AKG C3000B Single Cardioid Large Diaphragm Microphone

AKG large-diaphragm microphone.

Item: AKGC3000B

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40 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

4 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Great Sound-Great Price!!!"

Quality:
Well built, sturdy and it came with a nice road case

Value:
You can't get more mic for the money in terms a quality of reproduction.

Sound:
This mic is an audio mirror...if you don't like what you hear, you'll have to place the blame on something, or someone, else.

Overall:
I use this mic for commercial voiceover and married with my symetrix528e, it gives me a high end studio sound for a low end price. In fact, it paid for itself in one session.Very nice product.

Submitted: 2/13/2006

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Better than any other $300 mic."

Feature:
A pad and a roll off. Don't need anything else for a project studio.

Quality:
Feels really good when you hold it. You can feel the density.

Value:
Sound for price can't be beat. This mic is mroe flexible than other mics which cost more but are only suited for a few applications. This mic works great on anything acoustic

Desirability:
Looks sleek.

Sound:
Neither warm nor bright. Blows the famous Shure 81 away when it comes to acoustic guitar. Did A/B comparisons of acoustic guitar recordings using mackie 824 monitors, the C3000B, and several other condensers in the $100 to $700 price range. This mic was the most natural sounding. Too natural for other instruments. picks up too much sizzle and rumble when recording distorted guitar. A tad to bright for vocals. Needs to be de-essed.

Support:
Had to return a different mic to akg. they were prompt.

Overall:
I'm a rocker so this mic isnt as usefull to me. gonna stick to the good ole sm57.

Submitted: 11/13/2005

Style of Music: rock/alternative/metal

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The C 3000 B is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone for universal use, designed and made specifically to suit the needs of musicians as well as the rigors of the stage.

Features
"True" large diaphragm, with active mylar foil diameter of 1 in. (25 mm)

Cardioid pattern for both vocal and instrument applications

Classic character and rugged construction

Applications
In the studio or on stage

Solo or choral vocals

Brass and woodwinds

Acoustic string instruments

Electric guitar amps

Drum overhead miking

Technical Info

Polar Patterns: Cardioid

Frequency Range: 20 Hz To 20 kHz

Sensitivity: 25 Mv/Pa (-32dBv)

Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 140/150 dB

Equivalent Noise Level: 14 dB-A

Signal/Noise Ratio (A Weighted): 80 dB

Preattenuation: -10 dB, Switchable

Basscut Filter: 6 dB/Octave Below 500 Hz

Impedance: 200 Ohms

Recommended Load Impedance: >1000 Ohms

Power Requirement: 9 - 52 V Phantom Power to Din 45596

Current Consumption:< 2 Ma

Connector: 3-Pin Male XLR

Finish: Silver Gray

Size: 53 ø x 162 mm (2.1 ø x 6.4 In.)

Net/Shipping Weight: 320/950 g (11.3 oz./2.1 lbs.)

Optional Accessories: B 18, PF 100, MK 9/10, SA 41/1, W 414
This large-diaphragm condenser mic works well with any audio source. Cardioid pattern for tight pickup of vocals, brass, strings, guitar amps, and overhead drums. One-inch Mylar foil diaphragm captures frequencies from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Switchable -10 dB pad. Includes shockmount.

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