$299
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Product Code: AKG-CK80
$299
AKG CK80 High-Performance Shotgun Condenser Microphone Capsule for DAM Series
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We will order it for you. On average it will ship to you within 7-14 business days. It can take longer, so ordering ASAP is always wise!
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Product Information
The AKG CK80 is a shotgun condenser capsule engineered for speech clarity in demanding acoustic environments. Part of AKG's DAM Series modular system, it delivers a tight hypercardioid polar pattern and an 80° pickup angle designed to reject off-axis noise whilst maintaining intelligibility. The capsule's speech-optimised frequency response prioritises vocal presence and articulation, making it a practical choice for location recording, broadcast, and live speech applications where isolation matters.
The CK80 mounts to any DAM Series module, offering flexibility within AKG's professional ecosystem. Its hypercardioid pattern narrows the acceptance zone compared to cardioid designs, significantly reducing room reflections and ambient interference. The capsule features highly reliable contact pins for secure electrical coupling to mounting hardware, ensuring consistent signal transfer and durability in field use. Speech-optimised voicing cuts through acoustic clutter without sacrificing transient detail, making dialogue capture and live commentary reproduction straightforward in less-than-ideal spaces.
The modular design means operators can swap capsules on existing DAM hardware, simplifying system investment and maintenance for touring rigs or multi-setup facilities. Tight polar control at the 80° specification delivers genuine isolation benefits when mic placement is constrained or crowd noise is present, distinguishing it from broader cardioid alternatives in real-world deployment.
Features
- Tight hypercardioid polar pattern with 80° pickup angle specification.
- Speech-optimised frequency response for clarity in noisy environments.
- Compatible with all DAM Series mounting modules for system flexibility.
- Highly reliable contact pins for secure capsule–module coupling.
- Condenser design delivers natural transient response and articulation.
- Field-proven construction suitable for location recording and broadcast work.
- Reduces off-axis ambient noise and room reflections effectively.
- Designed for intelligible dialogue capture in acoustically critical applications.