Product Description

The earlier model C 3000 has had a large fan club in the project studio and home recording worlds for years. For the new C 3000 B, AKG designed a special 1-inch large-diaphragm transducer that closely approximates the vibration performance of top-class studio microphones, but can be made at much lower cost. Due to its surface area and special capsule tuning, the C 3000 B large-diaphragm transducer produces an exceptionally pleasing, smooth sound. Unlike in the C 3000, the switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation pad immediately follows the transducer in the signal path, thus increasing the C 3000 B's SPL capability by a true 10 dB. Loud sound sources are therefore no problem. An acoustically optimized cardioid polar pattern makes the C 3000 B an excellent choice for both recording and live sound applications where high gain before feedback is paramount.

Product Details

• Brand: AKG
• Model: C3000B
• Dimensions: 4.00 pounds

Features

• Highly affordable AKG large-diaphragm microphone technology
• Cardioid polar pattern for multiplicity of vocal and instrument applications

From the Manufacturer
The earlier model C 3000 has had a large fan club in the project studio and home recording worlds for years. For the new C 3000 B, AKG designed a special 1-inch large-diaphragm transducer that closely approximates the vibration performance of top-class studio microphones, but can be made at much lower cost. Due to its surface area and special capsule tuning, the C 3000 B large-diaphragm transducer produces an exceptionally pleasing, smooth sound. Unlike in the C 3000, the switchable 10-dB preattenuation pad immediately follows the transducer in the signal path, thus increasing the C 3000 B's SPL capability by a true 10 dB. Loud sound sources are therefore no problem. An acoustically optimized cardioid polar pattern makes the C 3000 B an excellent choice for both recording and live sound applications where high gain before feedback is paramount.

C 3000 B Specifications:

Polar pattern	cardioid
Frequency range	20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity	25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
Max. SPL	140/150 dB (k=0,5%)
Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3)	25 dB
Equivalent noise level	14 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)	80 dB
Preattenuation pad	10 dB, switchable
Bass filter	6 dB/octave below 500 Hz
Impedance	200 ohms
Recommended load impedance	>1000 ohms
Supply voltage	9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596
Current consumption	<2 mA
Connector	3-pin XLR
Finish	silver gray
Dimensions	53 dia. x 162 mm / 2.1 dia. x 6.4 in.
Net weight	320 g / 11.3 oz.
Shipping weight	950 g / 2.1 lbs.
Patent(s)	Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488) Acoustic resistor (Patent no. AT 400.910)