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Trade in your AKG C3000B Condenser Mic with Gear4music. If you're looking to refresh your studio setup or move towards more modern recording options, now could be a good time to pass on your trusty C3000B. Whether you're after a more specialised vocal mic or something with a different polar pattern for versatility, trading in could help fund that upgrade.
Consider moving up to a large-diaphragm condenser with enhanced low-end response or perhaps a ribbon mic for a unique tonal character. Gear4music offers plenty of options to suit your recording needs.
Product Ref: 314825
The C 3000 B is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone for universal use, designed and made specifically to suit the needs of musicians as well as the rigors of the stage.
"True" large diaphragm, with active mylar foil diameter of 1" (25 mm)
Cardioid pattern for both vocal and instrument applications
Classic character and rugged construction
Applications - in the studio or on stage
Solo or choral vocals
Brass and woodwinds
Acoustic string instruments
Electric guitar amps
Drum overhead miking
Transducer type: 1 in. (25 mm) large diaphragm
pressure gradient
Diaphragm material: Gold-sputtered mylar foil
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz,
(see frequency response curve)
Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Pre-attenuation: 10 dB
Impedance: 200 ohms
Recommended loading: >1000 ohms
Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 14 dB
Sound pressure level for 0.5% THD: 140 dB (150 dB with
10 dB pre-attenuation)
Dynamic range: 140 dB
S/N ratio (A-weighted): 80 dB-A
Power requirement: Phantom powering, 9 to 52 Vdc
Environmental: Temperature: 14° F to 140° F
(-10° C to 60° C)
Output connector: 3-pin XLR-M
Size: 2.217 in. diameter (57 mm);
6.29 in. length (160 mm)
Net/shipping weight: 11.3 oz. (320 g)
Included accessories: H100 elastic mounting suspension
Optional accessories: B18 battery power supply
PF100 pop filter
W414 wind screen
H100