AKG C3000 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The C3000 has been a fixture in live and studio work for decades: a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser that handles vocals, electric and acoustic guitar, drum overheads, and brass without fuss. Its cardioid capsule and controlled top end give a present, detailed sound that often needs little corrective EQ.

A switchable attenuation pad and a low-cut filter let it take sources up to 150 dB SPL and shrug off proximity buildup on close work, so it moves easily between a loud stage and a quiet vocal booth. The current C3000 pairs that workhorse capsule with a sleek, road-ready body and ships with the H85 universal shock mount.

Type	Large-diaphragm condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Range	20 - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL	150 dB
Equivalent Noise Level	14 dB-A
Sensitivity	20 mV/Pa
Pad / Bass-Cut	-10 dB pad; 500 Hz, 6 dB/octave low-cut
Output	3-pin XLR, 9-52 V phantom; includes H85 shock mount