C 4500 B-BC
Common name: AKG C 4500 B-BC
Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage
C 4500 B-BC is a high-quality condenser microphone for broadcast announcers. Intended for close use it has highly effective pop-screening and is an unusual end-fire large-diaphragm design. Proximity effect is minimised and can be additionally helped by a switchable 120 Hz filter. A 20 dB pad allows extreme SPL and a transformerless output makes the microphone resistant to electromagnetic fields from on-air computer screens.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
30Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
20 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
20dB
Filter/EQ
120Hz 6dB/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 spider suspension, W4000 foam windscreen
Optional
B18 battery PSU, PF80 pop screen