AKG C 518 M User manual

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C518 M
C518 ML

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Table of Contents
Page
1 Precaution/Description ...........................13
1.1 Precaution..................................13
1.2 Unpacking..................................13
1.3 Optional Accessories .........................13
1.4 Brief Description .............................13
1.5C518M....................................14
1.6C518ML...................................14
2 Interfacing ......................................15
2.1 Introduction.................................15
2.2C518M....................................15
2.3C518ML...................................15
2.3.1 B 29 L or MPA V L........................15
2.3.2 Connecting to a Bodypack Transmitter .......16
3 Using Your Microphone ...........................18
3.1 Mounting the Microphone......................18
3.2 Aligning the Microphone .......................18
3.3MoreHints..................................18
4 Cleaning........................................19
5 Troubleshooting .................................20
6 Specifications ...................................21

1.1 Precaution
1.2 Unpacking
1.3 Optional
Accessories
1.4 Brief
Description
Referto fig.1on
page 14.
Please make sure that the piece ofequipment
your microphone will be connectedto fulfills the
safetyregulations in force in your country and is
fittedwitha ground lead.
Checkthat the packaging contains all ofthe com-
ponents listedabove.Should anything be miss-
ing, please contact your AKG dealer.
•Visit www.akg.comorreferto the latest
MicroMic brochure.
•C518 ML: B 29 Lbattery powersupply
1Cardioid microphone forhighgain before feed-
back. Frequencyresponse tailoredto drum
miking.
2Shockmount reduces handling and cable
noise.
350-mm (2-in.) gooseneckforaccurate micro-
phone alignment.
4Swiveljoint (135°).
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AKG C518 M/C 518 ML
1 Precaution/ Description
1 x C 518 1 x W 44
1 x A 518
stabilizer knee
1x mini XLR to
standard XLR
connecting ca-
ble (10 ft./3 m)
1x mini XLR to
mini XLR con-
necting cable
(5 ft./1.5 m)
1x A400 adap-
terforPT 40 or
PT 400 body-
packtransmitter
C 518 Monly C 518 ML only

1.5C518M
1.6C518ML
5Mini XLRoutput socket for connecting cable.
6Mounting plate for the A 400 adapter allowing
you to attach a PT 40 or PT 400 bodypack
transmitter.
7Knurled-head screw for opening and tighten-
ing the clamp jaws (8).
8Clamp jaws for fixing the microphone on the
top hoop.
Fig. 1:C 518 M/C 518 ML microphone
•For9to52Vuniversal phantom power.
•10-ft. (3-m)plug-in connecting cable with
phantom power adapter with integrated 3-pin
XLRconnector and switchable bass rolloff (9)
(-4 dB at 100 Hz).
Fig. 1a:Phantom power adapter with bass rolloff
switch (9).
•For use with the B 29 L battery power supply,
MPA V L phantom power adapter, or PT 40 or
PT 400 transmitters.
•5-ft. (1.5-m)plug-in connecting cable with 3-
pin mini XLRconnectors.
•A 400 adapter for attaching a PT 40 or PT 400
bodypack transmitter.
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1Description
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2.1 Introduction
Important!
2.2C518M
Refer to fig. 1.
2.3C518ML
2.3.1 B 29 L
or MPA V L
Disconnecting
the cable:
Important!
The C 518 M/C 518 ML is a condenser micro-
phone and therefore needs a power supply.
Usingany power supply other than those
recommendedby AKG may damageyour
microphone andwill voidthe warranty.
1. Use the supplied connecting cable to connect
the output socket (5)on the gooseneck to a
balanced XLRmicrophone input with phantom
power.
2. Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the in-
struction manual of the unit to which you con-
nected your microphone.)
1. Use the supplied connecting cable to connect
the output socket (4)on the gooseneck to one
of the two mini XLRsockets on the B 29 L or
the mini XLRsocket on the connecting cable of
the MPA V L.
The connector will lock automatically.
•To disconnect the cable, press the unlocking
button on the mini XLRconnector (1)and pull
the connector (1)out of the socket.
•To avoiddamaging the cable, never pull
at the cableitself!
2. B29L:Connect the B 29 L to the desired input.
MPA V L: Connect the MPA V L to a balanced
XLRmicrophone input with phantom power
and switch the phantom power on.
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2 Interfacing

2.3.2 Connecting
to a Bodypack
Transmitter
Note:
Attaching the
Bodypack Trans-
mitter to the Mi-
crophone:
Fig. 2:Inserting the
transmitter into the
adapter.
Refer to fig. 2.
•Use the supplied connecting cable to connect
the output socket on the gooseneck to the in-
put socket on the bodypack transmitter.
•You can attach the bodypack transmitter to
your belt or to the instrument. The PT 40 and
PT 400 bodypack transmitters will also mount
directly on the microphone (see below).
1. Pull the ends of the fixing clip (1)out of the
adapter.
2. Slide the transmitter (2)all the way into the
adapter.
3. Reinsert the ends of the fixing clip (1)into the
openings in the adapter. The ends of the fixing
clip engage the locating holes in the transmit-
ter case to hold the transmitter in place.
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Fig. 3:Mounting
the adapter and
transmitter on the
microphone.
Refer to fig. 3.
Fig. 4:Coiling and
stowing the con-
necting cable.
Refer to fig. 4.
4. Slide the adapter with the transmitter on the
shaft (3)on the mounting plate (4).
5. Press the adapter against the mounting plate
(4). The adapter will lock with an audible click.
6. Coil the connecting cable and stow it beneath
the fixing clip.
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3.1 Mounting the
Microphone
Fig. 5:Fixing the
microphone on a
snare drum, tom-
tom, or Roto tom.
Refer to fig. 5.
3.2Aligning the
Microphone
3.3MoreHints
C 518 M only!
1. Turn the knurled-head screw (1)CCW to open
the clamp jaws (2).
2. Hang the microphone on the top hoop of the
drum.
3. Tighten the knurled-head screw (1)CW.
•To get a tight, punchy sound, aim the micro-
phone at the perimeter of the skin.
•To get a rounder, more open sound, aim the mi-
crophone at the center of the skin.
•To get a very dry sound, you can tape a strip of
felt or a piece of tissue paper to the skin in an
off-center position.
•When miking up small-diameter drums, we
recommend aiming the microphone at the
perimeter of the top skin to keep the micro-
phone clear of the sticks.
•To keep the ringing of the top skin from becom-
ing audible, you can switch in the bass rolloff
on the phantom power adapter.
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Fig. 6:Stabilizer
knee:a)horizontal,
b)vertical orienta-
tion.
Refer to fig. 6.
•To prevent the gooseneck (1)from straighten-
ing after you bent it, you may snap the stabi-
lizer knee (2)on the gooseneck in a horizontal
(a)or vertical (b)position.
To clean the microphone case, use a soft cloth
moistened with water.
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5Troubleshooting
Problem PossibleCauseRemedy
No sound:1. Power to mixer
and/or amplifier is off.
2. Channel or master
fader on mixer, or vol-
ume control on am-
plifier is at zero.
3. Microphone is not
connected to mixer
or amplifier.
4. Cable connectors are
seated loosely.
5. Cable is defective.
6. No supply voltage.
1. Switch power to
mixer or amplifier on.
2. Set channel or mas-
ter fader on mixer or
volume control on
amplifier to desired
level.
3. Connect microphone
to mixer or amplifier.
4. Check cable connec-
tors for secure seat.
5.
Check cable and re-
place if damaged.
6. Switch phantom
power on.
Phantom power sup-
ply:connect to power
outlet or insert bat-
tery
(batteries).
Check cable and re-
place if necessary.
Distortion:1. Gain control on the
mixer set too high.
2. Mixer input sensitivity
too high.
1. Turn gain control
down CCW.
2. Connect a 10-dB
preattenuation pad
between microphone
cable and input.
C 518 ML: Also read the transmitter and receiver manuals!