An excellent choice to cut through dense, loud mixes.

The AKG C5 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone will make your voice cut through the loudest mix - on any stage. Its cardioid polar pattern ensures maximum gain before feedback and has been optimized for use with in-ear personal monitor systems. The gold plated transducer case not only gives the microphone a sophisticated esthetic touch but also makes the transducer extremely resistant to corrosion and humidity. The result is superior audio performance.

Requires phantom power.

AKG C 5 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone Features:

• Rugged condenser microphone for vocal miking on stage
• Extremely resilient, spring-steel wire-mesh cap for extra impact resistance
• Built-in windscreen/pop filter for effective suppression of pop and breath noise
• Transducer shock mount reduces handling and cable noise
• Frequency-independent cardioid polar response for high gain before feedback
• PB 1000 Presence Boost attachment for optimum intelligibility of speech

AKG C 5 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone Includes:

• Microphone bag, PB 1000 presence boost adaptor, SA 45 stand adapter

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AKG C 5 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone Specifications:

• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency response: 65-20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 4 mV/pa (-48 dBV )
• Maximum sound pressure level: 140/145 dB SPL, (for 1%/3% THD)
• Equivalent noise level: 25 dB-A
• Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 69 db
• Impedance: <= 200 ohms
• Recommended load impedence: >= 2000 ohms
• Current consumption: typ. 3 mA
• Power requirement: 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Finish: matte grayish blue
• Dimensions (length x diameter): 7.3" x 2.0", (185.2 mm x 51 mm)
• Net weight: 12.2 oz, (345 g)
• Standard accessories: Microphone bag, PB 1000 presence boost adaptor, SA 45 stand adapter

AKG C 5 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone

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Posted by MC Teacher from Adelanto, CA on Apr 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: R&B, Classic Rock, Country

The AKG C5 is a great microphone. I wanted a condenser for my home studio and it came down to this or an Shure 87. I've always loved and owned AKG mics, so I bought this, along with a Presonus tube preamp. I was pleased, but not blown away with the studio performance, but I simply may not have not have mastered the preamp thing. Then, I took the mic out live, where some seasoned vocalists and and a quality live soundman all asked, "what's that mic! It's the best I've ever heard!" I have performed in some nice venues, with some very nice gear as an opening act. The C5 is easily the best live vocal mic I have used or heard outside of a major concert. It's my voice, totally clean with no added color or noise. Two people with extensive experience that heard mine are buying one for themselves. And compared to the price of a great guitar or keyboard, a few hundred bucks is a steal.

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This mic rocks!!!!!!!

Posted by eyeglass from Dallas,Texas and Jamaica on Apr 28, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Live Sound/recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Reggae,Rock,R&B

Used it once on a heavy metal band. The vocals DID cut through the mix, even with 2 heavy distorted guitars, the voclas were clear and warm. Not much Eq was need on with mic. A good mic for any metal band. Just back down on the hi freq. a little, don't need muchEq at all. I compare it a KSM9 Shure which over twice the price. As a good feel to it as well, good balanced weight.

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