AKG C516ML Miniature Instrumental Condenser Microphone For AKG Wireless Systems

Mighty Micromic for miking up accordions, guitars and pianos

The AKG C516 ML professional miniature instrumental microphone, part of the MicroMics family, is designed for use on accordions, pianos, guitar speakers and keyboard/organ cabinets. Using two AKG C516 ML Mics (one on the bass and one on the treble side) and an optional B29 L battery power supply is the ideal way to mic up an accordion.

The AKG C516 ML Microphone comes with a wide variety of mounting materials, such as screws, adhesive pads and adapter plates, for easy installation on the instrument or amp.

Flexible Shock Mount

for efficient suppression of mechanical and body noise

Rugged, Highly Stable Gooseneck

for precise placement of the microphone

Detachable Microphone Cable

easy to install and service

Established As An Industry-Standard Accordion Mic 

on stages worldwide, day by day for decades

SPECIFICATIONS

• Audio Frequency bandwidth 60 to 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity 5 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level 31 dB-A Signal to Noise 63 dB-A
• Electrical Impedance 200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance 2000 Ohms

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