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AKG C480B CK63 Hyper-Cardioid Condenser Microphone

AKG C480B CK63 Hyper-Cardioid Condenser Microphone


Hardware Description

C480B Specifications:

  • Polar pattern: 10 to 30,000 Hz
  • Preattenuation pad: +6, 0, -10 dB, selectable
  • Bass filter: 12 dB/octave at 70 or 150 Hz
  • Impedance: <150 ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: >2000 ohms/1000 pF
  • Supply voltage: 48 V phantom power to DIN 45596
  • Current consumption: <2 mA
  • Connector: 3-pin XLR

CK63 Specifications:

  • Polar pattern: hyper-cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 40/20/6.3 mV/Pa (-28/-34/-44 dBV)
  • Max. SPL: 134/140/144 dB (for 0,5% THD)
  • Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3): 13/11/17 dB-A
  • Equivalent noise level :13/11/17 dB-A
  • Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 81/83/77 dB
  • Preattenuation pad: +6/0/-10 dB, selectable
  • Net weight: 25 g / 0.9 oz.

Kit Contents:

  • AKG C480B Output Module (Phantom-powered)
  • AKG CK63 Condenser Capsule
  • Audio-Technica AT8415 Shockmount
  • Rycote Pistol Grip
  • Windscreen
  • Case

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AKG AKG C480B Microphone

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Access, Instruction, and Support

The AKG C480B Microphone is provided for F&DM production students upon enrollment in one of the F&DM Department’s advanced production courses.

Access to the AKG C480B Microphone, like all of the department’s A/V production equipment, is mediated through the Equipment Checkout Lab, and granted on an individual basis upon meeting specific criteria.

Any and all problems experienced with the AKG C480B Microphone should be reported to the Equipment Checkout Lab Specialist immediately; do not wait until returning the equipment to notify the Lab Specialist or Lab staff (See: Statement of Policies).

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Additional Resources:


Access, Instruction, and Support

The AKG C480B CK63 Hyper-Cardioid Condenser Microphone is provided for F&DM production students upon enrollment in one of the F&DM Department's production courses.

Access to the AKG C480B CK63 Hyper-Cardioid Condenser Microphone, like all of the department's A/V production equipment, is mediated through the Equipment Checkout Lab in accordance with course allocation assignments, and granted on an individual basis upon meeting specific criteria.

Any and all problems experienced with the AKG C480B CK63 Hyper-Cardioid Condenser Microphone should be reported to the Equipment Checkout Lab Specialist immediately; do not wait until returning the equipment to notify the Lab Specialist or Lab staff (See: Statement of Policies).