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AKG C519 M
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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.

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−46 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
31 dB(A)
Max SPL
130 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
60 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 21. "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

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 21. "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.

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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-noise31 dB(A), IEC 60268-4. "31 dB(A) to IEC 60268-4"; the service manual says "31 dBA (DIN 45412)".
Max SPL130 dB SPL, 1% THD; also 132 dB SPL, 3% THD. "Max. SPL for 1%/3% THD: 130/132 dB SPL".
Output impedance200 ohm, at most. "≤200 ohms"; the cut sheet says "200 Ohms".
Rated load impedance2000 ohm, recommended minimum. "≥2000 ohms". The service manual prints "<2000 Ohm".
Rated frequency range60 Hz to 20 kHz
Low cutoff, -4 dB at 100 Hz; 100 Hz. C 519 M only, on the phantom adapter: "switchable bass rolloff (9) (-4 dB at 100 Hz)".p. 14
Weight195 g, C519 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
Dimensions213 × 47 mm. "Size (microphone only): length: 213 mm (8.4 in.), max. width: 47 mm (1.9 in.)": length × width.
Finishmatte black. The cut sheet: "Body: Metal, Finish: Matte black".
Supplied accessoriesmini XLR to XLR cable, 3 m, with MPA V phantom adapter; W 44 windscreen; carrying bag. C 519 M package ("Unpacking"). The cut sheet calls the bag "Microphone Bag".p. 13
ModelsC519 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 suppliesp. 14
Mount125 mm (5 in) gooseneck, swivel joint (135°), shock mount, rubberised clamp for the instrument; mounting plate for the A 400 bodypack adapterp. 13
Shipping weightC 519 M: 430 g; C 519 ML: 310 gp. 21
Placement (AKG)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 Cp. 18
From the spec sheet
Signal-to-noise ratio63 dB, A-weighted. "SIGNAL TO NOISE: 63 dB-A".p. 2
Poweringphantom 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 draw2 mA
Connector3-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
CapsuleMicroMic capsule (part 2575Z0008). Parts list: "Capsule 15 2575Z0008 ... MM Kapsel".p. 2
Supply (ML version, not phantom)+UB 7-9 V nominal, 12 V absolute maximum; Ra 4-20 kohm, typically 10 kohmp. 3
Operating conditions-20 to +60 °C; relative humidity 99% at +20 °C, 95% at +60 °C

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