The AKG C518M is a high quality, miniature microphone designed for capturing drums and percussion instruments for crucial recording and live sound applications. The C518M features an adjustable vice that allows mounting on the top ring of toms, snare drums, congas, and much more.
The cardioid polar pattern reduces feedback and minimizes noise and leakage that may occur from adjacent instruments. An adjustable gooseneck provides stable microphone placement and a low-cut filter reduces low-frequency noise, rumble, etc. The C518M is sure to be an efficient tool for crucial recording, project studio recording and live sound reinforcement.
Adjustable vice-clamp mounts to the top of any drum ring
Cardioid polar pattern minimizes noise and off-axis leakage
Low frequency roll-off eliminates rumble and low-frequency noise
Adjustable gooseneck provides stable microphone capsule placement
AKG C518M Specs
| Microphone | |
| Capsule | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Frequency Range | 60 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 130 dB SPL (1% THD) 132 dB SPL (3% THD) |
| Load Impedance | 2 Kilohms (Recommended) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 63 dB |
| Connectivity | |
| Analog Output | 1 x XLR 3-Pin |
| Cable Length | 5' / 1.5 m |
| Power | |
| Operating Voltage | 9 to 52 V (Phantom Power) |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | ø: 1.9 x L: 7.9" / ø: 47 x L: 200 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 oz / 220 g |
