AKG C104
AKG C104
Experience sound recording on a new level with the AKG C104 large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone. It captures every nuance with perfect clarity, whether you're recording speech, instruments or ambient environments. As a microphone designed for musicians, podcasters, youtubers and streamers, its distinctive details transform solo recordings and interviews into engaging productions, while its wide frequency range preserves the rich tone of each performance. With a precision cardioid capsule and optimized transformerless FET circuitry, the microphone is designed to deliver ultra-low noise and wide dynamic range, ensuring exceptional sound recording across all types of sources.
Tripod mount (threaded)
Microphone type
Condenser
The principle of the microphone
Directional
Directional characteristic
20 - 20 000 Hz
Frequency range
Key features of the AKG C104 microphone
- Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
- Designed for musicians, podcasters, youtubers and streamers
- Wide frequency range
- Precision cardioid capsule
- Optimized transformerless FET circuit
- Ultra-low noise
- Wide dynamic range
- User-friendly modern design
- Phantom Power
- Body made of 100% recycled metals and PIR alloys
Suitable for singing, studio use, stream, podcast, video production
Iconic design, sustainable production and sound without compromise
With a modern look that subtly references AKG's iconic heritage, the on-camera microphone is as visually engaging as it is sonically brilliant. And to ensure seamless compatibility with today's recording technologies, the microphone emphasizes simplified controls to easily integrate into any workflow.Sustainability is at the heart of the microphone's industrial design - the body is made from 100% recycled metals and PIR alloys, and every element from packaging to accessories has been thoughtfully designed with minimal environmental impact.
Technical specifications
- Type of insert: 22mm electret condenser diaphragm
- Directional characteristic: Cardioid
- Sensitivity: 13.5 mV/Pa (-37.5 dBV)
- Recommended load impedance: ≥ 1000 ohms
- Intrinsic noise level: 14 dB(A) SPL
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (at 1 Pa)
- Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD: 143 dB SPL
- Temperature range: -5 to 50 °C (23 to 122 °F)
- Phantom power: 48 V +/-4 V according to IEC 61938
- Current draw: ≤ 5 mA
- Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
Package contents
- 1× C104 condenser microphone
- 1× Screw-on clamp for microphone stand H81
The principle of the microphone
The dynamic microphone is suitable for open performances, live input, music production, etc. It uses a magnet and a moving coil to capture sound.
You will use a condenser microphone mainly for studio purposes. It has higher sensitivity and lower noise. It is necessary to power it separately.
Frequency range
The frequency range indicates the range of frequency values that the microphone records. The higher the range, the more sounds it can record.
Low frequencies (e. g. 20–200 Hz): Bass, the deepest tones of instruments (double bass, kick drum) and male voices.
Medium frequency (e. g. 200–3000 Hz): The body of the instruments, the base of the voice, where the ear is most sensitive, important for speech intelligibility.
High frequencies (e. g. 3000–14000 Hz): Treble, detail, sibilance and " shine" of the sound.
Airband (above 14000 Hz): It gives recordings a sense of expensive, super-quality sound and space.
Sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is the ratio of output voltage to sound pressure. It expresses how loud a signal a microphone produces at a given sound pressure; higher sensitivity means stronger voltage and is suitable for quiet studios, while lower sensitivity is better for noisy environments as it will amplify less ambient noise unnecessarily.
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Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
