AKG C518M

Slave to the rhythm

The C518 professional miniature clamp-on microphone is the ultimate tool for recording of drums and percussion. Its cardioid polar pattern rejects overspill from nearby instruments. A continuously adjustable vise-type clamp makes it easy to fix the microphone securely on the rim of drums or percussion instruments. A special snap-on stabilizer keeps the gooseneck in a defined position. The MPAV from C518 M features an integrated, switchable bass cut for adjusting the microphone’s frequency response. The C518 ML package includes a mini-XLR cable and the unique A400 adapter plate for easy mounting onto wireless body-pack transmitters PT40/45/450/470.

General Specifications

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