AKG C4000 Multi Pattern Condenser Microphone

C4000 Professional MultiPattern Condenser Microphone

Mellow Fellow – the best-kept secret for thin vocals and instrumentsThe C4000 is a high-performance multipattern large-diaphragm microphone with exceptionally high headroom and extremely low self-noise. It is among the condenser microphones with the widest dynamic range available today, and it will give equally excellent results in the studio and on stage.Due to its warm and dark-sounding character, it is known in the pro-audio world as an insider’s tip for thin vocals, bright brass instruments and acoustic guitars. Beyond that, it is designed for miking a broad range of instruments from electric guitar to kick drum.

Genuine one-inch dual-diaphragm condenser transducer

for a warm and dark-sounding character

Selectable polar patterns (cardioid, hypercardioid and omni)

for a wide range of applications due to dual-capsule design

One of the quietest condenser microphones available today

by the use of ultralow-noise electronic components

Transformerless electronic designfor high SPL capability and low distortion

Switchable 10dB attenuation padallows close-in miking at extremely high sound pressure levels

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: 1-inch dual diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
Polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, hypercardioid
Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV ±2 dB)Max. SPL: 350/1000 Pa, 145/155 dB SPL for 0.5% THD (0/-10 dB)
Equivalent noise level (IEC 60268-4): 22 dB
Equivalent noise level (IEC 60268-4, A-weighted): 8 dB-ASignal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 86 dB
Preattenuation pad: -10 dB, switchableBass cut filter slope: 12 dB/octave below 100 Hz
Impedance: <=200 ohms
Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohms
Dynamic range: 137 dB (A-weighted)Environment temperature: -10°C to +60°C – (14°F to 140°F)
Relative humidity: 90% (+20°C/68°F), 85% (+60°C/140°F)
Power requirement: 9 to 52 V phantom power to IEC 61938Current consumption: <=2 mA
Connector: 3-pin male XLR to IEC standard
Dimensions: max. dia.: 58 mm (2.3 in.), length: 183 mm (7.2 in.)
Net weight: 450 g (1 lb.)
Patent(s): Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)