AKG C 480 B User Instructions page 12

Introduction:
The AKG staff of engineers have concentrated their
efforts and know-how to produce a microphone
which is equal to and, in fact, deserving of the pris-
tine transmission qualities of Digital Technology. The
electronics of the new microphones are a completely
new departure, and the key to the digital-level
performance of the microphone. The resulting techni-
cal specifications are unique among today's micro-
phones and will remain in the forefront of even to-
morrow's microphones.
The microphone system may be delivered as follows:
C 480 B comb-ULS/61 Cardioid condenser microphone
C 480 B Microphone preamp/powering module
CK 61-ULS Cardioid condenser capsule
CK 62-ULS Omni-directional capsule
CK 63-ULS Hypercardioid condenser capsule
CK 69-ULS Condenser shotgun capsule
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The following main features are provided:
• Extremely linear in respect to frequency response,
and electrical data
• Ultra low noise figures
• High operating reliability
• Extremely low distortion
• Low power consumption
• Extended long-life stability
• Built-in attenuation switch with 0 and -10 dB posi-
tion
• Built-in +6 dB gain switch
• Two bass-cut positions with onset at 70 Hz and
150 Hz
• To be powered from a 48 volts phantom power-
ing source (acc. to DIN 45596)
The following accessory is included:
– with the C 480 B comb-ULS/61:
• SA 40 „quick release" stand adapter
• W 32 foam-type windscreen
• Original frequency response curve
– with the C 480 B:
• SA 40 "quick release" stand adapter