The AKG C430 is a compact professional condenser microphone designed specifically for cymbal and overhead applications. Its cardioid condenser capsule provides detailed, crisp capture while its miniature format keeps the microphone visually unobtrusive above a drum kit.
The C430 is particularly useful where accurate high-frequency reproduction and a low-profile installation are important. It is well suited to drum overheads, cymbals, percussion and other detailed acoustic sources in live and recording environments.
Typical uses:
- Drum overheads
- Cymbals and hi-hats
- Percussion
- Acoustic instruments
- Live bands and concerts
- Recording and stereo capture
Key features:
- Professional compact condenser microphone
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Designed for cymbal and overhead miking
- Wide 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response
- Very compact, low-profile metal body
- Balanced 3-pin XLR output
- Operates from 9–52V phantom power
Technical specifications:
- Microphone type: Condenser
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 7 mV/Pa
- Maximum SPL: 126 dB SPL at 1% THD / 130 dB SPL at 3% THD
- Electrical impedance: 200 ohms
- Recommended load impedance: ≥ 2000 ohms
- Connector: 3-pin balanced XLR
- Power requirement: 9–52V phantom power
Related equipment:
Also available as part of the AKG Drum Set Concert I Microphone Kit.
What’s included:
1 × AKG C430 microphone
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