AKG C3000B

The sound is pure AKG, but the price is far below what you’d expect for a premium European large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone. Thanks to its innovative transducer design, budget-conscious performers and project studio owners now can enjoy the unmistakable sound of a high-performance AKG condenser at remarkably low cost.

The C 3000’s revolutionary new 1-inch capsule design with its gold-coated diaphragm captures the distinctive sonic character of the world’s most popular studio microphones. The C 3000 B sound is smooth, clear and open with a vibrant presence that projects voices or instruments to the front of the mix. Two switches select options for bass roll-off and preattenuation to allow you to tailor the C 3000 B for any studio or stage application.

An internal InterSpider system and external flange supports the H 100 external shock mount while an integrated windscreen minimizes plosives and other LF noise. Rugged construction and a die-cast chassis with euro-style scratch-resistant matte finish make the C 3000 B a studio mic that is built to handle the rigors of touring. Three-year warranty.

Features

• Large diaphragm format optimized for studio applications
• Extremely wide dynamic range of 140 dB
• Transformerless output for ultra low LF distortion
• Response shaped for studio applications
• Pre-attenuation (-10 dB) and LF roll-off switching provided

Specifications

• Transducer type: 1 in. (25 mm) large diaphragm pressure gradient
• Diaphragm material: Gold-sputtered mylar foil
• Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz,
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Pre-attenuation: 10 dB
• Impedance: 200 ohms
• Recommended loading: >1000 ohms
• Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 14 dB
• Sound pressure level for 0.5% THD: 140 dB (150 dB with 10 dB pre-attenuation)
• Dynamic range: 140 dB
• S/N ratio (A-weighted): 80 dB-A
• Power requirement: Phantom powering, 9 to 52 Vdc
• Output connector: 3-pin XLR-M
• Size: 2.217 in. diameter (57 mm); 6.29 in. length (160 mm)
• Net/shipping weight: 11.3 oz. (320 g)
• Included accessories: H 100 elastic mounting suspension
• Optional accessories: B 18 battery power supply, W 414 wind screen