AKG C555L MINI XLR (B29L POWER SUPPLIER REQUIRED)
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
AKG
https://www.akg.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
CSI audiovisuel
Email:
Address:
A "headworn" reference tailored for speech and performance
The AKG C555L is a headworn microphone designed to meet the real demands of speaking engagements and dynamic performances: stability, comfort, intelligibility, and long-term reliability. In the world of "hands-free" microphones, this model stands out with a very pragmatic approach: a headband behind the head for secure hold, adaptable microphone positioning, and a construction designed to stay in place even when the user moves a lot. It is a relevant choice whenever sound consistency and freedom of movement take priority over everything else.
Who is it for and what for: speakers, sports instructors, musicians
The C555L is intended for anyone who needs a clear voice without holding a microphone. In conferences, it promotes intelligible diction and stable presence, even if the speaker turns their head or moves around. For sports instructors, coaches, and hosts, the hold is a key point: the microphone stays in place during exertion while limiting noise related to wearing it. On the music and stage side, it suits situations where freedom of movement is essential (moving vocals and choirs, instruments, performances), while benefiting from a cardioid directivity useful for better controlling the sound environment.
Technical specifications
| Category | HF system microphone |
| Directivity | cardioid |
| Capsule | static electret |
| Color | Black |
Questions frequently asked
AKG C555L: Is the B29L box necessary?
The mini XLR output is specified for use with a B29L box. Compatibility is also indicated with the MPAVL or a wireless transmitter box. No direct standard XLR connection is mentioned.
Does the cardioid microphone reduce ambient onstage noise?
Its cardioid electret capsule prioritizes the voice and reduces off-axis sound pickup. The frequency response ranges from 80 Hz to 20 kHz.
Is this headset suitable for sports coaches?
The headband around the back of the head provides stability during movement. A protective barrier limits sweat penetration into the capsule, while the shock mount reduces rubbing noise.
Can the microphone be positioned on the right or left side?
The microphone arm can be positioned on either the left or right side of the headband to accommodate the wearer's morphology or stage configuration.
What maximum acoustic pressure can this headset microphone handle?
The capsule can handle 126 dB SPL at 1% THD and 130 dB SPL at 3% THD. Its sensitivity is 35 mV/Pa and its impedance is 200 ohms.
