- Miniature cardioid condenser clamp-on microphone with shock mounted capsule - Ideal for miking drums and percussions - Including wireless direct adapter for easy use with AKG pocket transmitters - Detachable microphone cable - Integrated gooseneck - Continuously adjustable vise type clampThe ultimate miniature condenser microphone for drums and percussions. Its cardioid polar pattern rejects overspill from nearby instruments. A continuously adjustable vise-type clamp makes it easy to fix the microphone securely on the top hoop of most drums or percussion instruments. An external shock mount provides high mechanical-noise rejection. A special snap-on stabilizer knee will keep the gooseneck bent at a defined angle. The C 518 M features an integrated, switchable bass cut for adjusting the microphone s frequency response to your instrument s sound.The unique adapter plate A 400 allows easy attachment of the AKG pocket transmitters.Versions:C 518 M for external phantom poweringC 518 ML for use with the B 29 L battery power supply, AKG WMS Series bodypack transmitters, or the MPA V L adapter for external phantom powering.Polar pattern cardioidFrequency range 60 Hz to 20 kHzSensitivity 5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV)Max. SPL 130/132 dB SPL (for 1%/3% THD)Equivalent noise level 31 dB(A)Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 63 dBImpedance = 2000 ohmsPowering <= 2 mAPower requirement B 29 L battery power supply, MPA V L phantom adapter, AKG WMS bodypack transmittersConnector 3-pin mini XLRCable 1.5 m (5 ft.)Finish matte blackDimensions Length: 200 mm (7.9 in.) (microphone only); max. width: 47 mm (1.9 in.)Net weight C 518 M: 220 g (7.8 oz.)C 518 ML: 110 g (3.9 oz.)(microphone and cable)Shipping weight C 518 M: 450 g (15.9 oz.)C 518 ML: 330 g (11.7 oz.)