AKG Acoustics C 5900M User Manual

C 5900

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EMOTION | TriPOWER Condenser Microphone

Description

The AKG Model C 5900Mis a rugged, premium­quality supercardioid condenser microphone intended
for on-stage vocal and instrument pickup. Its
supercardioid pickup pattern is uniform with frequency
and its response has been specially-tailored at mid and
high frequencies to deliver excellent on-stage vocal
applications. A switchable 6 dB sensitivity boost and
12 dB-per-octave bass cut below 100 Hz. provides
flexibility in dealing with various input sensitivities and
proximity effect. The C 5900M's condenser capsule is
shock mounted with a unique rubber spider suspension
and is protected by a dent-resistant, easily-removable
wire mesh grille. The grille also has an internal pop filter
to minimize plosives and wind noise. The smooth
triangular shape of the microphone handle and its soft­touch finish makes it easy to hold. The lightweight body
is die-cast zinc alloy and has a dark matte black finish
for minimum reflection and glare. The C 5900Mcan be
powered by phantom power from 9 - 52 volts or with
the optional AKG B 15 battery adaptor.

Features

• Broad high frequency rise (4 dB)
delivers added presence and detail

• Supercardioid pickup pattern for
excellent rejection of feedback

• Switchable low-frequency cut

• Internal elastic suspension for

reduced handling noise

• Lightweight die-cast metal body
with soft-touch dark matte finish

• Dent-resistant grille assembly with
integral foam pop filter

• Universal phantom powering

• Shipped in metal hard-shell road

case with SA-61 unbreakable stand
adaptor

Specifications

Transducer type: Prepolarized backplate condenser

Frequency response: 20 - 20 kHz

Polar pattern: Supercardioid

Power requirements: 9 - 52 Vdc

Impedance: 200 ohms

Recommended load impedance: >2000 ohms

Output connector: XLR-M

Sensitivity: 6 mV/Pa; -44 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:

139 dB SPL (142 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: 10.2 oz. (290 g)

Shipping weight: 2.2 lb. (970 g)

Accessories included: SA 61 stand adapter, hard-shell case

Optional accessories: W 23 foam windscreen

B15 battery adaptor

The microphone shall be a backplate condenser type with a
supercardioid 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. The microphone's 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 roll­off of 6 dB/octave and switchable bass cut of 12 dB/octave. The
microphone shall be capable of being converted to a UHF wireless
with the addition of the AKG TM 40 module. The microphone shall
be the AKG Acoustics Model C 5900

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Limited Warranty

AKG Acoustics warrants AKG products against defects in material or workmanship for a period

of two years from the date of original purchase made on or after January 1, 2002, and agrees

to repair or, at our option, replace any defective unit without charge for either parts or labor.

AKG Acoustics grants a three-year warranty covering material and labor for the following

condenser microphones purchased on or after July 1, 2003, including the C 12VR, C414B-ULS,

C 414B-TLII, C 426B, Solidtube; C 4500B-BC; C 4000B; C 3000B; C 451B; C 2000B; C 1000S,

the C 480B and the Ultra-Linear Series capsules (CK 61, CK 62, CK 63, CK 69), the SE 300B

and Blue Line capsules (CK 91, CK 92, CK 93, CK 94, CK 98). This warranty is valid for AKG
products purchased within the United States for the original purchaser only. The purchaser’s Bill
of Sale will serve as proof of sales and warranty validity in the U.S. Shipment of defective items
to AKG for repair will be at the customer’s own risk and expense. AKG will assume the return
shipping cost for all items repaired under warranty.

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 receptacle other than specified.

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, U.S.

914 Airpark Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37217, U.S.A.
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Internet: http://www.akgusa.com

DS-C 5900MRev. 2.04

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.

2.1”

(53 mm)

7.4” (187.5 mm)