AKG C568 B condenser microphone

AKG C 568 B
condenser directional microphone

Features

-Compact, short shotgun microphone.
-Integrated, switchable low-frequency filter minimizes noise from mechanical interference.
-Ideal solution for theatrical, film, and television productions.
-Can be mounted on a camera.


Short Description

This microphone is characterized by high directivity, a wide processed acoustic frequency range, and small dimensions compared to similar microphones. All these features make it an ideal tool for theatrical, film, and television productions. The aforementioned small size and low weight of the microphone allow it to be mounted on a camera.
The directional characteristic of the microphone changes with sound frequency. Below 500Hz, the microphone has a hypercardioid polar pattern. Above 500Hz, thanks to the specific design of the microphone (interference tube), its directivity increases. The switchable low-frequency filter minimizes adverse effects of impacts and wind noise (slope of the characteristic – 12dB/oct, cut-off frequency 120Hz).
The shockproof, metal housing conceals a built-in microphone preamplifier. It requires phantom power (9-52V). The microphone comes with a windscreen and a stand-mountable holder.


Specification

Polar pattern : hypercardioid / highly directional;
Frequency range : 20Hz to 20,000Hz;
Sensitivity : 11 mV/Pa (-39 dBV);
Maximum SPL : 128 dB;
Equivalent noise level :
29 dB (CCIR 468-3);
18 dB – A;
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) : 76 dB ;
Low-frequency filter : 12dB/oct, cut-off frequency 120Hz ;
Impedance : 600 Ohm
Recommended load impedance : >2000 Ohm
Power supply : 9V to 52V phantom power (DIN 45596);
Current consumption : <2mA;
Connector type : 3-pin XLR;
Finish : dark gray;
Dimensions : 21 dia. x 253 mm (0.8 dia. x 10 inches)
Weight microphone only/packaged : 160g (5.6 oz) / 715g (1.6 lbs);
Included accessories :
SA 60 – stand-mountable microphone holder;
W 68 – windscreen;