AKG C518M MicroMic Drum Microphone

The ultimate miniature condenser microphone for drums and percussions. Its cardioid polar pattern rejects overspill from nearby instruments. A continuously adjustable vise-type clamp makes it easy to fix the microphone securely on the top hoop of most drums or percussion instruments. An external shock mount provides high mechanical-noise rejection. A special snap-on stabilizer knee will keep the gooseneck bent at a defined angle. The C 518 M features an integrated, switchable bass cut for adjusting the microphone’s frequency response to your instrument’s sound.

The unique adapter plate A 400 allows easy attachment of the AKG pocket transmitters.

Versions:

C 518 M for external phantom powering.

C 518 ML for use with the B 29 L battery power supply, AKG WMS Series bodypack transmitters, or the MPA V L adapter for external phantom powering.

Features

Miniature cardioid condenser clamp-on microphone with shock mounted capsule

Ideal for miking drums and percussions

Including wireless direct adapter for easy use with AKG pocket transmitters

Detachable microphone cable

Integrated gooseneck

Continuously adjustable vise type clamp

Technical Info

Polar pattern
cardioid

Frequency range
60 Hz to 20 kHz

Sensitivity
5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV)

Max. SPL
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 impedance
>= 2000 ohms

Current consumption
<= 2 mA

Power requirement
B 29 L battery power supply, MPA V L phantom adapter, AKG WMS bodypack
transmitters

Connector
3-pin mini XLR

Cable
1.5 m (5 ft.)

Finish
matte black

Dimensions
Length: 200 mm (7.9 in.) (microphone only); max. width: 47 mm (1.9 in.)

Net weight
C 518 M: 220 g (7.8 oz.)
C 518 ML: 110 g (3.9 oz.)
(microphone and cable)

Shipping weight
C 518 M: 450 g (15.9 oz.)
C 518 ML: 330 g (11.7 oz.)