AKG C 477 Owner's manual

Category
Microphones
Type
Owner's manual
Bedienungsanleitung . . . . . . . . . . . . S. 2
Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen!
User Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 8
Please read the manual before using the equipment!
Mode d’emploi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 14
Veuillez lire cette notice avant d’utiliser le système!
Istruzioni per l’uso . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 20
Prima di utilizzare l’apparecchio, leggere il manuale
Modo de empleo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 26
¡Sirvase leer el manual antes de utilizar el equipo!
Instruções de uso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 32
Favor leia este manual antes de usar o equipamento!
C 477
1.1 Safety
1.2 Environment
2.1 Introduction
2.2 C 477 WR
Please make sure that the piece of equipment your microphone will be
connected to fulfills the safety regulations in force in your country and
is fitted with a ground lead.
1. Be sure to dispose of used batteries as required by local waste dis-
posal rules. Never throw batteries into a fire (risk of explosion) or
garbage bin.
2. When scrapping the equipment, remove the batteries, separate the
case, circuit boards, and cables, and dispose of all components in
accordance with local waste disposal rules.
3. The packaging of the equipment is recyclabe. To dispose of the
packaging, make sure to use a collection/recycling system provided
for that purpose and observe local legislation relating to waste dis-
posal and recycling.
Thank you for purchasing an AKG product. This Manual contains
important instructions for setting up and operating your equipment.
Please take a few minutes to read the instructions below carefully
before operating the equipment. Please keep the Manual for future
reference. Have fun and impress your audience!
The C 477 WR is a highly professional head-worn condenser micro-
phone specifically designed for almost "invisible" use by performers on
stage and radio or TV moderators. In line with this concept, the micro-
phone is extremely light.
The dual-diaphragm capsule of the C 477 WR features an additional
gold-sputtered protective diaphragm that prevents moisture and
perspiration from penetrating into the transducer. This reduces the risk
of failure caused by humidity to a practical minimum.
The microphone arm is attached to the left-hand side of the behind-the-
neck headband. A right-hand version is also available for TV moderator
duos or similar applications.
The C 477 WR is available in six versions:
1. C 477 WR L: with 3-pin mini XLR connector for use with AKG body-
pack transmitters or the optional MPA III phantom power adapter
from AKG for connecting to mixers or amplifiers. Black, microphone
on the left.
2. C 477 WR L/P: as C 477 WR L except for flesh-tone side pieces
and microphone.
3. C 477 WR oc: stripped and tinned leads. Black, microphone on the
left.
4. C 477 SH/P: with Lemo connector.
5. C 477 WR oc/P: stripped and tinned leads. Flesh-tone side pieces
and microphone, microphone on the left.
6. C 477 WR oc/P/R: as C 477 WR oc/P, except with microphone on
the right.
2 Description
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1 Safety and Environment
2.3 Moisture Shield
Fig. 1: Moisture shield.
2.4 Standard
Accessories
2.5 Optional
Accessories
3.1 C 477 WR L
3.1.1 Connecting to
a Bodypack
Transmitter
Important!
3.1.2 Hardwire
Connection
A special moisture shield on the
microphone capsule makes it diffi-
cult for moisture and makeup to
penetrate into the microphone.
This barrier prevents the micro-
phone sound entries from being
clogged by perspiration or makeup
which would make the sound dull
and reduce the sensitivity of the
microphone. Therefore, never remove the moisture shield from the
microphone!
W 77 Windscreen
Moisture shield
W 77 M wire-mesh windscreen, black
W 77 M wire-mesh windscreen, flesh-tone
MPA III phantom power adapter
The C 477 WR is a prepolarized condenser microphone and requires a
supply voltage of 1.5 VDC to 12 VDC.
You can connect the C 477 WR L directly to any bodypack transmitter
from AKG.
Alternatively, you can use the MPA III phantom power adapter from
AKG and a microphone cable to connect the microphone to a mixer or
amplifier input.
1. Plug the mini XLR connector on the cable of your microphone all the
way into the audio input connector on the bodypack transmitter.
The connector will lock automatically.
Refer to the instruction manual of your bodypack transmitter.
The C 477 WR L has been designed specifically for use with
AKG bodypack transmitters. Using the microphone with a
bodypack from a different manufacturer may cause malfunc-
tion or damage to the microphone which may not be covered by
the warranty.
The optional MPA III phantom power adapter lets you connect the
microphone to any phantom power source or XLR inputs with 9 to 52 V
phantom power.
We recommend the optional N 62 E or N 66 E AC power supply or B 18
battery supply (also optional) from AKG for powering the MPA III.
1. Plug the mini XLR connector on the cable of your microphone all the
way into the mini XLR connector on the MPA III connecting cable.
The connector will lock automatically.
2. Connect the MPA III to the desired input with phantom power.
2 Description
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3 Interfacing
Important!
3.2 C 477 WR oc
Fig. 2: C 477 oc
circuit diagram.
Important!
Important!
If the selected input provides no phantom power:
1. Connect the MPA III to one of the phantom power supplies listed
above.
2. Connect the phantom power supply to the desired input.
Using any power supply other than those recommended by
AKG may damage your microphone and will void the warranty.
The C 477 WR oc uses a connecting cable with stripped and tinned leads.
You can use this microphone with bodypack transmitters or other devices
that provide a supply voltage between 1.5 VDC and 12 VDC.
For details on the type of connector you will need, refer to the instruc-
tion manual of the device to which you want to connect your micro-
phone.
The clear-plastic moisture shield on the microphone prevents
perspiration or makeup from clogging the sound entry ports
and thus changing the sound and reducing the microphone’s
sensitivity.
Therefore, never try to remove the moisture shield from the
microphone!
The headband and microphone arm are made of thin-walled
tubing. Bend these parts with extreme caution. If you bend the
tubing too sharply it may break, which will void the warranty.
3 Interfacing
10
4 Operating Notes
4.1 Putting the
Microphone On
Refer to fig. 3.
Refer to fig. 4.
Important!
4.2 Windscreen
Note:
5.1 Surfaces
5.2 Microphone
Case
Important!
1. Put the microphone on as shown in fig. 3.
2. Bend the microphone arm so that the microphone will sit in front of
the corner of the user’s mouth, as close as possible to the mouth.
3. In order to adjust the headband to the user’s head, you can bend the
metal parts to shape (white arrows) and slide the side piece WITH-
OUT the microphone arm in and out within the plastic center piece
(black arrows). (The side piece carrying the microphone arm is not
movable.)
Never try to bend the plastic center piece! The plastic material
would return to its original shape and break if overstressed,
voiding the warranty.
If (for instance, in outdoor use) excessive wind or pop noise becomes
audible, attach the supplied windscreen to the microphone.
The optional W 77 M wire-mesh windscreen in black or flesh-tone is
even less visible.
To clean metal surfaces, use industrial spirits or alcohol .
To clean plastic surfaces, use a soft cloth moistened with water.
Never use benzine or solvents!
If perspiration or makeup should penetrate into the microphone capsule:
1. Unscrew the microphone case CCW from the microphone arm.
2. Move the case rapidly back and forth in distilled water.
The case is connected to ground. If you use tap water to clean
the case, furring may interrupt the ground connection and
cause hum. Therefore, use distilled water only.
3. Allow the case to dry completely.
4. Screw the case back on the microphone arm CW.
4 Operating Notes
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Fig. 3: Microphone position on
the head.
Fig. 4: Adjusting the headband.
5 Cleaning
12
6 Troubleshooting
Problem
1. No sound:
2. Loud pop, wind, and/or
breath noise:
3. Microphone sound
becomes duller by and by:
4. Reduced sensitivity and
gain-before-feedback:
Possible Cause
1. No supply voltage.
2. Microphone arm contacts
soiled, shorted by
moisture, or corroded.
1. Microphone sits too close
to mouth or nose.
2. No windscreen attached.
1. Soiled windscreen attenu-
ates high frequencies.
2. Sound entries clogged.
1. Microphone sits too far
away from corner of
mouth.
2. Sound entries clogged.
Remedy
1. Check phantom power
supply.
2. Contact an AKG service
center.
1. Align microphone sound
entries with corner of
mouth and move micro-
phone just far enough
away from mouth and nose
to stop breath noise.
2. Attach windscreen.
1. Clean windscreen.
2. Clean microphone case.
1. Place microphone closer to
corner of mouth.
2. Clean microphone case.
5 Cleaning
Use a mild detergent solution to wash the windscreen. The windscreen
will be ready for use as soon as it has dried completely.
5.3 Windscreen
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7 Specifications
Type: Pre-polarized dual-diaphragm condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity at 1000 Hz: 8 mV/Pa
Max. SPL: 133 dB
Equivalent noise level: <26 dB-A
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): >68 dB-A
Electrical Impedance: 3.5 k
Recommended load impedance: 10 k
Supply voltage: 1.5 VDC to 12 VDC
Current consumption: <0.6 mA
Connector: L versions: 3-pin mini XLR
oc versions: stripped and tinned leads
SH/P version: Lemo connector
Cable length: 1.5 m (5 ft.)
Finish: Matte black
P versions: metal headband: matte flesh-tone
plastic center piece: matte black
cable: matte black
Size (LxWxH): Approx. 180 x 130 mm x 85 mm (7.1 x 5.2 x 3.3 in.)
Net/shipping weight: Approx. 15 g / 325 g (0.53 oz. / 11.5 oz.)
This product conforms to EN 540082-1 provided it is connected to audio/power supply equipment
with a CE mark.
Frequency Response Polar Diagram
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Printed in Austria on recycled paper. 05/04/9100 U 0985
Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ces caractéristiques sont susceptibles de modifications.
Ci riserviamo il diritto di effettuare modifiche tecniche. Nos reservamos el derecho de introducir modificaciones técnicas. Especificações sujeitas a mudanças sem aviso prévio.
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AKG C 477 Owner's manual

Category
Microphones
Type
Owner's manual

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