AKG C4500B-BC End Fire Broadcast Microphone-

With an ever-increasing number of broadcast and post-production facilities going digital, a microphone was needed that offered audible performance improvements over “old standard” dynamic units with zero susceptibility to RF and EMI from all the digital gear in the control room. The AKG C 4500 B-BC is a front-address, large-diaphragm condenser mic optimized for on-air, recording and post-production work. The mic has minimal proximity effect thanks to its acoustical design and its very effective internal multi-layer pop filter ensures that it is easy to use. A built-in 20 dB pad enables the C 4500 B-BC to directly replace dynamic mics without any adjustments to the gain structure, while a 120 Hz roll-off filter allows further reduction in LF noise if needed. This microphone has a wide dynamic range and its gorgeously detailed sound doesn't require any external signal enhancement to augment its wide range. The sound is very dramatic with full frequency range and incredible dynamics that allows voices to be heard above a mix with very high intelligibility. The C 4500 B-BC comes complete with a H100 spider type shock mount and W4000 foam wind screen, so its ready to use right out of the box. Three-year warranty.

Some Specs-
Polar pattern: cardioid
Frequency range: 30-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV +/- 2 dB)
Max. SPL for 0.5 %
THD: 145/165 dB
SPL Equivalent noise level: 20 dB (DIN 45 505, CCIR 468-2)/8 dB-A (DIN 45 412)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 86 dB (for 48 V, -6 dB for 24 V, -18 dB for 12 V phantom power)
Preattenuation pad: -20 dB
Switchable Bass cut filter: 6 dB/octave below 120 Hz
Electrical impedance: =200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance: =1,000 Ohms
Power requirement: 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45 596/IEC 268-15
Current consumption: =2 mA
Connector: 3-pin male XLR
Finish: silver gray
Size: dia.: 58 mm (2.3 in.); length: 183 mm (7.2 in.)
Standard accessories: H 100, W 4000
Optional accessories: B 18, KM 238/5