied

    4

    submitted15 years ago

    byPaul

    fromPeekskill, N.Y

    This condensor mike delivers exceptional audio quality. Very loud and clear. Extremely sensitive to breaths and mouth noises. Very lightweight and comfortable to wear. The only negative things about it are that the supplied cable is much too thin Can easily be torn if caught on something, The cable also gets tangled around other cables. Adjustments on the mike are more difficult than AKG leads you to believe. The headband has a tendancy to get tangled up in long hair. If AKG replaced the cable with a thicker one, I would give this product 5 stars. I would recommend this mike to anyone who requires hands-free operation.

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byReg

    fromOhio

    Is the connector a standard size XLR plug?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It is not.