AKG CGN99C/S
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Cardioid condenser capsule designed for voice in conference settings, offering controlled and natural sound capture.
- Wide directivity angle (125 deg): ideal when the speaker does not always speak directly into the microphone.
- Gooseneck format with a robust flexible section for precise positioning on podiums, tables, or fixed installations.
- 3-pin XLR connector with gold-plated contacts, designed for reliable connections in installation environments.
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The Discreet Compact Series: An AKG Solution Dedicated to Budget-Conscious Installations
With the Discreet Compact range, AKG offers an alternative specifically aimed at installations for conference and speech systems. The approach is deliberately pragmatic: a gooseneck with a single flexible section, a direct mount between the gooseneck and the capsule, and a standard 3-pin XLR. This philosophy provides access to a coherent and reliable solution to equip meeting rooms, educational institutions, boardrooms, or places of worship without complicating deployment.
Intended Uses and Users
This gooseneck microphone is suited for speech capture in conference contexts: seated interventions around a table, podium, stage, reception desk, or announcement station. Its specified directivity of 125 deg makes it particularly relevant when speakers move, turn their heads toward a screen, or lack microphone experience. It helps maintain stable capture while limiting off-axis sound pickup compared to a wider capsule.
Design, Reliability, and Performance in Installation
A distinctive feature of the Discreet Compact series lies in its "monoblock" design: the gooseneck and capsule form an inseparable unit. The front grille is integral to the gooseneck, and internal contacts are soldered. This architecture aims to protect the condenser capsule from mechanical stress while improving resistance to electromagnetic interference, an important aspect in equipped environments (lighting, screens, networks, power strips).
XLR Connectivity and Clean Integration
The base includes a XLR connector with gold-plated contacts. The metal body houses the microphone electronics for clean and durable integration. The gooseneck format allows precise orientation of the capsule toward the mouth, a simple reflex that immediately improves intelligibility and listening comfort.
Available Accessories for Optimized Setup
To adapt the installation to furniture constraints and reduce handling noise, a range of optional accessories is available.
- H500: elastic mount for flush mounting (50 mm diameter drilling)
- H600: elastic mount for flush mounting with shock noise reduction
- PS3FLOCK: flush-mountable female XLR connector with locking
- ST45 + SA60: heavy table stand with 114 mm diameter and clamp
- ST1 + SA60: mini tripod with clamp
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 70 Hz | Directivity | cardioid |
| Frequency response - end | 18 kHz | Capsule | static |
| Category | installation microphone | Color | Black |
| Frequency range | 70 Hz - 18 kHz | Polar pattern | cardioid |
| Maximum SPL | 125 dB 1% THD | Connector | 3-pin XLR |
| S/N ratio | > 73 dB-A | Dimensions | diameter 13.5 x 580 mm |
| Equivalent noise | not specified | Weight | 160 g |
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Questions frequently asked
AKG CGN99C/S: what is the length of the gooseneck?
The gooseneck measures 580 mm in length with a diameter of 13.5 mm. Its flexible section allows the capsule to be directed towards the mouth from a table, podium, or counter.
Is the cardioid polar pattern suitable for speakers who turn their heads?
The stated cardioid polar pattern covers a 125° angle. This coverage helps maintain consistent pickup when the speaker moves slightly or turns towards a screen.
What type of connector is used on this installed microphone?
The base uses a standard 3-pin XLR connection with gold-plated contacts. The metal body houses the microphone electronics.
Can this microphone be flush-mounted into a conference table?
Flush mounting is possible with the H500 elastic mount, requiring a 50 mm diameter hole. The H600 is also designed for flush mounting with impact noise reduction. The PS3FLOCK flush connector adds a locking female XLR.
What is the maximum sound pressure level supported by this AKG microphone?
The condenser capsule accepts a maximum sound pressure level of 125 dB at 1% THD. Its frequency response ranges from 70 Hz to 18 kHz, a range suitable for speech.
