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AKG C 535 EB Premium Performance Microphone

Bring studio-caliber vocals to the stage. AKG's C 535 EB handheld cardioid condenser mic provides the clean, open characteristic of AKG studio condensers. (51) Read 6 reviews for this product | Rate and Review This Product
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The C 535 EB has the clean, open characteristic of AKG's best studio condensers, enhanced by a 2dB rise between 7 and 12kHz to project vocals in front of the mix.

An integral 4-position switch tailors output level and bass roll-off for a variety of uses. A sharp LF cut at the full output level reduces pops and handling noise in vocal applications, while a more gradual roll-off at the reduced output is ideal for most instrument applications. The C 535 EB requires 9-52 V phantom power.

The C535EB features a switchable 14 dB pre-attenuation pad and 6 dB/octave bass roll-off at 500 Hz. The microphone comes with black finish. zZounds is an authorized dealer of AKG products.
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Application: Lectern, vocals
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 22 kHz
- Sensitivity: 7 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz)
- Impedance: 200 ohms
- Size: 46mm (1.8 in.) long; 46mm (1.8 in.) max. diameter
- Weight: 245 g (8.7 oz.)
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Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 11 x 5 x 3 in
AKG Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 818-920-3212
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"Haven't found a competition to this yet!"
Sound: This mic wasn't meant for my voice, it was meant for my wife's voice, and so when we were deciding to purchase, we had a test of several competitive handheld condensers before we decided. We tried Shure SM87, Audix OM7(i think?), Sennheiser E865 as well as Rode. Didn't get my hand on Neumann KMS105 though. Only the E865 could compete the C535EB in term of matching response to her voice, the rest didn't sound as good. The E865 had a lower gain, so we decided to get the C535EB. Back home, i recorded an compared the C535EB with several other mics i had like Shure SM58, Audix OM2, Audiotechnica XM5S. I realised SM58 and XM5S had more noise at the background and more muffed. The OM2 was pretty clear with very little noise. The C535EB was clear as ever with almost unheard background noise. I rate a 9 since no mic matches everyones voice. Feature: I was expecting a hardcase to come with such a large investment. Don't really like why the filter switch needs a test pen to adjust. Ease of Use: Tested it far miking and it sounded great too. The proximity effect isn't too outrageous, it was just nice. The mics sounds very smooth indeed. As well i competed the mic on hihats and it has became my favourite hihat mic. On the comparison, i tried Behringer ECM8000, Audiotechnica AT9400, Audiotechnica AT4033A, Cerwin Vega UE1. The C535EB appeared to sound best with my 13" K Mastersound Hihats. It captured smoothly and at the right balance. On my 15" A Fast Crash however, it wasn't really great. I still have yet to try it out on other sources. Quality: Feels very good.. Sturdy material.. Value: I spending the money worth. Can't say it's over expensive, not that cheap. Just priced right.. Well, i always wish things were cheaper anyway, who don't!! Manufacturer Support: Don't know yet The Wow Factor: Doesn't look that pretty though. Wish it had a better design! Overall: Sounds great, only lagging features are the design, filter switch and i didn't get a roadcase with it.
Style of Music: All
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""Simply the best"....buy it, you won't find better for the money."
Sound: As an ex pro vocalist/guitarist I used this mike for about eight years with no problems whatsoever and so did my pro singing (female)partner, who has only recently 'retired', after eighteen years with one....!! We used it to record the voals on a live album some years ago and it produced a better result than previous studio recordings. 'Live', we used with a Bose/Studiomaster PA and had CD quality 'live' sound long before CDs were common! Needless to say, I recommend this product as the finest vocal mike I know of...certainly at this price. After a gap of some years from performing, I am just about to buy another of these mikes. Feature: Small, light and compact. Ease of Use: Connect...and sing!Adjust for personal taste and voice...easy. Quality: We used two, on the road, in various countries and climates for many years,as stated above....no problems, ever. Value: It is expensive...but a great mike. Manufacturer Support: Never had cause to! The Wow Factor: "sex appeal"?!....It is a functional piece of gear...not a 25 yr old, size 10 blonde!:) Overall: Many years ago, before buying, we tried all kinds of mikes and this one won, hands down. asthetically, it could be better and it looks very dated...not surprising as it has been around a long time!
Style of Music: Mellow,melodic, finger- style guitar/vocals
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