AKG C518 ML - Miniature Clip-On Condenser Microphone with Cardioid Polar Pattern and 60Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response in Black Finish

The AKG C518ML is a high-quality, miniature clip-on condenser microphone designed for capturing the sound of drums and percussion instruments. This microphone is ideal for critical recording, project studio recording, and live sound reinforcement. It features a cardioid polar pattern that ensures excellent isolation by minimizing noise and leakage from adjacent instruments, making it perfect for use in busy sound environments such as drum kits. The C518ML is designed to capture the nuances of drum sounds and other percussion instruments with precision, ensuring that every hit, strike, and nuance is reproduced clearly and faithfully.

Equipped with an adjustable vice-clamp, the C518ML can be easily mounted onto the top ring of toms, snare drums, congas, and other percussion instruments. This flexible mounting solution allows for precise placement, ensuring that the microphone is positioned optimally for capturing the best sound. The adjustable gooseneck further ensures stable microphone placement, even during active performances or high-energy sessions, providing reliable microphone placement throughout any recording or live sound event.

The C518ML also features a low-frequency roll-off filter that helps reduce rumble, low-frequency noise, and vibrations, ensuring clean and distortion-free sound even in challenging environments. The cardioid polar pattern helps reject unwanted sound from the sides and rear of the microphone, further enhancing its ability to capture the instrument's sound while minimizing off-axis leakage.

For maximum versatility, the C518ML terminates to a 3-pin mini-XLR connector, which allows it to be used with the AKG B29L battery power supply, MPA V L phantom adapter, and AKG WMS bodypack transmitters, giving users multiple power options for different setups. Whether in the studio or on stage, the C518ML is a reliable and efficient tool for percussionists, sound engineers, and recording professionals alike.

Features

• Miniature clip-on condenser microphone designed for drums and percussion instruments
• Cardioid polar pattern minimizes off-axis noise and leakage from adjacent instruments
• Adjustable vice-clamp for mounting on toms, snare drums, congas, and more
• Low-frequency roll-off filter eliminates rumble and low-frequency noise
• Adjustable gooseneck for stable and precise microphone placement
• Terminating in a 3-pin mini-XLR connector for use with AKG B29L, MPA V L phantom adapter, and AKG WMS bodypack transmitters
• Ideal for live sound reinforcement and studio recording
• Wide frequency response from 60 Hz to 20 kHz for detailed sound capture
• Includes W44 windscreen, microphone bag, mini XLR to mini XLR cable, H518 drum bracket, and A400 adapter plate

Specifications

General

• Audio frequency bandwidth: 60 - 20000 Hz
• Equivalent noise level: 31 dB-A
• Sensitivity: 5 mV/Pa
• Signal to Noise: 63 dB-A
• Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended load impedance: 2000 Ohms
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Dimensions/Weight

• Width: 1.85 inches
• Height: 7.87 inches
• Net Weight: 0.49 lbs

Design

• Body: metal
• Finish: matte black

Audio Output

• Type: Mini XLR
• Gender: Female
• Contacts: 3-pin

Powering Interface

• Voltage: 9 to 52 V
• Current: 2 mA

What's Included

• 1 x C518 Microphone
• 1 x W44 Windscreen
• 1 x Microphone Bag
• 1 x Mini XLR to Mini XLR Cable (1.5 m/5 ft.)
• 1 x H518 Drum Bracket
• 1 x A400 Adapter Plate