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AKG C 535 EB
Photo: AKG, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

AKG Acoustics

AKG C 535 EB

Handheld cardioid condenser (prepolarised) for vocals and instruments, with a recessed four-position pad and bass filter switch

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−43 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
21 dB(A)
Max SPL
130 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 20. "Frequency Response:"; relative dB, the flat curve at 0 dB in the midrange. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

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 (Recording Hacks copy), p. 20. Polar diagram on p. 20; 0° at the bottom; rings every 5 dB, labelled 0, -10, -20. Left half 125 Hz to 1 kHz, right half 2 to 16 kHz; taken as symmetric. Switch position and measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
CapsuleSingle-diaphragm pressure-gradient capsule, moving mass about 2 mg, in an elastic suspension. Diaphragm "moving masses to about 2 milligrams"; transducer "screwed into an elastic suspension element" (p. 12). The data sheet: "Condenser pressure gradient".p. 12
Self-noise21 dB(A), IEC 60268-4. "Equivalent Noise Level acc. to IEC 60268-4 (A-weighted): 21 dB-A".p. 18
Max SPL130 dB SPL, 1% THD at 1 kHz into 600 ohm; also 144 dB SPL, with -14 dB attenuation; also 137 dB SPL, 1% THD, 2003 data sheet (switch position not stated). "80 Pa / 130 dBSPL; with –14 dB attenuation: 400 Pa / 144 dBSPL" (p. 19).p. 19
Output impedance200 ohm, ±20%, balancedp. 18
Rated load impedance600 ohm, recommended
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±3 dB, from published curve
Poweringphantom 9-52 V (IEC 61938)p. 19
Current draw1 mA, approx.. "approx. 1 mA"; p. 13 says "lower than 1 mA".
Low cutoff, 100 Hz, roll-off 500 Hz. One four-position switch: "0 dB" flat; "0 dB" with "bass-cut filter below 100 Hz slope: 12 dB/octave"; "–14 dB" flat; "–14 dB" with "bass rolloff filter below 500, slope: 4 dB/octave" (pp. 12-13). The data sheet's architects' specification gives "6 dB/octave roll-off below 200 Hz and 12 dB/octave below 100 Hz".p. 12
Pad−14 dB. Switch positions "–14 dB" (flat) and "–14 dB" with bass roll-off (p. 13). The data sheet's architects' specification says "a 10 dB pad" (p. 2).p. 13
Switchesmode: 0 dB flat, 0 dB low cut, -14 dB flat, -14 dB roll-off. Recessed in the shaft; set with a small screwdriver (p. 12).p. 12
ConnectorXLR-3 male. Pin 2 in phase.p. 19
Weight300 g, net
Dimensions46 × 184 mm. Head diameter x length: "46 mm (1 13/16 inch), length: 184 mm (7 1/4 inch)". The data sheet prints "7.2” (161 mm) length"; 7.2 in is 183 mm, so its 161 mm looks like a misprint.
Finishmatte black; zinc alloy housing
Supplied accessoriesSA 61 stand adapter; case. "SA 61 stand adapter" (p. 19); "packed in a solid case" (p. 13). The 2003 data sheet lists an SA 41/1 stand adapter.
Hum sensitivity4 µV/5 µT (at 50 Hz)p. 18
OutputTransformer-balanced, ungroundedp. 13
Climatic conditions-20 °C to +60 °C; 99% relative humidity at 20 °Cp. 19
Pop screenSteel wire-mesh grille with a foam liningp. 12
Optional accessoriesW 23 pop/windscreen; N 62 E and N 66 E mains power supplies; B 18 battery supply. The data sheet adds the PF 10 windscreen and PF 100 pop filter.p. 19
Shipping weight800 g
Applications (AKG)Vocals (soloist, choir), acoustic guitar, clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, hi-hat, cymbals, snarep. 14
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Sensitivity−43 dBV/Pa (7 mV/Pa), 1 kHz. "7 mV/Pa; -43 dB (re 1 V)".p. 1
Response (data sheet)A broad 2 dB rise between 7 and 12 kHz

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