CONDENSER · STUDIO MICROPHONES
C3000
High-performance large-diaphragm condenser microphone
The C3000 high-performance, large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been a standard for live applications and studio recording for almost two decades. It is an excellent choice for vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, drum overhead and brass instrument miking. The switchable attenuation pad and low-cut filter enable high SPL up to 150dB and eliminate proximity effect.
- Type
- Condenser
- TYPE
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid
- POLAR PATTERN
- Frequency range
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- FREQUENCY RANGE
Supplied and supported in Pakistan by KYAF, the official HARMAN Professional distributor.
AT A GLANCE
Specifications
- Condenser
- Type
- Cardioid
- Polar pattern
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Frequency range
- 20 mV/Pa
- Sensitivity
- < 200 Ohms
- Impedance
- 0.32 kg
- Weight
- 20 – 20000 Hz
- Audio frequency bandwidth
- 150 dB
- Maximum SPL
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
|---|---|
| Audio frequency bandwidth | 20 – 20000 Hz |
| Maximum SPL | 150 dB |
| Equivalent noise level | 14 dB-A |
| Sensitivity | 20 mV/Pa |
| Signal to Noise | > 80 dB-A |
| Preattenuation Pad | -10 dB |
| Bass cut filter | 500 Hz, 6dB/octave |
| Electrical impedance | < 200 Ohms |
| Recommended load impedance | > 1000 Ohms |
| Height | 162 mm |
| Width | 53 mm |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.32 kg |
| Finish | black |
| Type | Balanced XLR |
| Gender | Male |
| Contacts | 3-pin |
| Voltage | 9 to 52 V, 2mA |
| Current | 2 mA |
| Guitar Amps / Bass Amps | Yes |
| Drums / Percussion | Yes |
| Horns / Woodwinds | Yes |
| Piano / Strings | Yes |
| Vocals | Yes |
| C3000 | C414 XLII | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio frequency bandwidth | 20 – 20000 Hz | 20 – 20000 Hz |
| Equivalent noise level | 14 dB-A | 6 dB-A |
| Sensitivity | 20 mV/Pa | 23 mV/Pa |
| Signal to Noise | > 80 dB-A | 88 dB-A |
| Preattenuation Pad | -10 dB | -6; -12; -18 dB |
| Bass cut filter | 500 Hz, 6dB/octave | 160; 80; 40 Hz |
| Electrical impedance | < 200 Ohms | 200 Ohms |
| Recommended load impedance | > 1000 Ohms | 2200 Ohms |
| Width | 53 mm | 50 mm |
| Height | 162 mm | 160 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Finish | black | dark gray/gold |
| Type | Balanced XLR | Balanced XLR |
| Gender | Male | Male |
FOR DESIGNERS AND INSTALLERS
Downloads
AKG's own files, opened here on the KYAF site.

C3000
High-performance large-diaphragm condenser microphone
DESIGN
Every part of the C3000, labelled.

FEATURES
What the C3000 brings.

The C3000 high-performance, large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been a standard for live applications and studio recording for almost two decades. It is an excellent choice for vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, drum overhead and brass instrument miking. The switchable attenuation pad and low-cut filter enable high SPL up to 150dB and eliminate proximity effect.
The redesigned C3000 presents itself as a cost-effective, rugged workhorse with a sleek and classy finish.
WHERE IT WORKS
Applications
PLANNING A C3000 SYSTEM?
Tell us the room. We'll size the system.
Send the space, the audience and the budget. A KYAF engineer will work out what you need and quote it delivered in Pakistan.
AKG
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