AKG Acoustics C5900 - Manual

C 5900
Tripower Condenser Microphone
Description
The AKG Model C 5900 is a rugged condenser
hypercardioid microphone intended for on-stage instrumental
and vocal pickup. Its hypercardioid pattern is uniform with
frequency, and response has been boosted slightly at mid
and high frequencies for crisp instrumental pickup and
improved speech intelligibility. Switchable 6 dB/octave bass
roll-off and 12 dB/octave bass cut provide flexibility in
dealing with proximity effect. The microphone capsule is
shock mounted with an easily removable wire mesh grille.
The smooth triangular shape of the microphone is easier to
hold than normal circular cross-section designs and is stable
when the microphone is placed on a surface. The light-
weight body is die cast zinc alloy and has a dark matte finish
for minimum reflection and glare.
Features
• Broad high frequency rise (4 dB)
for added presence
• Hypercardioid pattern for added
immunity to feedback
• Switchable low frequency cut and
roll-off
• Internal elastic suspension for
reduced handling noise
• Light-weight die cast metal body
with dark matte finish
• Replaceable grille assembly
• Universal phantom powering
Specifications
Transducer type: Prepolarized backplate condenser
Frequency response: 20 - 22 kHz
Polar pattern: Hypercardioid
Power requirements: 9 - 52 Vdc
Impedance: 200 ohms
Recommended load impedance: >2000 ohms
Output connector: XLR-M
Sensitivity: 6 mV/Pa; -45 dB (re 1 V/Pa)
Switchable bass roll-off: 6 dB/octave
Switchable bass cut: 12 dB/octave
Sound pressure level for 1% (3%) THD:
140 dB SPL (149 dB SPL)
Environmental operation:
Temperature: -10°C to +65°C
Maximum relative humidity at +20°C: 90%
Size: Maximum diameter: 2.1 in. (53 mm)
7.4 in. length (187.5 mm)
Net weight: 9.8 oz. (276 g)
Shipping weight: 23.9 oz. (676 g)
Accessories included: SA 41/1 stand adapter
Optional accessories: W 23 foam windscreen