AKG C104 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Description

AKG C104 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AKG C104 is a large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone designed for professional studio recording, broadcasting, and modern content creation. Built on AKG’s decades of acoustic engineering expertise, it captures speech, vocals, instruments, and ambience with pristine clarity and natural detail.

At the heart of the C104 is a 22mm precision cardioid capsule, working together with an optimized transformerless FET circuit to deliver an ultra-low noise floor and wide dynamic range. This ensures clean, transparent recordings across a wide variety of sound sources.

The cardioid pickup pattern focuses on the intended sound source while effectively reducing unwanted room noise, making the C104 ideal for vocals, podcasts, instruments, and voice recording in untreated spaces.

Designed for modern workflows, the C104 offers simplified plug-and-play operation — simply connect via XLR with 48V phantom power and start recording immediately. Its refreshed aesthetic subtly honors AKG’s iconic heritage while looking professional on camera.

Sustainability is built into its design: the microphone body is crafted from 100% recycled PIR metals and alloys, and its packaging and accessories are engineered to minimize environmental impact.

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Key Features

• Large diaphragm cardioid condenser design for rich, detailed sound
• Precision cardioid capsule for focused capture and reduced room noise
• Ultra-low noise transformerless FET circuitry
• Wide dynamic range and smooth frequency response
• Simple plug-and-play operation with 48V phantom power
• Modern AKG design that looks great on camera
• Sustainable construction using recycled materials

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Applications

• Project Studio
• Live Instruments
• Podcasting and Video Blogging
• Web Streaming, Web Conferencing, and Gaming
• Broadcasting
• Vocals
• Piano / Strings
• Horns / Woodwinds
• Drums / Percussion
• Guitar Amps / Bass Amps

Specification

• Capsule Type: 22mm Electret Condenser Diaphragm

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid

• Sensitivity: 13.5mV/Pa (-37.5 dBV)

• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz

• Electrical Impedance: ≤200 ohms

• Recommended Load Impedance: ≥1000 ohms

• Self-Noise Level: 14dB(A) SPL

• Signal to Noise: 80dB re 1 Pa

• Max SPL (0.5% THD): 143dB SPL

• Temperature Range: -5 to 50 °C (23 to 122 °F)

• Phantom Powering: 48V +/-4V to IEC 61938

• Current Consumption: ≤5 mA

• Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)

• Length: 158mm

• Width: 47mm

• Height: 35mm

• Net Weight: 375g