AKG CGN521 STS

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AKG CGN521 STS

AKG

CGN521 STS

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Product Info

Article Number: 319817
Brand: AKG
Model: CGN521 STS
Price: $350.90

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The AKG CGN521 STS is a solid, dependable option for conference rooms and huddle spaces. Its clear voice pickup and programmable button are real assets, and the build quality feels premium. Perfect for installations where reliability and focused audio capture are key, even if you need a little extra amplification power.

Product Description

  • AKG CGN521 STS
  • Programmable Microphone
  • 50 cm slim line gooseneck microphone
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency range: 70 - 18.000 Hz
  • SPL max: 125 dB
  • Impedance: 600 Ohm
  • 120° recording angle
  • Programmable button
  • LED square
  • Heavy duty metal housing
  • Matte black surface
  • Supply voltage: 9 - 52V
  • Dimensions table stand: 135 x 90 x 40 mm
  • Weight: 950 g
PROS
  • • Robust metal housing provides excellent durability for demanding environments
  • • Cardioid pattern effectively isolates voices, minimizing room noise
  • • Programmable button offers flexibility for meeting configurations
  • • Slim gooseneck design allows for precise mic positioning and discreet aesthetics
CONS
  • • 600 Ohm impedance requires a preamp or microphone amplifier
  • • Weight (950g) makes it less suitable for portable setups
  • • Limited frequency response compared to higher-end studio microphones

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Key Features

Mic Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 70 - 18000 Hz
Mounting Gooseneck with Table Stand
Phantom Power 9 - 52V
Weight 950 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's designed to be linked to conferencing software, allowing for mute/unmute or other pre-defined actions – the exact functionality depends on your platform's integration.
While it's a capable mic, the frequency response leans towards speech clarity, so it lacks the richness for premium vocal recording; better suited for conference use.
A clean, low-noise preamp with sufficient gain is ideal – something designed for dynamic microphones will generally work well, but test to ensure adequate signal level.

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