AKG C520 L Professional Head-Worn Condenser Microphone
Description
AKG C520 L Professional Head-Worn Condenser Microphone
The AKG C520 L locks in tight on your head with minimal weight and rock-solid positioning, freeing you to move across the stage without losing a beat or worrying about mic placement. This head-worn condenser is engineered for wireless systems, connecting via mini XLR to body-pack transmitters standard in live venues, theater, and amplified speaking gigs. The featherweight design and adjustable boom arm let you dial in left or right headband mounting without fatigue—critical for marathon sets and long performance runs.
Audio Performance
The cardioid polar pattern locks out off-axis noise and stage wash, keeping your vocal tight and isolated in packed venues and high-energy live rigs. A 63 dB-A signal-to-noise ratio and 31 dB-A equivalent noise level push your voice front and center, while the frequency response of 60–20,000 Hz captures every nuance of your vocal tone with precision and clarity.
Design & Build
The moisture shield stands up to sweat in the heat of performance, and the transducer shock mount kills body rumble and handling noise that would cloud your sound. At just 0.06 lbs, the mic stays locked in position without digging into your head during multi-hour gigs or extended theater runs.
Key Features
- Cardioid polar pattern for focused audio capture and feedback rejection
- Frequency response: 60–20,000 Hz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 63 dB-A
- Equivalent noise level: 31 dB-A
- Sensitivity: 5 mV/Pa
- Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
- Recommended load impedance: 2,000 Ohms
- Mini XLR connector for wireless body-pack transmitters
- 10 ft cable length
- Adjustable boom arm for left or right headband mounting
- Moisture shield for perspiration protection
- Transducer shock mount to reduce body noise
- Includes W44 windscreen
- Requires +48V phantom power
The C520 L delivers stage-ready wireless microphone performance in a form factor that stays out of your way, keeping your vocal command front and center every time you hit the stage.
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At a Glance
The AKG C520 L is a lightweight, head-worn condenser mic built for wireless body-pack systems in live performance, theater, and speaking applications. Its cardioid pattern and low noise floor (31 dB-A equivalent) keep your vocals isolated and present even in crowded venues, while the adjustable boom arm and 0.06 lb weight let you move freely without fatigue during extended sets. Choose it when you need reliable, hands-free vocal capture that cuts through stage noise and stays out of your way.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Theater
- ✓ Speaking/Presentation
- ✓ Wireless Systems
Not the best pick for
- – Instrument Recording
- – Studio Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
What wireless systems does the C520 L connect to?
The C520 L uses a mini XLR connector (10 ft cable) that plugs directly into standard wireless body-pack transmitters, including models from AKG, Shure, Sennheiser, and other professional manufacturers. It requires +48V phantom power supplied by the transmitter.
How well does it reject background noise and feedback?
The cardioid polar pattern provides focused rejection of off-axis and ambient sound, and a 63 dB-A signal-to-noise ratio keeps your voice prominent in loud venues. The moisture shield and shock mount further reduce body noise and rumble that can muddy vocals during movement or perspiration.
Can I wear it comfortably for several hours?
Yes; at just 0.06 lbs with an adjustable boom arm for left or right mounting, the C520 L creates no pressure points and stays secure during extended multi-hour performances or theater runs without fatigue.
Is this suitable for studio vocal recording or instrument tracking?
No; the C520 L is optimized for live performance and wireless systems with a cardioid pattern designed for stage isolation and rejection of ambient noise, not the tonal precision and controlled acoustic environment of studio recording.
What is included in the box?
The mic comes with a W44 windscreen and a 10 ft mini XLR cable for connection to your wireless body-pack transmitter.
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