AKG C516 ML Professional Miniature Condenser Instrument Microphone Overview:

Mighty MicroMic
The C516 ML professional miniature instrumental microphone, part of the MicroMics family, is designed for use on accordions, pianos, guitar speakers and keyboard/organ cabinets. Using two C516 MLs (one on the bass and one on the treble side) and an optional B29 L battery power supply is the ideal way to mic up an accordion. The C516 ML comes with a wide variety of mounting materials, such as screws, adhesive pads and adapter plates, for easy installation on the instrument or amp.

Features:

• Cardioid Polar Pattern
• For problem-free use with high ambient noise rejection

• Flexible Shock Mount
• For efficient suppression of mechanical and body noise

• Rugged, Highly Stable goooseneck
• For precise placement of the microphone

• Detachable microphone cable
• Easy to install and service

• Established as an industry-standard accordion mic
• On stages worldwide, day by day for decades

Specifications:
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

Dimensions

• Width: 47 mm
• Height: 235 mm
• Net Weight: 46 g

Design

• Body: metal
• Finish: matte black

Audio Output

• Type; Mini XLR
• Gender: Female
• Contacts: 3-pin

Powering Interface

• Voltage: 2 to 12 V
• Current: 2 mA

Application

• Project Studio: Yes
• Live Instrument: Yes

Instrument

• Guitar Amps / Bass Amps: Yes
• Piano / Strings: Yes

Box Contents:

• 1 x C516 ML Microphone
• 1 x A400 Adaptor Plate
• 1 x Adhesive Compound
• 1 x Double-Sided Adhesive Rubber Plate
• 1 x H516 Mount Plate
• 3 x Self-Tapping Screws (2.9 x 13mm)
• 3 x Countersunk Bolts (3 x 30mm)
• 1 x W44 Windscreen
• 1 x Microphone Bag

Made in China