AKG C5 Professional Condenser Vocal Microphone
The AKG C5 is a compact, hand-friendly condenser microphone engineered to capture pristine vocal clarity in home and professional studios. Its tight cardioid polar pattern provides precise rejection of room reflections and off-axis sources, keeping your lead vocals isolated and focused in the mix. The balanced XLR output integrates seamlessly into any preamp or mixing chain, while the lightweight 345-gram design with matte gray metal body and spring steel grille makes extended vocal sessions comfortable without introducing handling fatigue.
Recording Performance & Specifications
The C5 reproduces a frequency response of 65–20,000 Hz, delivering full-spectrum vocal capture from warm low-end fundamentals through articulate high-frequency detail for professional-sounding takes. With a 140 dB SPL capacity, this microphone handles everything from controlled intimate vocals to powerful belt performances without clipping or distortion. A 69 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 25 dB-A equivalent noise level ensure your recording path stays clean and transparent, minimizing preamp gain-staging challenges and keeping session noise floor low.
Studio Build & Signal Integrity
The C5 features a 24-carat gold-plated transducer case paired with zinc-alloy housing and precision spring steel grille—construction choices that protect the capsule from handling and environmental stress while supporting reliable performance across production sessions. A 200-ohm electrical impedance with 2000-ohm recommended load impedance ensures optimal signal transfer and minimal impedance-matching artifacts when paired with professional preamps and audio interfaces.
Key Features
- Cardioid polar pattern for controlled off-axis rejection
- Frequency response: 65–20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 4 mV/Pa
- Equivalent noise level: 25 dB-A
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 69 dB-A
- Maximum SPL: 140 dB
- Balanced XLR 3-pin output
- Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
- Requires 9–52 V phantom power at 3 mA
- 24-carat gold-plated transducer case
- Zinc-alloy housing with spring steel grille
- Compact dimensions: 18.5 × 5.1 cm; weight 345 g
The AKG C5 combines transparent audio reproduction with studio-grade construction, delivering professional vocal recordings with minimal noise floor and maximum capture clarity for mixed and mastered tracks.
