Owners Manual

C3000 13
Specifications
Type: 1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
Polar patterns: cardioid
Sensitivity at 1000 Hz: 20 mV/Pa
(
-32 dBV
)
Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz (refer to frequency response curve)
Electrical impedance:

200 ohms
Recommended load impedance:
 1000 ohms
Bass cut filter slope: 6 dB/octave below 500 Hz
Preattenuation pad: -10 dB, switchable
Equivalent noise level to IEC 60268-4 (
A
-weighted): 14 dB-
A
Signal/noise ratio re 1 Pa (
A
-weighted): 80 dB*)
Max. SPL for 0.5% THD (0/-10 dB): 200 / 630 Pa Z 140 / 150 dB SPL*)
Dynamic range: 126 dB (
A
-weighted)*)
Environment: - temperature:
- relative humidity:
-10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
90% (+20°C/68°F), 85% (+60°C/140°F)
Power requirement: 9 to 52 V phantom power to IEC 61938
Current consumption:

2 mA
Connector pinout: 3-pin male XLR to IEC standard
Size: max. dia.: 53 mm (2.1 in.),
length: 162 mm (6.4 in.)
Net weight: 320 g (14.1 oz.)
*) Values for 48 V phantom power; reduce by 3 dB for 24 V and 6 dB for 12 V phantom power.
This product conforms to the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. To order a free copy of the
Declaration of Conformity, visit http://www.akg.com or contact [e-mail].
Frequency Response Curve Polar Pattern
5 Specifications
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