AKG CK49 Reference Shotgun Condenser Microphone Capsule

AKG CK49 Reference Shotgun Condenser Microphone Capsule

The AKG CK49 is a compact hypercardioid condenser capsule built for precision capture in demanding environments. Its slim, rugged metal construction fits comfortably in tight spaces while delivering the durability needed for field recording, broadcast, and live sound applications. This is a reference-grade capsule engineered for users who demand clean, focused audio without compromise.

Design & Build Quality

The CK49 features a slim and rugged metal housing measuring just 0.79 inches in height and 0.35 inches in diameter, keeping the capsule unobtrusive on boom poles and gooseneck modules. Large-area, self-cleaning, gold-plated contacts with deep threads ensure reliable, long-term connections even in high-use applications.

Audio Performance

With a hypercardioid pickup pattern spanning 80°, the CK49 isolates sound sources effectively while rejecting off-axis noise—critical for dialogue, interview, and instrument isolation work. The capsule delivers a frequency response of 60 Hz to 20 kHz with a signal-to-noise ratio of 64 dB A-Weighted and an equivalent noise level of 30 dB A-Weighted, providing clean audio with minimal self-noise even in quiet recording situations.

Key Features

• Hypercardioid condenser capsule with 80° pickup angle
• Frequency range: 60 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 64 dB A-Weighted
• Equivalent noise level: 30 dB A-Weighted
• Slim and rugged metal housing (0.79" H × 0.35" Ø, 0.05 lbs)
• Large-area, self-cleaning, gold-plated contacts with deep threads
• Compatible with all DAM+ Series gooseneck modules and HM1000 M hanging module
• Includes windscreen for wind and pop noise reduction

The CK49 combines professional-grade rejection characteristics with modular compatibility, making it a reliable choice for broadcast, field recording, and live applications where focused, noise-free capture is essential.