C 542 BL

Common name: AKG C 542 BL

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The C 542 BL is a successor to the C 562 BL – a small lightweight boundary layer microphone which can be fixed permanently if required. The height is only 5mm making it extremely inconspicuous and giving a very accurate hemispheric pattern with uniform frequency response. The switchable bass filter is fitted in the powering connector.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
20 mV/Pa
Max SPL
130
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
26 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
16 dB-A
Output Impedance
600Ω
Recommended Load
2kΩ
Powering
Phantom 12-48
Supply Current
2 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ
150Hz, 12dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Dark grey
Weight
56 g
Length
Min diameter width
Max diameter
80 mm
Depth
5mm

Accessories

Included
Optional