The C 5 is a professional cardioid condenser microphone with less ???º???reach???º??æ than competitive products to work better for vocalists who use in-ear monitor systems and for use on loud stages. The C 5 uses a classic AKG small-diaphragm capsule design with an edge-terminated diaphragm that is wrapped in 24-carat gold housing for protection against moisture and humidity.The C 5 also includes a presence boost adapter ???º?? a small snap-on acoustic equalizer that gives the sound more energy and intelligibility in the 3 ???º?? 5 kHz range. The presence boost adapter can be removed for use with singers with thinner voices and adds considerable sonic flexibility to the microphone.The C 5 has other premium construction features including a thick spring steel dent-resistant grille and gold-plated XLR output connector for loss-free signal transfer. The C 5 delivers studio-quality sound for the stage.Features:???º??  AKG condenser capsule delivers pristinely-detailed, studio-quality vocals on stage???º??  Comes with AKG presence boost adapter installed for additional vocal intellibility and up-front sound quality???º??  Can be easily removed if additional presence isn't needed???º??  24-carat gold-plated transducer housing minimizes moisture and humidity problems???º??  Rugged double shock mount system ensures low handling noise???º??  Thick dent-resistant spring steel grille and gold-plated XLR-type outputSpecifications:???º??  Polar pattern cardioid???º??  Frequency range 65 Hz to 20 kHz ???º??  Sensitivity 4 mV/Pa (-48 dBV ) ???º??  Max. SPL 140 / 145 dB SPL (for 1% / 3% THD) ???º??  Equivalent noise level 25 dB-A ???º??  Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 69 dB ???º??  Impedance <= 200 ohms ???º??  Recommended load impedance >= 2.000 ohms ???º??  Current consumption typ. 3 mA ???º??  Power requirement 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596 ???º??  Connector 3-pin XLR ???º??  Finish matte grayish blue ???º??  Net weight 345 g (12.2 oz.) ???º??  Shipping weight 660 g (1.5 lbs.)???ú??¡????áWarning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm-