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product_id: 547589558
title: "AKG C518-M"
brand: "akg"
price: "$18826"
currency: MXN
in_stock: false
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/547589558-akg-c518-m
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
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# Cardioid pattern for precise sound capture Integrated adjustable mounting clamp Full-metal shock-mounted housing AKG C518-M

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** $18826
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Lock in your rhythm with AKG’s ultimate drum mic precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AKG C518-M by akg
- **How much does it cost?** $18826 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akg brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Rugged Durability:** Full-metal housing with shock mount protects the sensitive capsule from hard-hitting beats and stage rigors.
- • **Effortless Mounting:** Continuously adjustable vise-type clamp and gooseneck holder guarantee a secure, perfectly positioned fit on any drum rim.
- • **Pro-Grade Flexibility:** Detachable mini-XLR cable and included A400 adapter plate enable seamless integration with wireless body-pack transmitters.
- • **Tailored Sound Control:** Switchable bass cut lets you fine-tune frequency response for the perfect tonal balance in any environment.
- • **Precision Sound Isolation:** Cardioid polar pattern expertly rejects unwanted overspill, ensuring crystal-clear drum and percussion capture.

## Overview

The AKG C518-M is a professional miniature clamp-on microphone designed specifically for drums and percussion. Featuring a cardioid polar pattern to reject overspill, a rugged full-metal shock-mounted housing, and an adjustable mounting clamp, it ensures secure placement and pristine sound capture. With a detachable mini-XLR cable and switchable bass cut, it offers versatile connectivity and tonal control, making it a must-have for both stage and studio pros.

## Description

Slave to the rhythm for drums and percussion on stage and in the studio. The C518 professional miniature clamp-on microphone is the ultimate tool for recording of drums and percussion. Its cardioid polar pattern rejects overspill from nearby instruments. A continuously adjustable vise-type clamp makes it easy to fix the microphone securely on the rim of drums or percussion instruments. A special Snap-On stabilizer keeps the gooseneck in a defined position. The MPAV from C518 M features an integrated, switchable bass cut for adjusting the microphone’s frequency response. The C518 ML package includes a mini-XLR cable and the unique A400 adapter plate for easy mounting onto wireless body-pack transmitters PT40/45/450/470.

## Features

- Cardioid polar pattern rejects overspill from nearby instruments
- Full-metal housing with shock mount protects the precious capsule from hard beats
- Integrated mounting clamp for safe fit on a wide variety of instruments
- Included gooseneck holder always keeps the microphone in optimum position
- Detachable microphone cable easy to install and service

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0098SKHSU |
| Customer Reviews | 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (1) |
| Date First Available | 23 Oct. 2012 |
| Frequency response | 20 KHz |
| Item Weight | 195 g |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 19.8 x 14 x 6.9 centimetres |
| Item model number | 3064X00010 |
| Item weight | 0.43 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Microphone form factor | microphone only |
| Number of channels | 1 |
| Power source | Adapter |
| Product Dimensions | 19.81 x 13.97 x 6.86 cm; 195.04 g |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 80 dB |
| Size | C518 M |
| UPC | 885038018612 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AKG
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop
- **Connectivity technology:** XLR
- **Connector type:** XLR
- **Included components:** Clamps
- **Model name:** C518M
- **Polar pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended uses for product:** Indoor/Outdoor
- **Special feature:** Wireless

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

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*Store origin: MX*
*Last updated: 2026-03-10*