Description
HIRE – AKG C418 Miniature Clip‑On Condenser Microphone (Melbourne)
Tidy, detailed drum and percussion miking. The AKG C418 is a miniature clip‑on condenser microphone designed to mount directly to drums and percussion, giving you clean, focused sound without cluttering the kit with stands.
Key Features
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Miniature condenser instrument mic for drums and percussion
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Cardioid pickup pattern for focused capture and reduced spill
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Clip‑on gooseneck mount for precise placement on rims and hardware
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Wide frequency response for natural, detailed reproduction
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Rugged, low‑profile design ideal for live sound and recording
Perfect For
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Rack and floor toms
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Snare drum (in multi‑mic setups)
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Congas, bongos, timbales and other percussion
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Compact setups where stand‑based mics are impractical
What’s Included (per mic)
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AKG C418 miniature clip‑on condenser microphone
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Drum rim clip/gooseneck mount
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Zippered pouch or protective case
If you need a specific connector type or phantom adapter, let us know so we can prep the right accessories for your kit and mixer.
Popular Add‑Ons
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Kick mics: Shure PGA52 / Beta 52A / Beta 91A
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Overheads: SM81, KSM137, PGA81 or AKG C1000 S
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Full drum mic kits: Kick, snare, tom and overhead packages
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Backline: Drum kits, percussion, cymbals and hardware
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PA packages: Mixers, speakers, monitors and engineer
Tech Specs (Essentials)
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Type: Miniature condenser, cardioid instrument microphone
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Application: Toms, snare, percussion and tight stage setups
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Mounting: Clip‑on rim mount with flexible gooseneck
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Connection: Mini‑XLR or similar to XLR/adapter (stock‑dependent)
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Power: Requires phantom power or compatible power module (depending on configuration)
Need exact frequency response, sensitivity, max SPL and connector/power details? We’ll provide the full AKG C418 datasheet and confirm the supplied hardware for your booking.
Delivery & Setup
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Melbourne metro same‑day delivery available (subject to schedule)
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Bump‑in/bump‑out and drum sound‑check on request
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Can be supplied as part of a complete drum, percussion or band package
Requirements
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Mixer, audio interface or stagebox with appropriate mic input
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Phantom power or compatible power module, as confirmed for your hire
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PA or recording system to connect to
Why Hire from Concert AV
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Well‑maintained microphones tested and cleaned before every job
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Experienced audio techs who understand drum & percussion miking
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Flexible logistics: delivery, setup, live support
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Trusted by venues, schools, agencies & production companies across Melbourne
Ready to book the AKG C418? Tell us your date, venue/suburb, number of mics required and whether you need drum mics, backline or full PA.