AKG Acoustics GmbH

C 516 ML

  • Cardioid instrument microphone with miniature mounting bracket
  • High mechanical-noise attenuation
  • Including wireless direct adapter for easy use with AKG pocket transmitters
  • Detachable microphone cable
  • Ideal for miking up accordions and guitar, piano, keyboard, or organ amplifiers

Lightweight cardioid miniature microphone for use on accordions, guitar speakers, piano and keyboard/organ cabinets. The included screws and double-sided, solvent-free adhesive pads make it easy to install the microphone on your instrument or amp exactly where you need it.

Using two C 516 MLs (one on the bass and one on the treble side) and an optional B 29 L battery power supply is an ideal way to mic up an accordion.

The C 516 ML is the only version available and can be used with the B 29 L battery power supply, AKG WMS Series bodypack transmitters, or the MPA V L adapter for external phantom powering. The unique adapter plate A 400 allows easy attachment of the AKG pocket transmitters.

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Polar patterncardiod
Frequency range60 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity5 mV/Pa (-46 dBV)
Max. SPL130/132 dB SPL (bei k = 1 %/3 %)
Equivalent noise level31 dB(A)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)63 dB
Impedance<= 200 ohms
Recommended load impedance>= 2000 ohms
Powering<= 2 mA
Power requirementB 29 L battery power supply, MPA V L phantom adapter, AKG WMS bodypack transmitters
Connector3-pin mini XLR
Cable1.5 m (5 ft.)
Finishmatte black
Dimensionslength: 235 mm (9.3 in.) (microphone only); max. width: 47 mm (1.9 in.)
Net weight46 g (1.6 oz.) (microphone and cable)
Shipping weight320 g (11.3 oz.)


C 516 ML
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