AKG CM311 Headworn Condenser Microphone
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The legendary CM311 is ideal for active singers, drummers who sing, and anyone who wants a truly great-sounding headset mic with high gain before feedback.
Overview
The AKG CM311 reference head-worn condenser microphone is designed for touring and live-sound applications. It sounds like the best handheld microphones -- full, clear and distortion-free, even with the loudest singers. Differoid stands for differential cardioid, which cancels ambient noise from floor monitors, crowds and other sources. Controlled field tests show that the Differoid provides up to 12dB more gain before feedback than conventional cardioid microphones. Many users of CM311 report that their house mix is clearer because the mic’s isolation is nearly complete.
Specs
Audio frequency bandwidth: 50 - 17000 Hz
Equivalent noise level: 26 dB-A
Sensitivity: 1.25 mV/Pa
Signal to Noise: 68 dB-A
Electrical impedance: 6 kOhms unbalanced
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Dimensions
- Length: 17.76 mm
- Width: 13.97 mm
- Height: 7.62 mm
- Net Weight: 61 g
Applications: Assisted Listening, Sound Reinforcement, Presentation, Retail
Equivalent noise level: 26 dB-A
Sensitivity: 1.25 mV/Pa
Signal to Noise: 68 dB-A
Electrical impedance: 6 kOhms unbalanced
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Dimensions
- Length: 17.76 mm
- Width: 13.97 mm
- Height: 7.62 mm
- Net Weight: 61 g
Applications: Assisted Listening, Sound Reinforcement, Presentation, Retail
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
with 3-pin Mini XLR Connector, CM311-L
- Shipping Weight: 2.31 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 6000H50940
Open Box (Like New), with 3-pin Mini XLR Connector, CM311-L
- Shipping Weight: 2.31 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): AKG CM311L NFS
with Standard-Size XLR Connector and Preamp Module, CM311-A
- Shipping Weight: 2.35 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 6000H50930
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 0.5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted March 8, 2026 by James Neville in Winter Garden, FL
"CHEAP PLASTIC MIC HOLDER BREAKS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY"
Do not purchase this very expensive headset because the flimsy plastic used to actually hold the heavy mic breaks within the first few uses and the replacement part cannot be installed without removing the mic from the soldered wiring and mini condenser/resister on the mic itself. The mic holding rod is metal but the actual holder is cheap plastic. If you are paying this much money or a product, you should be guarateed that the proper material will be ised throughout the product.
Musical Background:
LIVE PERFORMED FOR OVER FORTY YEARS
Musical Style:
ROCK/POP/DANCE/STANDARDS
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