AKG C417 PP Professional Lavalier Microphone

AKG C417 PP Professional Lavalier Microphone

The AKG C417 PP is a compact, lightweight lavalier condenser engineered for close-miked dialogue, voiceover, and presentation recording. Its diminutive 15mm capsule and 68g weight make it genuinely unobtrusive when positioned on talent or mounted to clothing during sessions, while the 1.5m cable provides practical reach to a preamp, mixer input, or wireless bodypack transmitter. This is a reliable instrument for studio dialogue recording, live streaming, interview capture, and remote sessions where discretion, signal integrity, and consistent performance matter.

Design & Build

The pre-polarized condenser design eliminates phantom power dependency, allowing flexible interfacing with portable recorders, wireless systems, and studio preamps without additional conditioning gear. A 3-pin female XLR connector ensures standard studio compatibility, and the included tie clip (H40/1), tie pin (H41), windscreen (W407), and carrying bag keep the microphone mobile and production-ready—no adapter shopping required.

Audio Performance

The omnidirectional polar pattern captures clear sound from multiple angles without proximity effect coloration, critical for maintaining natural tonal balance during close dialogue takes and reducing plosive buildup. With a 60 dB-A signal-to-noise ratio and 34 dB-A equivalent noise level, the C417 PP delivers clean vocal intelligibility in controlled studio environments and location recording, while its 126 dB SPL handling prevents clipping during dynamic delivery, shouted takes, or loud ambient conditions without compression artifacts.

Key Features

• Pre-polarized condenser microphone — no phantom power required
• Omnidirectional polar pattern for consistent pickup at multiple angles
• Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 7 mV/Pa
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 60 dB-A
• Equivalent noise level: 34 dB-A
• Maximum SPL: 126 dB at 3% THD
• Operating voltage: 2–12V
• Output impedance: 200 Ohms, 1000 Ohms recommended load
• Compact dimensions: 15mm height × 7.5mm diameter, 68g weight
• 1.5m cable with 3-pin female XLR connector
• Includes tie clip, tie pin, windscreen, and microphone bag

The AKG C417 PP delivers professional-grade lavalier performance in a nearly invisible package, backed by AKG’s reputation for dependable audio engineering.