AKG C4000B Studio Condenser Microphone

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Includes foam windscreen and spider suspension mount.

This new microphone represents the latest in AKG's long heritage of true 1 in. large-diaphragm, premium microphones. The large-diaphragm transducer gives the famous AKG sound. Its selectable polar patterns make it a solid choice for the studio and on stage. The low self-noise and high overload capability accommodates the mic for every recording situation.

Specifications
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Hypercardioid, and Omnidirectional

Preattenuation: -10 dB, switchable

Basscut Filter: 12 dB/octave cutoff at 100 Hz

Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32dBV) at all patterns

Impedance: 200 ohms

Max. SPL for 0.5% THD 145 dB (155dB at -10 dB)

Power Requirement: 9-52 V phantom power to DIN 45596

Current Consumption: approx. 2 mA

Accessories: H100 Shockmount, W4000 Windscreen

Size: 55 x 183 mm (2.2 diameter x 7.2 in.)

Net/Shipping Weight: 450/1000 g (1.0 oz. /2.2 lbs.)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-920-3212

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (47 ratings)
Submitted December 12, 2003 by a customer from green.ltd.uk

"A high quality, all round microphone that suits me."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I have no reason to change this for anything else. If it werelost I would replace it with the same. I have had some superb, vivid recordings ( modern jazz, choral and folk) with this and could probably only better this with much more expensive mics such as Neumanns.
Sound
clean sound with a clear deep bass reproduction
Features
good shock mount.
Quality
Good solid construction as I would expect from AKG. easy to use switches. Good matching between pairs of mics. It is very dependable. I don't need tothink about a back up. Could last longer than me.
Value
It compares very favourably with other mics of its quality.
Manufacturer Support
Easy to reach. very friendly. gave me excellent advice in comparing this mic with others from their range and other manufacturers.
The Wow Factor
Has a good solid, professional look. It feels good to handle. It impresses clients by its looks and size.

Musical Style:

Jazz, Choral, Folk, improvisations, live performances.
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