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• Proven performance for more than 15 years the standard for live applications and studio recording
• Ultralow-noise electronics and switchable attenuation pad enable high dynamic range and allow SPL up to 150dB
• Switchable low-cut filter eliminates proximity effect
• Classic sound made affordable: gold-sputtered one-inch capsule tuned in the tradition of AKG´s sonic expertise
• Heavy-duty die-cast metal housing provides maximum protection on stage and in the studio

Professional studio recording
Professional stage miking
Lead vocals
Lead instruments
Guitar and bass amps

The C3000 high-performance, large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been a standard for live applications and studio recording for almost two decades. It is an excellent choice for vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, drum overhead and brass instrument miking. The switchable attenuation pad and low-cut filter enable high SPL up to 150dB and eliminate proximity effect.

The redesigned C3000 presents itself as a cost-effective, rugged workhorse with a sleek and classy finish.

Type	1-inch large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
Polar pattern	cardioid
Frequency range	20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity	20 mV/Pa (-32 dBV)
Max. SPL	200 / 630 Pa, 140 / 150 dB SPL for 0.5% THD (0/-10 dB)
Equivalent noise level (IEC 60268-4, A-weighted)	14 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)	80 dB
Preattenuation pad	-10 dB, switchable
Bass cut filter slope	6 dB/octave below 500 Hz
Impedance	<=200 ohms
Recommended load impedance	>=1000 ohms
Dynamic range	126 dB (A-weighted)
Environment	temperature: -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F) relative humidity: 90% (+20°C/68°F), 85% (+60°C/140°F)
Power requirement	9 to 52 V phantom power to IEC 61938
Current consumption	<=2 mA
Connector	3-pin male XLR to IEC standard
Dimensions	max. dia.: 53 mm (2.1 in.), length: 162 mm (6.4 in.)
Net weight	320 g (14.1 oz.)

Limited Warranty valid United States of America (*) and Canada (**):
AKG Acoustics warrants AKG products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase, and agrees to repair or, at our option replace any defective unit without charge for either parts or labor. AKG grants a three-year warranty covering select products mainly studio and boundary layer microphones (see list of products above) against defects in material and workmanship This warranty is valid for AKG or AKG/CROWN products purchased and delivered within the United States (*) / Canada (**) for the original purchaser only. The purchaser’s Bill of Sale will serve as proof of sale and warranty validity in the U.S (*) / Canada (**). Shipment of defective items to AKG for repair will be at the customer’s own risk and expense. AKG will assume the return shipping cost for all items repaired under warranty.

IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product, loss of parts, or connecting the product to any receptacle other than specified.

This warranty is void unless AKG Acoustics, U.S.’s service center(*) / the authorized AKG Service Center of Canada (**) performs the repair. No responsibility is assumed for any special, incidental or consequential damages caused by the consumer. However, the limitation of any right or remedy shall not be effective where law prohibits such.

General Return Procedures for US AKG Service
SA# IS REQUIRED for AKG repair service. Please call (818) 920-3237 and request a service authorization prior to sending out any repairs. Please be sure to attach the SA# on the outside of any repair you send in. This step will enable us to determine where your particular repair will need to be sent to insure that nothing gets lost.

RA# is REQUIRED for AKG credit returns. Please call (818) 920-3276 and request a return authorization prior to returning any AKG purchases. Please be sure to attach the RA# on the outside of any returns you send in. This step will insure that the return procedure is completed smoothly.

All AKG customer-owned products being returned for warranty service must include a copy of the customer’s bill-of-sale. Warranty approvals will not be granted if an original receipt or copy of a receipt is not enclosed.

Please enclose a note explaining the symptom or difficulties observed with the product’s performance. Also, include a contact name, the street address for return shipping and a daytime phone number should AKG need to contact you regarding your repair.