Detail 01
Clip-on design
The mic travels with the instrument, so level and tone stay steady as the player moves. A stand mic does not.
Product detailSKU #1315669854298
AKGCK99L Clip-On Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A clip-on condenser microphone from AKG for miking an instrument up close without a stand. For players who need to move and stay mic'd.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a horn or drum where a stand would be in the way
- Players who move on stage and need consistent mic distance
- Tight stages where boom stands crowd other musicians
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vocals, where a handheld or stand mic is the normal choice
- Anyone whose mixer cannot power a condenser
- Instruments with no practical clip mounting point
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
Condenser element
More detail and faster transient response than a dynamic, but it needs a power source and picks up more of the room.
Detail 03
Close mic placement
Sitting inches from the source means high isolation from the rest of the stage and much less feedback risk.
Detail 04
Black finish
Disappears against dark instruments and stage clothing, which matters when it sits in plain sight all night.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your mixer or preamp can power a condenser before the first gig
- 02Check the clip actually grips your instrument's bell, rim or body
- 03Close-mic placement is unforgiving; small position changes shift tone noticeably
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this need phantom power?
It is a condenser, so it needs a power source rather than running passive. Confirm your mixer, preamp or interface supplies it before the gig.
02Can I use it for vocals?
It is designed to clip onto an instrument and sit close to the source. For vocals a handheld or stand-mounted mic is the more practical choice.
03Will it fit my instrument?
That depends on where you can clamp it. Check the clip against the rim, bell or body you plan to mount it on before buying.
04Why clip-on instead of a stand mic?
The mic moves with the instrument, so your level stays constant as you play, and you free up floor space on a crowded stage.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
