AKG C460B Condenser Mic W/CK61ULS Capsule

AKG 460B Body with AKG CK61 ULS Cardioid Capsule

If you’re familiar with the AKG line then you know that this mic is from AKG’s top professional series and has excellent specs and sounds big, open and clear. The mic is used in top studios around the world by top recording engineers and producers and is a first top pick when choosing small diaphragm microphones. It is the other alternative to the Neumann KM series mics and delivers comparable specs at a more affordable price point.

The microphone excels on acoustic guitar, percussion, drum overheads and orchestral instruments and has a crystal clear sound without being harsh.

Specifications

• Type: microphone preamplifier body
• Polar Pattern: Capsule specific
• Frequency Response 30Hz - 20kHz
• Output Sensitivity 8mV/Pa
• Max SPL 134dB for 0.5%THD
• Self Noise (CCIR) 25dB
• Self Noise (DIN/IEC) 14dB-A
• Output Impedance 120Œ©
• Recommended Load 0.5kŒ©
• Powering Phantom 12-48
• SupplyCurrent 1mA

Switchable Options

• Pad 10dB
• Filter/EQ Bass cut 70, 150Hz

Physical Characteristics

• Connector XLR-3M
• Weight 135g (4.75oz)
• Length 150mm (5.90")
• Min Diameter/Width
• Max Diameter/Width 21mm (0.82")