NAMM 2017: Handheld Vocal Mic With Innovative Features

US AKG unveils the C636 Master Reference Handheld Condenser Microphone      23/01/17

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AKG has announced the new AKG C636 master reference handheld condenser microphone. They say that, building on the legendary studio-quality sound of the acclaimed C535 microphone, the C636 innovates by providing professional singers with unparalleled stage reliability and performance. In addition to a custom-tuned capsule with hand-selected components, the C636 is engineered to reject feedback, handling noise and pop noise so vocalists can fully focus on their performance.

Erich Gaertner, Product Line Manager, HARMAN Professional Solutions, told us, "A singer's voice is their single most important instrument, and the AKG C636 captures their sound in the most unfiltered, uncompressed and natural way possible. The original C535 is renowned for its legendary audio quality and has appeared on countless stages worldwide. With the C636, we've kept that same sound and updated the design with state-of-the-art technology to create a stage microphone that combines best-in-class sound quality and onstage reliability."

Here's some details in AKG's own words...

The AKG C636 features three proprietary technologies that are designed to address several common problems singers face on stage, including feedback, handling noise and pop noise.

•    The C636 essentially eliminates feedback by combining a uniform cardioid polar pattern throughout the entire frequency spectrum with a specially designed suspension and grille for the capsule. This unique approach to housing the capsule avoids unwanted sound reflections on the back of the capsule, ensuring feedback and spill over rejection.
•    The C636 innovates by integrating the world's first double shock suspension system, greatly reducing unwanted handling noise. The capsule sits on a highly absorbent rubber bearing that eliminates any structure-based noise, while an adjustable balancing network cancels vibrations over a wide frequency range.
•    A multilayer protection system prevents unwanted pop noises. The protection system consists of the grille, a foam layer behind the grille and a magnetically attached computer-modeled mesh layer on top of the capsule--providing singers with a clear, plosive-free vocal performance. This three-layer protection system is virtually unique to AKG and sets the new standard for pop noise suppression in the market.

In addition, thanks to a robust, zinc-alloy housing with a spring steel grille and 24-carat gold-plated capsule, the C636 is extremely rugged and durable enough to last a lifetime of performances.

Pricing and Availability:
The AKG C636 will be available through authorized resellers starting in April 2017.

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