AKG
AKG C519 M
Miniature cardioid condenser clip-on for wind instruments, on a 125 mm gooseneck with a rubberised clamp; phantom adapter with bass roll-off
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power Phantom 9-52 V through the MPA V adapter (C519 M); B 29 L battery supply, MPA V L adapter or AKG bodypack transmitter (C519 ML).
- Type
- Condenser (electret)
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −46 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 16%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 41%
- Self-noise
- 31 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 3%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 3%
- Max SPL
- 130 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 18%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 16%
- Rated range
- 60 – 20k Hz
vs 16 clip-on condensers
More output than 60% of 16 clip-on condensers.
Each stripe is one clip-on condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 14 clip-on condensers
Quieter than 23% of 14 clip-on condensers.
Each stripe is one clip-on condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 16 clip-on condensers
Takes louder sound than 13% of 16 clip-on condensers.
Each stripe is one clip-on condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual, p. 21. Approximate
"Frequency Response" graph in the specifications; relative dB. Three lines without a legend: solid, a dashed line below it at low frequencies, and a dashed line labelled "180°". Distance, room and smoothing not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the manual, p. 21. Approximate
"Polar Diagram" in the specifications: two half plots, 125 Hz to 1 kHz left and 2 to 16 kHz right, 0° at the bottom, rings every 5 dB (labelled 0, -10, -20).
Approximate: reading error up to about 1.5 dB.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −46 dBV/Pa (5 mV/Pa)1 kHz. "5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV re 1 V/Pa)"; the service manual adds "(no load)". | p. 21 |
| Self-noise | 31 dB(A)IEC 60268-4. "31 dB(A) to IEC 60268-4"; the service manual says "31 dBA (DIN 45412)". | |
| Max SPL | 130 dB SPL1% THD; also 132 dB SPL, 3% THD. "Max. SPL for 1%/3% THD: 130/132 dB SPL". | |
| Output impedance | 200 ohmat most. "≤200 ohms"; the cut sheet says "200 Ohms". | |
| Rated load impedance | 2000 ohmrecommended minimum. "≥2000 ohms". The service manual prints "<2000 Ohm". | |
| Rated frequency range | 60 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Low cut | off, -4 dB at 100 Hz; 100 HzC 519 M only, on the phantom adapter: "switchable bass rolloff (9) (-4 dB at 100 Hz)". | p. 14 |
| Weight | 195 gC519 M, microphone and cable; also 85, C519 ML, microphone and cable. "Net weight (microphone and cable): C 519 M: 195 g (6.9 oz.), C 519 ML: 85 g (3 oz.)". | p. 21 |
| Dimensions | 213 × 47 mm"Size (microphone only): length: 213 mm (8.4 in.), max. width: 47 mm (1.9 in.)": length × width. | |
| Finish | matte blackThe cut sheet: "Body: Metal, Finish: Matte black". | |
| Supplied accessories | mini XLR to XLR cable, 3 m, with MPA V phantom adapter; W 44 windscreen; carrying bagC 519 M package ("Unpacking"). The cut sheet calls the bag "Microphone Bag". | p. 13 |
| Models | C519 M (3065X00010): 3 m cable to the MPA V phantom adapter with XLR and bass roll-off switch. C519 ML (3065X00020): 1.5 m mini XLR to mini XLR cable and A 400 adapter plate, for AKG bodypack transmitters (PT 40/400, and PT 45/450/470 in the cut sheet) or the B 29 L / MPA V L supplies | p. 14 |
| Mount | 125 mm (5 in) gooseneck, swivel joint (135°), shock mount, rubberised clamp for the instrument; mounting plate for the A 400 bodypack adapter | p. 13 |
| Shipping weight | C 519 M: 430 g; C 519 ML: 310 g | p. 21 |
| PlacementAKG | Clamp on the bell and aim at its rim. Saxophone: towards the middle of the bell for subtone playing. Clarinet: at the lowest key, with a stand mic at the keys. Trumpet: as far from the instrument as possible, aimed at the bell. Piano: two mics on the frame, above the bass strings and in the octave above middle C | p. 18 |
| From the spec sheet | ||
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 63 dBA-weighted. "SIGNAL TO NOISE: 63 dB-A". | p. 2 |
| Powering | phantom 9-52 V through the MPA V adapter (C519 M); B 29 L battery supply, MPA V L adapter or AKG bodypack transmitter (C519 ML)"POWERING INTERFACE: Voltage: 9 to 52 V, Current: 2 mA". The manual (page 14): C 519 M "For 9 to 52 V universal phantom power"; C 519 ML "For use with the B 29 L battery power supply, MPA V L phantom power adapter, or PT 40 or PT 400 transmitters". | |
| Current draw | 2 mA | |
| Connector | 3-pin mini XLR (female) on the gooseneck; C519 M cable ends in a phantom adapter with a 3-pin XLR"AUDIO OUTPUT: C519 M: 3-pin Mini XLR Female (and includes MPAV phantom adapter)". Manual page 14: "phantom power adapter with integrated 3-pin XLR connector". | |
| From the other | ||
| Capsule | MicroMic capsule (part 2575Z0008)Parts list: "Capsule 15 2575Z0008 ... MM Kapsel". | p. 2 |
| SupplyML version, not phantom | +UB 7-9 V nominal, 12 V absolute maximum; Ra 4-20 kohm, typically 10 kohm | p. 3 |
| Operating conditions | -20 to +60 °C; relative humidity 99% at +20 °C, 95% at +60 °C | |
Documents
- C519 M / C519 ML Professional Miniature Clip-On Condenser Microphonecut sheet, issued 4/2018
- C 519 M / C 519 ML User Instructionsmultilingual
- C519 M / C519 ML service manual# 3065X00XXX, 07/2016
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