Capture every nuance of your drums. The AKG C430 Condenser Overhead Microphone is the perfection solution for capturing overhead drum recordings. The AKG C430 features a miniature condenser capsule providing exceptional accuracy capturing the unique individual timbres of every cymbal. The wide frequency response and crisp sound minimise the need for EQ – giving you a great drum sound from the offset. It can be operated via Phantom or battery power for added versatility. The cardioid pickup pattern keeps the focus on the immediate area in front of the microphone resulting in optimal audio performance. The microphone comes complete with a W32 windscreen and a microphone bag – making it ideal for taking to gigs. This bundle includes two AKG C430 Condenser Overhead Microphones as well as two boom microphone stands and two 9-metre XLR cables. So you have everything you need to get setup straight out of the box. Great functionality exceptional sound Get the whole picture. The AKG C430 Condenser Overhead Microphone is specifically designed for cymbal and overhead micing. The high-frequency response lets the C430 capture a unique crisp sound which can even reduce the need for external equalization. The design of the C430 helps it keep a low profile during any recording scenario with no compromises to audio quality. With overhead microphones you can capture the ambient nuances of your performances giving you a really professional sound. The C430 has a cardioid condenser capsule giving detailed pickup of unique individual timbres. It works with phantom power or with batteries and is supplied with an adapter to mount it securely on all commercial microphone stands. Whats included? 2 x AKG C430 Condenser Overhead Microphones 2 x microphone bags 2 x SA60 stand adapters 2 x W32 windscreens 2 x MB05 boom mic stands 2 x XLR (F) – XLR (M) microphone cables 9m Features Professional-grade miniature condenser microphone Designed for recording drum overheads and cymbal micing Cardioid pick up pattern Wide frequency response delivers crisp sound Compact and low-profile design highly portable Specifications: Audio Frequency Bandwidth: 20 – 17000Hz Sensitivity: 7mV/Pa Equivalent Noise Level: 33dBA Signal-to-Noise: 61dBA Electrical Impedance: 200 Ohms Recommended Load Impedance: 2000 Ohms Polar Pattern: Cardioid Voltage: 9 – 52V Current: 2mA Type: Balanced XLR Gender: Male Contacts: 3-Pin Product Code: 2795X00010-2PACK