AKG Acoustics ULS User Manual

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ULS Series
Condenser Microphones
Description
The AKG C 480 B preamplifier powering unit is the latest model in the ULS series. It accommodates the CK 61/ULS, CK 62/ULS, CK 63/ULS capsules and the new CK 69/ULS shotgun capsule, providing a higher order of performance for these capsules than heretofore available. The new preamp has a vastly improved noise floor, permitting self noise performance with the four associated capsules in the range of 9 to 11 dB-A. Maximum sound pressure levels in the range of 144 dB (in the -10 dB sensitivity position) can be attained with no greater than 0.5% distortion, giving the capsules a new level of overall performance. An integral low cut filter (12 dB/octave) can be set for either 150 or 70 Hz. The +6 dB sensitivity position is intended to enhance the performance of the CK 69/ULS interference tube capsules, which normally operate over large distances. With the available CK 61/ULS cardioid, CK 63/ULS hypercardioid, CK 62/ULS omnidirectional, and highly directional CK 69/ULS shotgun element, the C 480 Series is intended primarily for studio, broadcast and a variety of live sound and speech reinforcement applications in which state-of-the-art performance is mandated. A complete line of optional accessories is available. The C 480 B operates only on 48 volts phantom powering.
Features
• Ultralow noise preamplifier for use with ULS series capsules
• Multiple directional capsules and configurations available on a high performance powering/preamp module
• Extremely flat on-axis response for all models
• Three sensitivity settings (0, +6, and -10 dB)
• High acoustic level capability
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On-axis Frequency Response (measured at 1 meter)
CK 61/ULS
Polar Response
CK 62/ULS
On-axis Frequency Response (measured at 1 meter)
Polar Response
CK 63/ULS
On-axis Frequency Response (measured at 1 meter)
Polar Response
AKG is constantly improving and modifying its products, therefore, specifications are subject to change without notice.
On-axis Frequency Response (measured at 1 meter)
Polar Response
CK 69/ULS
Graphical Data
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C 480 B with CK 61/ULS
The microphone shall be of the condenser type with capsule and powering module assembly no larger than 0.8 in. (21 mm) in diameter. The microphone shall accept phantom powering at 48 volts. The nominal output impedance shall be equal to or less than 150 ohms at 1 kHz, and the output shall be transformerless. The microphone shall provide a three position control for normal (0 dB), elevated sensitivity (+6 dB), and attenuated (-10 dB) sensitivity. Switchable low-frequency cuts at 150 Hz and 75 Hz at 12 dB/octave shall be provided.
The polar pattern shall be cardioid and nominal on-axis frequency response shall be 20 Hz-20 kHz. For the normal sensitivity setting of 0 dB, microphone sensitivity shall be at least 20 mV/Pa, and the self noise floor shall be no higher than 11 dB-A. The 0.5% THD operating level shall be no lower than 140 dB SPL.
The microphone shall be the AKG Model C 480 B preamp operating with the AKG Acoustics Model CK 61/ULS capsule.
C 480 B with CK 62/ULS
The microphone shall be of the condenser type with capsule and powering module assembly no larger than 0.8 in. (21 mm) in diameter. The microphone shall accept phantom powering at 48 volts. The nominal output impedance shall be equal to or less than 150 ohms at 1 kHz, and the output shall be transformerless. The microphone shall provide a three position control for normal (0 dB), elevated sensitivity (+6 dB), and attenuated (-10 dB) sensitivity. Switchable low-frequency cuts at 150 Hz and 75 Hz at 12 dB/octave shall be provided.
The polar pattern shall be omnidirectional and nominal on-axis frequency response shall be 20 Hz-20 kHz. For the normal sensitivity setting of 0 dB, microphone sensitivity shall be at least 20 mV/Pa, and the self noise floor shall be no higher than 11 dB-A. The 0.5% THD operating level shall be no lower than 140 dB SPL.
The microphone shall be the AKG Model C 480 B preamp operating with the AKG Acoustics Model CK 62/ULS capsule.
C 480 B with CK 63/ULS
The microphone shall be of the condenser type with capsule and powering module assembly no larger than 0.8 in. (21 mm) in diameter. The microphone shall accept phantom powering at 48 volts. The nominal output impedance shall be equal to or less than 150 ohms at 1 kHz, and the output shall be transformerless. The microphone shall provide a three position control for normal (0 dB), elevated sensitivity (+6 dB), and attenuated (-10 dB) sensitivity. Switchable low-frequency cuts at 150 Hz and 75 Hz at 12 dB/octave shall be provided.
The polar pattern shall be hypercardioid and nominal on-axis frequency response shall be 20 Hz-20 kHz. For the normal sensitivity setting of 0 dB, microphone sensitivity shall be at least 20 mV/Pa, and the self noise floor shall be no higher than 11 dB-A. The 0.5% THD operating level shall be no lower than 140 dB SPL.
The microphone shall be the AKG Model C 480 B preamp operating with the AKG Acoustics Model CK 63/ULS capsule.
Architects and Engineers Specifications
C 480 B with CK 69/ULS
The microphone shall be of the condenser type with
capsule and powering module assembly no larger than
0.8 in. (21 mm) in diameter. The microphone shall accept phantom powering at 48 volts. The nominal output impedance shall be equal to or less than 150 ohms at 1 kHz, and the output shall be transformerless. The microphone shall provide a three position control for normal (0 dB), elevated sensitivity (+6 dB), and attenuated (-10 dB) sensitivity. Switchable low-frequency cuts at 150 Hz and 75 Hz at 12 dB/octave shall be provided. The polar pattern shall be two-section shotgun and nominal
on-axis frequency response shall be 20 Hz-18 kHz. For the normal sensitivity setting of 0 dB, microphone sensitivity shall be at least 27 mV/Pa, and the self noise floor shall be no higher than 9 dB-A. The 0.5% THD operating level shall be no lower than 140 dB SPL.
The microphone capsule shall consist of two sections. The total length of the microphone with a single capsule length shall be no greater than 12.8 in. (326 mm), and for the dual capsule the length shall be no greater than 18.4 in. (467 mm).
The microphone shall be the AKG Model C 480 B preamp operating with the AKG Acoustics Model CK 69/ULS capsule.
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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.
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DS-ULS Series
Specifications (measured with C 480 B preamp)
Models: CK 61/ULS: CK 62/ULS: CK 63/ULS: CK 69/ULS: Transducer Principle: All models externally polarized condenser capsules.
Frequency Range 20–20,000 Hz ± 1 dB 20–20,000 Hz ± 1 dB 20–20,000 Hz ± 1 dB 20–18,000 Hz ± 2 dB
Polar Pattern: Cardioid Omnidirectional Hypercardioid Shotgun (2-section)
Sensitivity at 1,000 Hz: (0 dB setting): 20 mV/Pa; -34 dBV 20 mV/Pa; -34 dBV 20 mV/Pa; -34 dBV 27 mV/Pa; -31 dBV (+6 dB setting): 40 mV/Pa; -28 dBV 40 mV/Pa; -28 dBV 40 mV/Pa; -28 dBV 54 mV/Pa; -25 dBV (-10 dB setting): 6.3 mV/Pa; -44 dBV 6.3 mV/Pa; -44 dBV 6.3 mV/Pa; -44 dBV 8.5 mV/Pa; -41 dBV
Equivalent Noise Level: (0 dB setting): 11 dB-A 11 dB-A 11 dB-A 9 dB-A (+6 dB setting): 13 dB-A 13 dB-A 13 dB-A 11 dB-A (-10 dB setting): 17 dB-A 17 dB-A 17 dB-A 15 dB-A
Max. SPL for 0.5 % THD (0 dB setting): 140 dB 140 dB 140 dB 140 dB (+6 dB setting): 134 dB 134 dB 134 dB 134 dB (-10 dB setting): 144 dB 144 dB 144 dB 142 dB
S/N Ratio (: (0 dB setting): 83 dB 83 dB 83 dB 85 dB (+6 dB setting): 81 dB 81 dB 81 dB 83 dB (-10 dB setting): 77 dB 77 dB 77 dB 79 dB
Model: C 480 B
Electr. Impedance: 150 ohms (transformerless)
Load Impedance: > 2,000 ohms in parallel with 1,000 pF
Power Requirement: 48 volts phantom power (±4 volts)
Connector: 3 pin XLR type
Size: dia 0.8 in. (21 mm) length 5.9 in. (150 mm)
Models: C 480 B with CK 61/ULS: C 480 B with CK 62/ULS: C 480 B with CK 63/ULS: C 480 B with CK 69/ULS: Finish: non reflective black non reflective black non reflective black non reflective black
Size of Microphone dia 0.83 in. (21 mm) dia 0.83 in. (21 mm) dia 0.83 in. (21 mm) dia 0.83 in. (21 mm) Combinations: length 6.8 in. (173 mm) length 6.8 in. (173 mm) length 6.8 in. (173 mm) length 12.8 in. (326 mm)
(for single section)
length 18.4 in. (467 mm)
(for dual section)
Models: CK 61/ULS: CK 62/ULS: CK 63/ULS: CK 69/ULS:
dia 0.83 in. (21 mm) dia 0.83 in. (21 mm) dia 0.83 in. (21 mm) dia 0.83 in. (21 mm)
length 1.0 in. (26.5 mm) length dia 1.0 in. (26.5 mm) length 1.0 in. (26.5 mm) length 6.9 in. (176 mm)
(for single section)
12.5 in. (317 mm) (for dual section)
Models: C 480 B: CK 61/ULS: CK 62/ULS: CK 63/ULS: CK 69/ULS: Net/Shipping Weigth: 3.5 oz. (100 g) 0.9 oz. (25 g) 0.9 oz. (25 g) 0.9 oz. (25 g) 2.5/3.5 oz. (70/100 g)
18 oz. (500 g) 5.3 oz. (150 g) 5.3 oz. (150 g) 5.3 oz. (150 g) 1.1 lbs. (480 g)
Included Accessories: SA 40 Stand adapter, W 32 Foam windscreen (for CK 61/ULS, 62/ULS, and 63/ULS),
Foam windscreens for both tube lengths (CK 69/ULS)
Optional Accessories: H 30 Elastic suspension, N 62 E AC Power supply, Battery power supply, SA 38 H Stand adapter/suspension,
SA 18/2B All-metal stand adapter, A 61 Swivel adapter, VR 61 12 in. (30 cm) Extension tube, W 46 All-metal windscreen, VR 62 3 ft. (90cm) Extension tube.
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