C 4000 B

Common name: AKG C 4000 B

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The C 4000 B is a transformer-less multi-pattern electret condenser microphone switchable between omnidirectional, cardioid and bidirectional polar responses. It is ideal vocals, brass, acoustic and electric guitar, and kick drum recording applications. It features a switchable 10 dB attenuation and pad and 100 Hz/12 dB octave low-cut filter. Includes H 100 elastic suspension and W 4000 foam windscreen.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
25 mV/Pa
Max SPL
145
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
19 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
8 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 12-48
Supply Current
2 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
10dB
Filter/EQ
100Hz 12dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Silver grey
Weight
450 g
Length
183 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
58 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
H100 elastic spider suspension, W4000 foam-type windscreen
Optional
B18 battery supply, PF 80 pop screen, MK 9/10 ext cable