D 558E

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Common name: AKG D 558E

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The D 558E is a dynamic noise-cancelling hyper-cardioid condenser microphone mounted on a goose-neck shaft for close-talking, intercom and talkback applications. It is also excellent as a newsdesk microphone. It combines a Makrofol diaphragm dynamic pressure gradient transducer with a front and side ported housing to achieve high noise rejection. It can be mounte on a flat surface, desk or on a microphone stand. Includes 1.15 metre non detachable two-conductor shielded cable and mounting hardware.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
70Hz - 15 kHz
Output Sensitivity
0.072 mV/Pa
Max SPL
128
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Nickel plated.
Weight
325 g
Length
315 mm
Min diameter width
20 mm
Max diameter
23 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
1.15 metre non detachable two-conductor shielded cable and mounting hardware.
Optional
W-3 foam winscreen. ST-305 anti shock table stand. ST-4A table stand. ST-41 table stand with DPDT push-button and pilot lamp. KM-237 clamp adapter. KM-238 clamp adapter. KM-221C flange adapter.