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AKG C-555L Head Worn Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Product Code: AKG 3066H00100

Key Features
  • Lightwight and adjustable headband construction. For maximum comfort and freedom of movement.
  • Left and right flxible boom mounting.  For precise positioning to the sound source.
  • Cardioid polar pattern.  For problem-free use with high ambient noise rejection.
  • Flexible shock mount.  For efficient suppression of mechanical and body noise. 
  • Moisture shield.  Ensuring a dry microphone capsule. 
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AKG C-555L Head-Worn Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Flexible flyweight

The C555 L high-performance head-worn condenser microphone is ideal for handsfree applications, including presentations or onstage performances. The C555 L rests securely and comfortably on the head, and can be attached to the left or right side of the behind-the-neck headband as desired. A transducer shock mount reduces handling noise to a minimum. The moisture shield ensures a high degree of humidity protection for the microphone.

The C555 L provides a three-pin mini XLR connector and can be used with all AKG WMS Series body-pack transmitters, B29 L battery power supply, or the MPA VL adapter for external phantom powering.

Warranty

We offer a 2 year warranty on this product from its date of purchase. For more information regarding our support, repair and warranty, please download our Warranty Guide here.

Type Pre-polarized condenser microphone
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 80 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity 25 mV/Pa (U=9V, R=10kOhm)
Impedance @ 1kHz <200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance >2000 Ohms
Max SPL for 1% THD 120dB
Equivalent noise level (IEC 60268-4) 30dBA
Signal to Noise Ratio (@ 94dB SPL)
63dBA
Recommended Serial Resistor 10kOhm (2kOhm - 10kOhm)

Audio Output

Type Mini XLR
Gender Female
Contacts 3-pin
Cable Length 1.5m (5 ft.)

Powering Interface

Current Consumption
<2mA (<500uA if U-9V, R=10kOhm)
Operation voltage 9V (2V - 10V)

Application

Live Vocal Yes
Sports / Fitness Yes
Assisted Listening Yes
Sound Reinforcement Yes
Presentation Yes
Retail Yes

Design

Finish matte black

Dimensions

Length (mic only) 195mm (7.7 in.)
Max Diameter (mic only) 134 mm (5.3 in.)
Net Weight 26g (0.9 oz.)
Shipping Weight 260g (9.2 oz.)

Device

Headset Microphone Yes

Design

Finish matte black

Instrument

Vocals  Yes

What's in the Box:

  • 1 x C555 L Head-Worn Microphone
  • 1 x W444 Windscreen
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