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AKG C 430 User Instructions

Pre-polarized condenser microphone
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C 430
Bedienungshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S. 2
Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen!
User Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10
Please read the manual before using the equipment!
Mode d'emploi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 18
Veuillez lire cette notice avant d'utiliser le système!
Istruzioni per l'uso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.26
Prima di utilizzare l'apparecchio, leggere il manuale!
Modo de empleo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 34
Antes de utilizar el equipo, sírvase leer el manual!
Instruções de uso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 42
S.f.f. leia este manual antes de usar o equipamento!

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  • Page 1 C 430 Bedienungshinweise ....S. 2 Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen! User Instructions ....p. 10 Please read the manual before using the equipment! Mode d’emploi .
  • Page 2 Being a condenser microphone, it delivers an exceptionally clear, well-balanced sound and is therefore an ideal overhead microphone for use on cymbals and hi- hats. The frequency independent cardioid pickup pattern of the C 430 ensures high gain before...
  • Page 3 1 Description feedback. A special shock mount for the trans- ducer element makes the microphone virtually in- sensitive to footfall and other unwanted noise transmitted by the microphone stand. The massive all-metal case provides additional pro- tection for the transducer. A built-in windscreen will reliably suppress wind noise caused, for in- stance, by a hi-hat.
  • Page 4 2 Interfacing 2.1 General The C 430 is a condenser microphone and there- fore needs a power supply. The microphone provides a balanced output on a 3-pin male XLR connector: Pin 1: ground Pin 2: hot Pin 3: return Refer to sections You can connect the microphone either to a 2.2 and 2.3.
  • Page 5 Using any power supply other than those Important! recommended by AKG may damage your microphone and will void the warranty. You may connect AKG phantom power supplies 2.4 Unbalanced to unbalanced inputs, too. Input Fig. 2: Connecting to an unbalanced input.

  • Page 6: Using Your Microphone

    Fig. 3: Overhead miking of cymbals. 1. Mount the microphone on a boom stand (e.g., the optional ST 102A from AKG). Refer to fig. 3. 2. Place the microphone above the cymbal at a distance roughly equal to the radius of the cymbal.
  • Page 7 3.3 Hi-hat Fig. 4: Miking up the hi-hat. 1. Mount the microphone on a boom stand (e.g., the optional ST 102A from AKG). Refer to fig. 4. 2. Place the microphone approximately 2 inches above the open hi-hat. 3. Align the microphone with the perimeter of the cymbals.

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    5 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy No sound: 1. Power to mixer 1. Switch power to and/or amplifier is mixer or amplifier off. 2. Channel or master 2. Set channel or fader on mixer, or master fader on volume control on mixer or volume amplifier is at zero.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    6 Specifications Type: pre-polarized condenser microphone Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Polar pattern: cardioid Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 7 mV/Pa (-43 dBV re 1 V/Pa) 200 Ω Impedance: >2000 Ω Recommended load impedance: Max. SPL for 1%/3% THD: 126/130 dB SPL Equivalent noise level: 33 dB (A) (to DIN 45412)