Miniature Cardioid Condenser

C 518 M for external phantom powering

AKG C518 M 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

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.

AKG C518 M Specifications:

• 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.) (microphone and cable)
• Shipping weight: C 518 M: 450 g (15.9 oz.)