AKG Acoustics C 420 User Manual

C 420

Condenser Microphone

Description

The C 420 cardioid condenser microphone was designed
with a full frequency response bandwidth that delivers a pure,
powerful sound and carries punch and presence to the
audience. It is ideal for front vocalists, singing keyboard
players, drummers, guitarists, dancers, and aerobics
instructors. It has a new and fully adjustable headband and
earpieces that fit comfortably and securely on your head. The
C 420 has the cable exiting from the rear of the headband to
stay out of the way of your performance.

Features

• Behind-the-head band for comfort
and secure mounting

• Miniature gooseneck for precise
positioning

• External shock mounting for
freedom from interference

• Adaptable to phantom powering or
wireless operation

Specifications

Transducer type: Condenser pressure gradient

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Polar pattern: Cardioid

Impedance: 200 ohms

Output connector: XLR (C420), mini XLR (C420/L)

Sensitivity: 7 mV/Pa; -43 dB (re 1 V)

Powering: Phantom powering from 9 to 52 Vdc

with power adapter

Sound pressure level for 1% /3% THD: 126/130 dB

Size: 4.9 in. (125 mm) x 5.0 in. (130 mm)

Net/Shipping weight: 1.1 oz./19.6 oz. (30 g/540 g)

Standard accessory: W 44 Windscreen

Optional Accessories: B 29 L battery operated phantom

power supply with a 2 input mixer
(used with the C 420 L version)
B 18 E battery operated phantom
power supply. (used with C 420)
B 15 battery operated power supply

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Limited Warranty

Valid only in the United States. AKG Acoustics warrants AKG products against defects in material
or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase for use, and agrees to
repair or, at our option, replace any defective unit without charge for either parts or labor. Important:
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable
care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product, loss of parts or connecting the
product to any but the specified receptacles. This warranty is void unless service or repairs are
performed by an authorized service center. No responsibility is assumed for any special, incidental

or consequential damages. However, the limitation of any right or remedy shall not be effective
where such is prohibited or restricted by law. Simply take or ship your AKG product prepaid to our
service department. Be sure to include your sales slip as proof of purchase date. (We will not repair
transit damage under the no-charge terms of this warranty.) Note: No other warranty, written or oral
is authorized by AKG Acoustics, Inc. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above exclusions and limitation may not apply to you.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

AKG Acoustics GmbH

Lemböckgasse 21–25, P.O.B. 158, A-1230
Vienna/AUSTRIA
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.akg.com

AKG Acoustics; A Division of Harman Pro Germany
Bodenseestraße 228, D-81243 München/GERMANY
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Arbiter Pro Audio

Wilberforce Road, London NW9 6AX/ENGLAND
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AKG ACOUSTICS, U.S.

914 Airpark Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37217, U.S.A.
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Studer Japan Ltd.

2-43-7, Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0064/JAPAN
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Erikson Pro Audio

620 McCaffrey, St-Laurent, Quebec, H4T 1N1, CANADA
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.jam-ind.com/eriksonpro

AKG is constantly improving and modifying its products, therefore, specifications are subject to change without notice.

The microphone shall be a condenser type with a cardioid
pickup pattern with response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Sensitivity
shall be no less than 7 mV/Pa, and the maximum operating level
for 1 and 3% THD shall be 126 and 130 dB, respectively. The
microphone shall be adaptable to either phantom powering over
the range from 9 to 52 Vdc, or for direct use with a wireless

transmitter worn by the user. The microphone dimensions shall
be 5.1 inches circular, and the net microphone weight shall be
no greater than 1.1 ounces (30 g). The microphone shall be the
AKG Acoustics Model C 420. Specify XLR (C 420) for hard-wired
applications; B-Lock (C 420/B), or mini XLR (C 420/L) are
specified for use in a wireless system.

Graphical Data

Architects and Engineers Specifications

DS-C 420

Cardioid

5.0 in.

(130 mm)

height

4.9 in.

(125 mm)

width