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Extremely small and inconspicuous,
lightweight yet rugged
Delivers superior sound combined with
outstanding ease of use
High sensitivity and low self-noise
ensures generous headroom
The
C 542 BL is a high quality boundary microphone designed
to
deliver
superior
results
for
a
multitude
of
recording
applications. The boundary layer technique is well-known for
recording and offers non-directional pickup that is frequency-
independent.
Succeeding the proven C 562 BL, the
C 542BL is small, light
weight and easy to place - no stand is needed. Since the
transducer sits in a metal plate only 5 mm (0.2 in) thick, the
plate doesn't interfere with or color the sound. Frequency
response
is
very
uniform
within
its
hemisphere
and
it
captures the “room sound'' of an instrument very accurately.
The
C 542 BL can be permanently attached to the floor or wall
of a studio using the screw holes in the plate or attached
temporarily using the supplied adhesive compound. Its 3-pin
output connector also has a switchable bass-cut filter to
minimize surface-born noise.
Easy to use and sonically versatile, the
C 542 BL is a great
addition to the “mic locker'' of any studio.
SPECIFICATIONS
Polar pattern:
omnidirectional (hemispherical)
Frequency range:
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity:
20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
Max. SPL for 1% THD:
130 dB
Equivalent noise level
(CCIR 468-3):
26 dB
Equivalent noise level:
16 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted):
78 dB
Bass cut filter:
switchable flat or 150 Hz,
12 dB/octave
Electrical impedance:
< 600 ohms
Recommended load impedance:
> 2.000 ohms
Powering:
9 to 52 V phantom power
to DIN 45 596
Current consumption:
< 2 mA
Connector:
3-pin XLR
Finish:
dark gray
Size:
80 dia. x 5 (10) mm (3.1 x 0.2/0.4 in.)
Net weight (w/o cable):
56 g (2 oz.)
Standard accessories:
fixed 3-m (10-ft.) connecting cable with
XLR connector, adhesive compound
Optional accessories:
B 18 battery power supply
Item number:
2762 Z 0001
Sound entry ports on C 542 BL top
boundary)
Recording a grand piano
Recording drums
Adhesive compound for easy instai- Extremeiy rugged construction
iation
XLR connector with integrated bass
cut filter
AKG Acoustics GmbH
H
A Harman International Company
Lembockgasse 21-25, P.O.B. 158,
A-1230 Vienna/AUSTRIA,
Ph: (+43 1) 86 654-0*, Fax: -7516,
e-mail: [email protected]
AKG Acoustics, U.S.
914 Airpark Center Drive,
Nashville, TN 37217, U.S.A.
Ph: (+1 615) 620-3800, Fax: -3875,
e-mail: [email protected]
10/04 PROA 1518
Optional B 18 battery power supply