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AKG C 5

Item ID: C5

Vocal Condenser Microphone with Cardioid Polar Pickup Pattern, 140dB SPL Capacity, and 65Hz-20kHz Frequency Response

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Cut Through The Mix!

When you're onstage with the AKG C 5, you won't have to worry about cutting through the mix. That's because AKG designed this handheld vocal condenser microphone for demanding onstage performance, with a live band behind you. The AKG C 5's cardioid pickup pattern helps it to give you a huge amount of gain before feedback — a definite plus. There's also a spring steel wire-mesh grill to stand up to plenty of use, while reliably controlling pops and wind noise when you sing into your AKG C 5 vocal condenser microphone.

AKG C 5 Vocal Condenser Microphone at a Glance:
  • Onstage with bands? Let the AKG C 5 help you cut through the mix.
  • Cardioid polar pattern helps give you the maximum gain before feedback
  • Solidly built, with features to control pops, wind, and handling noise

Onstage with bands? Let the AKG C 5 help you cut through the mix.
AKG knows that demanding vocal performances onstage usually involve a lot of other instruments you're trying to soar above. That's why they designed the AKG C 5 vocal condenser microphone to help you cut through even the loudest mix, while keeping your tone intact.

Cardioid polar pattern helps give you the maximum gain before feedback
Feedback is a troubling onstage problem. But the AKG C 5 vocal condenser microphone's cardioid polar pickup pattern helps to avoid it. The AKG C 5 microphone picks up your voice right in front of it, while avoiding what's coming toward it from the sides and back.

Solidly built, with features to control pops, wind, and handling noise
AKG built the C 5 vocal condenser microphone to be rock solid, so it's practically as strong as your stage performances. Plus, it sports a built-in shockmount and a spring steel wire-mesh grill that pull double-duty to reduce handling noise as well as reliably control pops and wind noise.

AKG C 5 Vocal Condenser Microphone Features:
  • Designed to cut your vocals through even the loudest mix
  • Cardioid polar pickup pattern gives you maximum gain before feedback
  • Spring steel wire-mesh grill reliably controls pops and wind noise
  • Internal shockmount helps to cut back on handling noise
  • 24-carat gold-plated XLR output pins ensure a reliable connection
  • Resistant to corrosion and humidity, thanks to a gold-plated transducer case

AKG C 5 Vocal Condenser Microphone Specifications:
  • Finish: Matte Grayish Blue
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Range: 65Hz to 20kHz
  • Sensitivity: 4 mV/Pa (-48 dBV )
  • Max. SPL: 140 / 145 dB SPL (for 1% / 3% THD)
  • Equivalent Noise Level: — 25 dB-A
  • Impedance: <= 200 ohms
  • Recommended Load Impedance: >= 2.000 ohms
  • Connector: 3-pin XLR
  • Weight: 12.2 oz.

Rely on the AKG C 5 vocal condenser microphone for your professional onstage performances!
Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 65Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 140 / 145 dB SPL (for 1% / 3% THD)
Signal to Noise Ratio 69 dB
Self Noise 25 dB-A
Output Impedance 200 ohms
Length 7.3"
Diameter 2"
Weight .76 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 3138Z0005

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based on 4 reviews

Excellent stage mic

by Dee Cairoli from Roosevelt, Utah
January 31, 2012
Music Background: Worship leader, Musician, sound tech
Very smooth generally and sensitive when you get on it directly. Outperforms every other mic on the platform!

Where's my check AKG

by Matthew Juice from Scranton, Pa, USA
June 8, 2009
Music Background: Recording engineer/mix artist, vcocalist Infected by Hate
Dear AKG:

As the new breed of metal musician, I applaude the dynamics the C 5 offers to a vocalist, whom by preference, needs a mic that can handle a large dynamic range.

... read more [+] This microphone eats the competition alive, and as a long time recording artist I understand the importance of a strong mic in a mix. I have a long history of using AKG microphones in many situations and AKG never let me down.

I use this mic as a live vocal mic connected by a either 1 or 2 20' monster cables. The sound reproduction is flawless. I am sure to recommend this mic to any of my metal peers looking for a great live show mic.

Hey Akg, let's get a representitive on the phone and talk endorsement. Hey sweetwater, put a little extra in Chris McGown's check. He aided me in my decision making on this product. THANK YOU CHRIS! close [-]

Big Sound

by BASHAR ARAFAT from Torrance CA USA
December 4, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
For a Hand held on stage Mic the AKG C5 Cannot be beat. It has a beefy and big sound. I use it through my TC Voice Live and I get well-balanced Vocals. Its a truly a Great Mic ...Its an AKG.

Good Mic, but not good enough

by phagood from Nashville, TN USA
September 13, 2008
Music Background: Live Sound, Recording Engineer, Music Business Student
This is a rugged mic, but not too pretty. I have two Beta87s which are not much more expensive, but much more versatile. This mic has a TON of low mids and takes EQ on almost every voice. I use it alm... read more [+]ost solely as a talkback mic. If you need a really beefy sounding mic this is it. But there are few voices that it sounds nice on. Its more friendly to female vocals. close [-]

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