AKG C5 VOCAL User Manual

C5
VOCAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG ..........S. 2
Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen!
USER INSTRUCTIONS ...............p. 12
Please read the manual before using the equipment!
MODE D’EMPLOI .....................p. 22
Veuillez lire cette notice avant d’utiliser le système!
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO .............p. 32
Prima di utilizzare l’apparecchio, leggere il manuale!
MODO DE EMPLEO ...................p. 42
¡Sirvase leer el manual antes de utilizar el equipo!
INSTRUÇÕES DE USO ...............p. 52
Favor leia este manual antes de usar o equipamento!

AKG C5 VOCAL Specifications

General

Type	Condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Response	65 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity	4 mV/Pa (-48 dBV)
Equivalent Noise Level	25 dB-A
Signal to Noise Ratio	69 dB-A
Connector	3-pin XLR
Color	Black
Voltage	9 to 52 V phantom power
Dimensions	185 mm x 51 mm (7.3 in x 2 in)

Summary

1 Precaution / Description

1.1 Precaution

Ensure equipment meets local safety regulations and is fitted with a ground lead.

1.2 Unpacking

Check packaging for all listed components. Contact dealer if anything is missing.

1.3 Optional Accessories

Refer to AKG catalog or website for optional accessories.

1.4 Features

Highlights the microphone's rugged design, resilient grille, windscreen, shock mount, and cardioid pattern.

1.5 Brief Description

Describes the AKG C5 as a professional vocal microphone with tailored response and durable construction.

2 Interfacing

3 Using Your Microphone

3.1 Introduction

Provides an overview of shaping vocal sound with a handheld microphone.

3.2 Working Distance and Proximity Effect

Explains how distance affects sound and the low-frequency boost from proximity effect.

3.3 Angle of Incidence

Details optimal microphone positioning for balanced sound and avoiding breath noise.

3.4 Feedback

Defines feedback and how to maximize gain before it occurs using polar patterns and speaker placement.

3.5 Backing Vocals

Provides guidance on using the microphone for backing vocals, including sharing and angle.

3.6 Installing the PB 1000

Instructions for attaching the PB 1000 Presence Boost attachment to the microphone.

4 Cleaning

4.1 Microphone Body

Instructions for cleaning the microphone body surface with a damp cloth.

4.2 Internal Windscreen

Procedure for removing, washing, drying, and replacing the internal windscreen.

5 Troubleshooting

6 Specifications