AKG C516 ML

Professional Miniature Condenser Instrument Microphone

The C516 ML professional miniature instrumental microphone, part of the MicroMics family, is designed for use on accordions, pianos, guitar speakers and keyboard/organ cabinets. The C516 ML comes with a wide variety of mounting materials, such as screws and adhesive pads for easy installation on the instrument or amp, and an A400 adapter plate for easy mounting onto wireless body-pack transmitters PT40/45/450/470.

Features

• Cardioid polar pattern
• Flexible shock mount
• Rugged, highly stable gooseneck
• Detachable microphone cable
• Established as an industry-standard accordion mic

Specifications

• Type: Pre-polarized condenser microphone
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• 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
• Max. SPL for 1%/3% THD: 130/132 dB SPL

Design

• Body: metal
• Finish: matte black

Audio Output

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

Powering Interface

• Voltage: 2 to 12 V
• Current: 2 mA

Application

• Project Studio: Yes
• Live Instrument: Yes

Instrument

• Guitar Amps / Bass Amps: Yes
• Piano / Strings: Yes