Detail 01
Fixed cardioid polar pattern
Pickup focuses on the source in front of the microphone.
Product detailSKU #1500000472763
AKGC104 C-Series Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
AKG’s C104 is a fixed-cardioid condenser microphone with a 22 mm electret diaphragm and transformerless FET circuitry. Its pickup is focused on the source in front of the microphone, with the description identifying reduced room reflections and environmental noise as part of that approach. The 20 Hz–20 kHz response and 143 dB SPL maximum support spoken word, vocals, acoustic instruments, guitar amplifiers and percussion. It runs on 48V phantom power and connects over 3-pin XLR.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close-miked spoken-word and video-creation setups focused on the source directly in front
- Recording vocals or acoustic instruments with fixed cardioid pickup
- Capturing guitar amplifiers or percussion within its 143 dB SPL maximum
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording approaches requiring omnidirectional or figure-8 polar patterns
- Setups without 48V phantom power
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
143 dB SPL maximum
The microphone is specified for louder sources including guitar amplifiers and percussion.
Detail 03
H81 stand mount
An H81 stand mount is included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The C104 requires 48V phantom power.
- 02Its output is a 3-pin XLR connector.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the C104 offer multiple pickup patterns?
No. It has a fixed cardioid polar pattern.
02What is included with the microphone?
An H81 stand mount and quick start guide are included.
03What is its maximum SPL rating?
143 dB SPL at 0.5% THD.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Recommended Load Impedance
- ?1000 ohms
- Sensitivity
- 13.5mV/Pa (–37.5dBV)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power
- 48V ±4V (IEC 61938)
- Output Impedance
- ?200 ohms
- Output Connector
- 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
7 detailsSize & weight
- Box Dimensions
- 8.9 inch × 6.61 inch × 2.17 inch
- Microphone Dimensions
- 6.22 inch × 1.85 inch × 1.38 inch
- Gross Weight
- 1.83 lb.
- Microphone Weight
- 0.83 lb.
- Weight
- 0.83
- Master Pack Weight
- 9.37 lb.
- Master Pack Dimensions
- 11.22 inch × 8.58 inch × 10.91 inch
10 detailsOther
- Capsule Type
- 22 mm electret condenser diaphragm
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 80dB (re 1Pa)
- Operating Temperature Range
- 23°F–122°F
- Master Pack Quantity
- 4
- Current Consumption
- ?5mA
- Accessories
- H81 stand mount, quick start guide
- Maximum SPL
- 143dB SPL (0.5% THD)
- Self Noise
- 14dB SPL (A-weighted)
- Product Type
- Condenser microphone
- Series
- C-Series
