CK80

The AKG CK80 is a high-performance shotgun condenser microphone capsule designed for the AKG DAM (Discreet Acoustics Modular) Series. Featuring a tight hypercardioid pickup pattern with an 80° acceptance angle and a speech-optimised frequency response, it delivers outstanding speech intelligibility in acoustically challenging environments such as conference rooms, lecture halls, houses of worship, and broadcast facilities.

From The Manufacturer:

The CK80 high-performance shotgun microphone capsule provides an 80° pickup angle and a speech-optimised frequency response. It offers excellent speech intelligibility in acoustically critical applications and fits all mounting modules of the AKG DAM Series. Large-area, self-cleaning, gold-plated contacts ensure reliable operation and long service life, while the included W80 windscreen reduces wind and pop noise.

Key Features:

• High-performance shotgun condenser microphone capsule

• Tight hypercardioid polar pattern

• 80° pickup angle

• Speech-optimised frequency response

• Compatible with all AKG DAM Series mounting modules

• Gold-plated self-cleaning contacts

• Low self-noise

• Compact and lightweight design

• Professional matte dark grey finish

• Includes W80 windscreen

Specifications:

• Product Type: Shotgun Condenser Microphone Capsule

• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid

• Audio Frequency Bandwidth: 60 Hz – 15 kHz

• Sensitivity: 30 mV/Pa

• Equivalent Noise Level: 17 dB-A

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 77 dB-A

• Electrical Impedance: 600 Ω

• Recommended Load Impedance: ≥2,000 Ω

• Power Requirement: 9–52 V Phantom Power (via compatible DAM module)

• Current Consumption: 3 mA

• Output Type: DAM Series Modular Interface

• Finish: Matte Dark Grey

Included:

• AKG CK80 Shotgun Microphone Capsule

• W80 Windscreen

Applications:

• Conference rooms

• Boardrooms

• Houses of worship

• Lecture halls

• Broadcast facilities

• Government buildings

• Corporate AV

• Speech reinforcement

Included Accessories:

• W80 windscreen

Accessories (Not Included):

• AKG DAM Series mounting module

• Gooseneck

• Desktop base

• Ceiling suspension module

Size:

• Length: 146 mm

• Diameter: 13.5 mm

Weight:

• 15 g

Electrical/Thermal:

• Operating Voltage: 9–52 V DC (via compatible DAM module)

• Current Consumption: 3 mA

• Condenser microphone capsule