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AKG C516 ML Cardioid Instrument Microphone

£136.75

This is the AKG C516 ML Cardioid Instrument Microphone from AKG, available now in Instrument Microphones category on MicPro. Read More below.

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Description

This incredibly maleable microphone is great for the harder to record sources out there. The AKG C516 ML Cardioid Instrument Microphone is a high-quality microphone designed for recording instruments such as pianos accordions keyboard cabs and guitar speakers. Despite its size the C516 L offers all the responsive power youre used to with AKG. It features a condenser capsule boasting a wide frequency response. Its designed to capture every nuance from your instrument with extreme accuracy. The cardioid polar pattern provides high ambient noise rejection for a cleaner recording. It also features a highly stable gooseneck allowing for precise positioning of the microphone.

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AKG

AKG is a long-established manufacturer known for reliable microphones used in studio, broadcast, and live sound. Their designs focus on clarity and consistency, making them trusted tools for both professional engineers and serious home recordists.

AKG are especially well known for condenser microphones, widely used on vocals, acoustic instruments, and overheads, with many models considered studio standards.

MicPro suggests AKG microphones if you value clear, detailed sound, low self-noise, and proven, dependable designs. Strong tags to look out for include condenser, studio standard, cardioid, low noise, and professional grade.

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Instrument Microphones

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Cardioid

Cardioid is a directional microphone pickup pattern that captures sound primarily from the front while reducing sound from the sides and rear. It is widely used for vocals, podcasting, and live sound, helping to control background noise and reduce feedback in both studio and performance environments.

Instrument

Instrument microphones are designed to capture the sound of musical instruments accurately and reliably. They are commonly used on guitar amplifiers, drums, brass, strings, and acoustic instruments, with designs suited to handling high sound levels while preserving clarity and detail.

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