AKG Acoustics C5900 User Manual

C 5900

Tripower Condenser Microphone

Description

The AKG Model C 5900 is a rugged condenser
hypercardioid microphone intended for on-stage instrumental
and vocal pickup. Its hypercardioid pattern is uniform with
frequency, and response has been boosted slightly at mid
and high frequencies for crisp instrumental pickup and
improved speech intelligibility. Switchable 6 dB/octave bass
roll-off and 12 dB/octave bass cut provide flexibility in
dealing with proximity effect. The microphone capsule is
shock mounted with an easily removable wire mesh grille.
The smooth triangular shape of the microphone is easier to
hold than normal circular cross-section designs and is stable
when the microphone is placed on a surface. The light­weight body is die cast zinc alloy and has a dark matte finish
for minimum reflection and glare.

Features

• Broad high frequency rise (4 dB)
for added presence

• Hypercardioid pattern for added
immunity to feedback

• Switchable low frequency cut and
roll-off

• Internal elastic suspension for
reduced handling noise

• Light-weight die cast metal body
with dark matte finish

• Replaceable grille assembly

• Universal phantom powering

Specifications

Transducer type: Prepolarized backplate condenser

Frequency response: 20 - 22 kHz

Polar pattern: Hypercardioid

Power requirements: 9 - 52 Vdc

Impedance: 200 ohms

Recommended load impedance: >2000 ohms

Output connector: XLR-M

Sensitivity: 6 mV/Pa; -45 dB (re 1 V/Pa)

Switchable bass roll-off: 6 dB/octave

Switchable bass cut: 12 dB/octave

Sound pressure level for 1% (3%) THD:

140 dB SPL (149 dB SPL)

Environmental operation:

Temperature: -10°C to +65°C
Maximum relative humidity at +20°C: 90%

Size: Maximum diameter: 2.1 in. (53 mm)

7.4 in. length (187.5 mm)

Net weight: 9.8 oz. (276 g)

Shipping weight: 23.9 oz. (676 g)

Accessories included: SA 41/1 stand adapter

Optional accessories: W 23 foam windscreen

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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]

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Wilberforce Road, London NW9 6AX/ENGLAND
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914 Airpark Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37217, U.S.A.
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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 backplate condenser type with a
hypercardioid pickup pattern. Sensitivity shall be no less than
6 mV/Pa, and the maximum operating level for 3% THD shall be
no less than 149 dB SPL. The maximum diameter of the
microphone shall be no greater than 2.1 in., and the microphone
length shall be no greater than 7.4 in. Microphone net weight shall

be no greater than 9.8 oz. The microphone shall operate on
phantom powering over the range from 9 to 52 Vdc. The
microphone shall include the following low frequency options:
switchable bass roll-off of 6 dB/octave and switchable bass cut
of 12 dB/octave. The microphone shall be the AKG Acoustics
Model C 5900.

Graphical Data

Architects and Engineers Specifications

DS-C 5900