AKG C542BL

The C 542 BL is a high-quality boundary microphone designed to deliver superior results for a multitude of recording applications. The boundary layer technique is well-known for recording and offers non-directional pickup that is frequencyindependent.

Succeeding the proven C 562 BL, the C 542 BL is small, lightweight and easy to place . no stand is needed. Since the transducer sits in a metal plate only 5 mm (0.2 in) thick, the plate doesn’t interfere with or color the sound. Frequency response is very uniform within its hemisphere and it captures the “room sound’’ of an instrument very accurately.

The C 542 BL can be permanently attached to the floor or wall of a studio using the screw holes in the plate or attached temporarily using the supplied adhesive compound. Its 3-pin output connector also has a switchable bass-cut filter to minimize surface-born noise.

Easy to use and sonically versatile, the C 542 BL is a great addition to the “mic locker’’ of any studio.

Features

• Extremely small and inconspicuous, lightweight yet rugged
• Delivers superior sound combined with outstanding ease of use
• High sensitivity and low self-noise ensures generous headroom

Specifications

• Polar pattern: omnidirectional (hemispherical)
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV)
• Max. SPL: 130 dB (for 1% THD)
• Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3): 26 dB
• Equivalent noise level: 16 dB-A
• Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 78 dB
• Bass filter: switchable flat or 150 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Impedance: <600 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: >=2.000 ohms
• Supply voltage: 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596
• Current consumption: <2 mA
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Finish: dark gray
• Net weight: 56 g (2 oz.) (without cable)