AKG C411 Miniature Condenser Microphone

The C411 from AKG is a miniature condenser microphone for capturing audio in tight places. It’s ideal for miking live sound situations for acoustic instruments including piano, guitar, mandolin, violin, and almost any other string instrument.

Capture your music without distortion or distraction. The ultralight vibration pickup (18g/0.6oz) of the C411 does not change the balance of the instrument, while an included adhesive pad can be used to effortlessly attach the mic on or near the bridge of the instrument without changing its balance—and also without marking up the instrument’s body or exposing its finish to harmful solvents. This mic’s classic matte black housing visually blends into virtually any environment.

Each component of this pre-polarized condenser transducer microphone has been strategically chosen to achieve the best possible performance. Its built-in condenser capsule expertly reproduces the sound of the instrument clearly and without coloration. A figure-of-eight (bidirectional) polar pattern evenly picks up audio from the front and rear of the mic while rejecting surrounding noise from its sides. Rounding out its specifications, the C411 has an audio frequency bandwidth of 10 - 18000 Hz, offers a sensitivity of 2 mV/Pa, and can handle sound pressure levels of up to 96 dB / 103 dB (for 1%/3% THD).

The C411 PP features an MPAV standard XLR connector.

AKG C411 Features

• Condenser transducer in sealed enclosure
• Clear and uncolored sound
• Ultralight vibration pickup does not change the balance of the instrument
• Ideal for acoustic guitar and string instruments

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• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternFigure-8
• Frequency Response10 Hz - 18 kHz
• Output Impedance200 ohms
• Sensitivity2 mV/Pa
• Connector
  • C411 L: mini XLR, female, 3-pin
  • C411 PP: MPAV standard XLR connector, female, 3-pin
• Powering Interface
  • Voltage: 9 to 52 V
  • Current: 2 mA
• Dimensions (LxWxH)9.7mm x 14.2mm x 26.7mm

About Condenser Microphones at Sound Productions

Achieve professional polish to your studio sound with condenser microphones from Sound Productions. A condenser microphone uses a capacitor that converts sound vibrations into electric currents. It is characterized by increased sound sensitivity than a dynamic mic, enabling it to capture more natural, detailed audio from vocals and instruments.

Use a large-diaphragm condenser mic (sometimes called a “capacitor mic”) to optimize the sound of vocals, acoustic guitar, and ambient room audio. Alternatively, choose a small diaphragm condenser mic (or “pencil mic”) for acoustic instruments including guitars, classical instruments, cymbals, and drum overheads. The smaller capsule and lightweight build make it easy to place perfectly in almost any miking application, while the consistent polar pattern makes a pair of small-diaphragm condenser mics the perfect choice for stereo miking.

Compared to the other popular option of dynamic microphones, condenser mics are louder, pick up a wider frequency response, and enjoy an expansive dynamic range—all aspects that make them ideal for studio recording.