A direct descendent of AKG’s renowned C 422 and C 24 large diaphragm stereo condensers, the C 426 B incorporates new technology for significant improvements across virtually all performance parameters: dynamic range, self-noise, sensitivity, linearity, frequency response between channels, and crosstalk. Two gold-sputtered twin-diaphragm capsules are arranged in a coincident pair. The microphone head may be rotated 45 degrees against the shaft and the upper system rotated 270 degrees against the lower to facilitate quick changeover from M/S to X/Y techniques.

Two tightly focused LEDs mounted on each rotating capsule provide quick visual verification of capsule angle from a distance. Switches on the microphone housing select bass roll-off (12dB/octave at 75Hz) and -10dB preattenuation. Included remote control system allows completely noiseless selection among the nine polar patterns available for each capsule. Complete system also includes shock mount/stand adapter, foam windscreen, 66’ connecting cable, and rugged carrying case.

UPC: 9002761002492

C 426 B

FREQUENCY RANGE 20 Hz to 20 kHz

POLAR PATTERN cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8 and six intermediate positions

SENSITIVITY 11 mV/Pa (-39 dBV) (each channel)

BASS CUT FILTER 12 dB/octave roll-off at 75Hz

SENSITIVITY 11 mV/Pa (-39 dBV) (each channel)

EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL 14 dB-A

MAXIMUM SPL FOR 0.5% THD 132 dB (142 dBm -10 dB)

IMPEDANCE 200 ohms

PREATTENUATION -10 dB switchable

POWER REQUIREMENT 9-52 V phantom power to DIN 45596

CURRENT CONSUMPTION approx. 2 mA per channel

SIZE 42/33 Ø x 235 mm (1.65/1.3 Ø x 9.25 in.)

NET/SHIPPING WEIGHT 470 g/5.1 kg (1.04/11.2 lbs.)