AKG Acoustics C547BL User Manual

C 547 BL

Boundary Layer Condenser Microphone

Description

The C 547 BL is a condenser boundary layer microphone
with a hypercardioid pickup pattern. Its rugged construction
permits it to be used on the floor, where it can withstand
accidental footsteps. It has a switchable low frequency roll­off filter to minimize footfalls on stage. The microphone
works as well on a tabletop.

Microphone sensitivity is 8.5 mV/Pa, and total harmonic
distortion (THD) is 1% at an acoustical operating level of
133 dB. The equivalent noise floor is 22 dB-A. The
microphone operates on phantom powering over the range of
9 to 52 volts dc. The finish is matte black, and the
microphone can be painted any color to match decor.

The connector is a 3-Pin XLR.

Features

• Non-crush construction

• Inconspicuous

• Unidirectional pickup

• Paintable

Specifications

Transducer Principle: Condenser prepolarized

Frequency Range: 30–18,000 Hz

Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid

Sensitivity at 1,000 Hz: 8.5 mV/Pa (-42dBV)

Equivalent Noise Level: < 22 dB-A

Sound Pressure Level for 1% THD: 133 dB

S/N Ratio (A-weighted): > 72 dB

Electr. Impedance: < 400 ohms

Load Impedance: > 1,000 ohms

Low frequency roll-off: switchable bass-cut

12 dB/octave, 200 Hz

Power Requirement: 9–52 volts phantom powering

Connector: 3-Pin XLR-type

Cable Length: 10 ft. (3 m)

Finish: Matte dark gray

Size: 7.3 x 4.7 x 0.8 in.

(185 x 120 x 20 mm)

Net/Shipping Weight: 5.6 oz. (160 g)/14.8 oz. (420 g)

Included Accessories: W 547 Windscreen

Optional Accessories: B 18 Battery 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
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Wilberforce Road, London NW9 6AX/ENGLAND
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AKG ACOUSTICS, U.S.

914 Airpark Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37217, U.S.A.
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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 boundary layer condenser type with a
hypercardioid pattern. The size of the microphone shall fall within
the rectangular envelope given by: 7.3 x 4.7 x 0.8 in.
(185 x 120 x 20 mm). The microphone’s sensitivity shall be no
lower than 8.5 mV/Pa, and the microphone shall produce no more
than 1% total harmonic distortion (THD) at an acoustical operating

level of 133 dB. The equivalent noise floor of the microphone shall
be no greater than 22 dB-A. The microphone shall operate on
phantom powering over the range from 9 to 52 volts dc. The
microphone shall be rugged enough to withstand the weight of a
normal person who steps on it. The microphone shall be the AKG
Acoustics Model C 547 BL.

Graphical Data

Architects and Engineers Specifications

DS-C 547 BL

7.3 in.

(185 mm)

4.7 in. (120 mm)

4.7 in.

(120 mm)