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AKG C636
Photo: AKG (Harman), from its spec sheet, p. 1.

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AKG C636

Handheld cardioid electret condenser vocal mic with double shock suspension and multilayer pop protection

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−45 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
20 dB(A)
Max SPL
150 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the quick guide, p. 2. Titled "Frequenzgang / Frequency response"; axes "amplitude [dB]" and "frequency [Hz]". Angle, distance, room and smoothing not stated (taken as on axis).

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the quick guide, p. 2. Titled "Polardiagramm / Polar diagram"; full circle, 0° at the top; rings labelled "0dB", "-10dB", "-20dB" (10 dB per ring, -30 dB at the centre). Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Capsule3/4-inch back-electret condenser, 24-carat gold-plated. "24-CARAT GOLD-PLATED CAPSULE" (p. 1).p. 2
Sensitivity−45 dBV/Pa (5.6 mV/Pa), 1 kHz. "5.6 mV/Pa (-45 dBV)"; the quick guide: "Sensitivity at 1000 Hz, re 1 V/Pa 5.6 mV/Pa".
Self-noise20 dB(A), to IEC 60268-4. The quick guide prints the standard as "IEC 60286-4".
Max SPL150 dB SPL, 0.5% THD; also 150 dB SPL, 1% THD (quick guide). "MAX. SPL FOR 0.5 % THD: 150 dB"; the quick guide gives the same 150 dB "for 1% THD".
Signal-to-noise ratio74 dB, A-weighted, re 1 Pa
Output impedance200 ohm, maximum. "≤ 200 ohms"; the quick guide: "200 ohms".
Rated load impedance2000 ohm, minimum, recommended. "≥ 2000 ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom 48 V ±4 V (IEC 61938)
Current draw4 mA, maximum. "≤ 4 mA".
ConnectorXLR-3 male (pin 2 hot)
Weight312 g, net. "312 g (11 oz.)"; the quick guide agrees.
Dimensions51 × 185 mm. Diameter × length.
Supplied accessoriesSA61 stand adapter; zip bag. "IN THE BOX: C636 microphone, Zip bag, SA61 stand adapter".
Bass cut80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Temperature range-10 °C to +60 °C
HousingZinc-alloy housing, spring-steel grillep. 1
Suspension and pop protectionDouble shock suspension (absorbent rubber and an adjustable balancing network); 3-layer pop protection
Shipping weight450 g (15.9 oz.)p. 2
Box dimensions25.5 × 8 × 8 cm
VersionsC636 (UPC 885038039426) and C636 BLK (UPC 885038040125)
From the other
Item number3439X00020p. 1
Replacement partsCapsule 2003Z00130 (mounted 5061985); windscreen 5068871; wire-mesh cap 5074397; handle 5074398

Documents

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