This incredibly maleable microphone is great for the harder to record sources out there. The AKG C516 ML Cardioid Instrument Microphone is a high-quality microphone designed for recording instruments such as pianos accordions keyboard cabs and guitar speakers. Despite its size the C516 L offers all the responsive power youre used to with AKG. It features a condenser capsule boasting a wide frequency response. Its designed to capture every nuance from your instrument with extreme accuracy. The cardioid polar pattern provides high ambient noise rejection for a cleaner recording. It also features a highly stable gooseneck allowing for precise positioning of the microphone. Limited Promo: Lexicon MPX-L Studio Reverb For a limited time get Lexicon MPX-L premium studio reverb included with this purchase. Register your product here to claim your license. Flexible and powerful An invaluable tool that sounds great on any sound source. The C516 ML boasts a miniature condenser capsule featuring a cardioid polar pattern. The condenser capsule provides a wide frequency range whereas the cardioid pattern provides high ambient noise suppression. This ensures the cleanest possible recording. The C516 captures every nuance of your instruments sound. The microphone can be used to mic accordions pianos guitar cabs keyboard/organ cabinets and some stringed instruments. The microphone also comes with a range of accessories including an adhesive compound double-sided adhesive rubber plate a H516 mount plate a W44 windscreen microphone bag and a range of screws and bolts. Compact clip-on design The compact and adjustable design features a gooseneck allowing you to find the optimal position for your microphone in relation to your instrument. Ensure you have optimal positioning with the rubberised mount. The microphone also comes complete with a detachable 1.5-metre mini-XLR cable and the A400 adapter plate for easy mounting on AKG wireless body-pack transmitters. Whats included? Microphone bag W44 windscreen Countersunk bolts Self-tapping screws Double-sided adhesive rubber plate A400 adapter plate Adhesive compound H516 mount plate Features Professional-grade miniature condenser instrument microphone Cardioid polar pattern provides high-ambient noise rejection Ideal for recording accordions pianos guitar speakers and keyboard/organ cabinets Established as an industry-standard accordion mic Detachable 1.5-metre microphone cable for easy installation Flexible shock mount for suppression of mechanical and body noise Rugged highly-stable gooseneck Specifications General:Audio Frequency Bandwidth: 60 – 20000Hz Sensitivity: 5mV/Pa Equivalent Noise Level: 31dBA Signal-to-Noise: 63dBA Electrical Impedance: 200 Ohms Recommended Load Impedance: 2000 OhmsPolar Pattern: Cardioid Powering Interface:Voltage: 2 – 12V Current: 2mAAudio Output:Type: Mini XLR Gender: Female Cable Length: 1.5-metres Contacts: 3-PinProduct Code: 3063X00020