C417L - Microphone AKG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Miniature omnidirectional electrostatic lavalier microphone
Brand	AKG
Model	C417L
Polar pattern	Omnidirectional
Frequency response	20 ... 20 000 Hz
Sensitivity	10 mV/Pa (-40 dBV rel. 1 V/Pa)
Electrical impedance (1 kHz)	200 ohms
Max. sound pressure level (1% distortion)	118 dB SPL
Equivalent noise level	34 dB(A) (IEC 60268-4)
Power supply	B 29 L battery power supply, MPA III L phantom adapter or AKG WMS pocket transmitter
Current consumption	Approx. 2.2 mA
Connector	3-pin mini-XLR (1.5 m cable)
Color	Pink (L version)
Dimensions (body)	7.5 x 15 mm
Net weight	8 g
Included accessories	H40/1 clip, H41 pin, windscreen, 1.5 m microphone cable
Optional accessories	B 29 L battery power supply, MPA III L phantom adapter, MK 9/10 XLR cable, N 62 E, N 66 E, B 18, B 15 phantom power supplies
Recommended uses	Lavalier microphone for theater, lectures, violin, vocals (makeup integration)
Care and cleaning	Clean the housing with a slightly damp cloth (clean water)
Safety	Check the grounding of the connected device; use only power supplies recommended by AKG
Compliance	Compliant with CE standards (declaration available at akg.com)

Frequently Asked Questions - C417L AKG

How to connect the C417L microphone to a mixing console without phantom power?

Use the optional B 29 L battery power supply or the MPA III L phantom adapter. Connect the microphone's mini-XLR connector to the power supply, then connect it to the console input with a standard XLR cable.

How to attach the microphone to clothing?

Use the included H40/1 clip: insert the cable exiting the housing into a groove of the clip, then attach the clip to the lapel of a jacket or near the lips. You can also use the H41 pin for discreet attachment.

Can I use the C417L outdoors?

Yes, a windscreen is included to reduce wind noise. Attach it to the microphone before outdoor use.

How to clean the microphone?

Wipe the housing with a slightly damp cloth (clean water). Do not use harsh chemicals.

What is the difference between the PP, L and PL versions?

The PP versions are black with a 3-pin XLR connector and integrated phantom adapter. The L and PL (pink) versions have a mini-XLR connector and require an external power supply (B 29 L or MPA III L).

Can the microphone be used for violin?

Yes, the C417L is ideal for violin. Attach it to the violinist's cheek using putty or use the clip. Ensure no adhesive tape is applied directly to the instrument.

What to do if no sound comes out?

Check that the console and amplifier are powered on, the channel fader is not at zero, the microphone is properly connected, the plug is fully inserted, the cable is not damaged, and the power supply is active.

How to integrate the microphone into makeup?

Attach the microphone to the face near the lips, for example on the cheek or forehead, using putty or suitable adhesive. The black or pink housing blends discreetly into makeup.

What is the recommended power supply voltage?

For the L version, use the B 29 L battery power supply (9 V) or the MPA III L phantom adapter (9 to 52 V). Use only power supplies recommended by AKG.

Is the microphone compatible with all AKG pocket transmitters?

Yes, the 3-pin mini-XLR connector is compatible with AKG WMS pocket transmitters. Consult your transmitter's manual for connection instructions.

USER MANUAL C417L AKG

Please read the manual before using the equipment!

MODE D'EMPLOI p. 24

Four grayscale images showing different types of objects: a probe, a sphere, a tool, and a mechanical bracket (no text or symbols)

1 C 417 III 1 W 407 1 H 40/1 1 H 41

• Phantomspeiseadapter MPA III L

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Diagram showing a device with a pointed tip and an arrow pointing to it, labeled 'b' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

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Line drawing of a violinist playing a violin (no text or symbols)

1 Precaution/Description

Please make sure that the piece of equipment your microphone will be connected to fulfills the safety regulations in force in your country and is fitted with a ground lead.

1.1 Precaution

Four grayscale images showing different objects: a tool, a sphere, a chair-like device, and a mechanical device (no text or symbols)

1 C 417 ^III 1 W 407 1 H 40/1 1 H 41

1.2 Unpacking

Check that the packaging contains all of the components listed above. Should anything be missing, please contact your AKG dealer.

- MK 9/10 microphone cable: 10-m (30-ft.) 2-conductor shielded cable w/male and female XLR connectors

1.3 Optional Accessories

• MPA III L phantom power adapter

• B 29 L, B 15 battery power supplies

N 62 E, N 66 E, B 18 phantom power supplies

1.4 Features

• Professional miniature clip-on microphone.
- Omnidirectional condenser transducer for natural sound.
- Extended frequency response for clear reproduction of speech, vocals, violin.

1 Description

1.5 Brief Description

- Fastens on clothing or directly on the user's head.

The C 417 ^III is a professional miniature condenser clip-on microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. With its wide frequency range extending from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, low distortion at high sound pressure levels, small size, and useful accessories, the C 417 ^III is an ideal choice for use in any situation requiring an inconspicuous microphone and maximum mobility for the user.

The microphone is available in two different colors and will almost disappear when blended in with an actor's or singer's makeup.

An external windscreen supplied with the microphone reduces wind noise when using the microphone on an open-air stage.

1.6 Versions C 417 ^III PP:

C 417 ^III L:

The C 417 ^III is available in three versions:

• With 3-pin XLR connector with integrated adapter for 9 to 52 V universal phantom power.
• With locking mini XLR connector for use with the B 29 L battery power supply, MPA III L phantom power adapter, or AKG bodypack transmitters.

C 417 ^III PL:

- Identical to the C 417 ^III L, except with flesh-color cable and microphone body.

The C 417 ^III is a condenser microphone and therefore needs a power supply.

2.1 Introduction

Using any power supply other than those recommended by AKG may damage your microphone and will void the warranty.

Important!

1. Connect the phantom power adapter (1) on the microphone cable to a balanced XLR microphone input with phantom power.
2. Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the instruction manual of the unit to which you connected your microphone.)

2.2 C 417 ^III PP 2.2.1 Connecting to Balanced Inputs

Refer to fig. 1.

graph TD
    A["XLR"] --> B["Phantom"]
    B --> C["1"]
    C --> D["2"]
    D --> E["3"]
    E --> F["4"]
    F --> G["5"]
    G --> H["6"]
    H --> I["7"]
    I --> J["8"]
    J --> K["9"]
    K --> L["10"]
    L --> M["11"]
    M --> N["12"]
    N --> O["13"]
    O --> P["14"]
    P --> Q["15"]
    Q --> R["16"]
    R --> S["17"]
    S --> T["18"]
    T --> U["19"]
    U --> V["20"]
    V --> W["21"]
    W --> X["22"]
    X --> Y["23"]
    Y --> Z["24"]

Fig. 1: Connecting to a balanced input.

1. If your mixer provides no phantom power:
   Connect the phantom power adapter (1) to an optional AKG phantom power supply (2) (N 62 E, N 66 E, B 18, B 15) and use an XLR cable (3) (e.g., an optional MK 9/10 from AKG) to connect the phantom power supply to the desired balanced input.

Refer to fig. 1.

You may connect any AKG phantom power supply (2) to an unbalanced input, too. Use a cable (3) with a female XLR connector and TS jack plug:

2.2.2 Connecting to Unbalanced Inputs

Refer to fig. 2.

graph LR
    A["XLR"] --> B["Phantom"]
    B --> C["4"]
    C --> D["3"]
    D --> E["5"]
    E --> F["OUTPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3"]
    subgraph Input
        G["2"] --> H["3"]
        I["3"] --> J["S"]
        K["T"] --> L["S"]
        M["T"] --> N["T"]
    end

Fig. 2: Connecting to an unbalanced input.

1. On the XLR connector (4), add a wire bridge to connect pin 1 to pin 3 and the cable shield.
2. Connect the inside wire of the cable to pin 2 on the XLR connector (4) and the tip contact of the jack plug (5).

Note:

Unbalanced cables may pick up interference from stray magnetic fields near power or lighting cables, electric motors, etc. like an antenna. This may introduce hum or similar noise when you use a cable that is longer than 16 feet (5 m).

2.3 C 417 ^III L/PL

2.3.1 Using the

Optional B 29 L

Refer to fig. 3.

Connecting the cable:

The optional B 29 L battery supply allows you to connect the microphone to balanced or un - balanced inputs with no phantom power.

1. Push the mini XLR connector (1) on the microphone cable into one of the two mini XLR sockets on the B 29 L (2) to the stop. The connector will lock automatically.

Disconnecting the cable:

To disconnect the cable, press the unlocking button on the mini XLR connector (1) and pull the connector (1) out of the socket.

Fig. 3: Using the B 29 L to power the microphone.

To avoid damaging the cable, never try to pull out the cable itself!

Important!

1. Connect the B 29 L (2) to the desired input.

2. Use a commercial XLR cable (3) to connect the B 29 L (2) to a balanced input.
   • Refer to section 2.2.2 above.

3. Push the mini XLR connector (1) on the microphone cable into the mini XLR socket (2) on the cable of the MPA III L (3) to the stop. The connector will lock automatically.

Refer to section 2.3.1 above.

Refer to fig. 3.

Balanced input:

Unbalanced input:

2.3.2 Using the MPA III L

Refer to fig. 4.

Disconnecting the cable:

1. Connect the MPA III L (3) to a balanced XLR microphone input with phantom power.
2. Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the instruction manual of the unit to which you connected your microphone.)

2 Interfacing

graph TD
    A["Input"] --> B["Mini XLR"]
    B --> C["Min XLR MPA"]
    C --> D["Phantom"]
    D --> E["Electrical Components 1-5"]
    E --> F["Output to MIC 1-MIC 2-MIC"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Fig. 4: Connection diagram with MPA III L.

Refer to fig. 4.

4. If your mixer provides no phantom power:

Connect the MPA III L (3) to an optional AKG phantom power supply (4) (N 62 E, N 66 E, B 18, B 15) and use an XLR cable (5) (e.g., an optional MK 9/10 from AKG) to connect the phantom power supply (4) to the desired balanc ed input.

2.3.3 Connecting to a Bodypack Transmitter

Refer to the manual of your bodypack transmitter.

3 Using Your Microphone

The principal benefit of a microphone attached to the user's clothes or integrated in their makeup is that the microphone will maintain a constant working distance independently of the user's move ments and thus ensure a constant output level. Also, a clip-on microphone allows the user to move about freely and keeps their hands free.

3.1 Introduction

Diagram showing a mechanical or biological assembly with arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols present)

Diagram showing a device with a pointed tip and an arrow pointing to it, labeled 'b' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

3.2 Lavalier Miking

Fig. 5: Fixing the microphone on the clip (a) or tie pin (b).

1. Insert the cable into one of the fixing grooves on the supplied H 40/1 clip (se fig. 5a) or on the supplied H 41 tie pin (see fig. 5b), at a point immediately behind the microphone body.

Fig. 6: Attaching the microphone near the user's mouth.

1. Attach the microphone to the talker's clothes, e.g., on the lapel, placing it as close as possible to the talker's mouth.

3 Using Your Microphone

Note:

The smaller the distance between the microphone and the sound source, the higher the usable gain before feedback.

3.3 Live Recording and Spot Miking

1. Insert the cable into one of the fixing grooves on the supplied H 40/1 clip (se fig. 5a) or on the supplied H 41 tie pin (see fig. 5b).
2. Fix the microphone on a suitable part of the stage decoration such as a flat, backdrop, curtain, etc.

3.4 Theater, Musical, Opera

Fig. 7: Microphone integrated in performer's makeup.

Line drawing of a person with spiky hair and raised hand, no text or symbols present

Fix the microphone on the user's head, as close as possible to the mouth, and blend it in with the makeup.

Many engineers place the microphone as shown in fig. 7.

Depending on the requirements of the production at hand, you may also attach the microphone in different places, e.g., on the performer's forehead.

Line drawing of a violinist playing a violin (no text or symbols present)

3.5 Violin
Fig. 8: Miking up a violin.

If the production concept does not allow for microphones mounted on the the violin itself, you can attach the microphone with mastic to the violin ist's cheek.

Refer to fig. 8.

This method provides the following benefits:

• Since the microphone is not mounted on the violin itself, it will not affect the sound of the instrument.
• There will be no risk of damaging the violin with adhesive tape or similar mounting materials.
• There will be no cable that gets in the way.

4 Cleaning

To clean the microphone case, use a soft cloth moistened with water.

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
No sound:	Power to mixer and/or amplifier is off.Channel or master fader on mixer, or volume control on amplifier is at zero.Microphone is not connected to mix -er or amplifier.Cable connectors are seated loosely.Cable is defective.No supply voltage.	Switch power to mixer or amplifier on.Set channel or master fader on mixer or volume control on amplifier to desired level.Connect micro-phone to mixer or amplifier.Check cable connectors for secure seat.Check cable and replace if damaged.Switch phantom power on.Phantom power supply: connect to power outlet or insert battery (batteries).Check cable and replace if necessary.
Distortion:	Gain control on the mixer set too high.Mixer input sensitivity too high.	Turn gain control down CCW.Connect a 10-dB preattenuation pad between microphone cable and input.

Type: pre-polarized condenser microphone

Polar pattern: omnidirectional

Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 10 mV/Pa (-40 dBV re 1 V/Pa)

Impedance: 200

Recommended load impedance: 2000

Max. SPL for 1%/3% THD: 118/126 dB SPL

Equivalent noise level: 34 dB (A) (to IEC 60268-4)

Power requirement:	C 417III PP: 9 to 52 V universal phantom power
	C 417III L/PL: B 29 L battery power supply, MPA III L phantom adapter, or AKG WMS bodypack transmitters

Current consumption: approx. 2.2 mA

Cable length/Connector: C 417

^III PP: 3 m (10 ft.) / 3-pin male XLR C 417 ^III L/PL: 1.5 m (5 ft.) / 3-pin mini XLR

Finish: matte black (PP, L) or flesh-color (PL)

Size: 7.5 x 15 mm (0.3 x 0.6 in.)

Net/shipping weight: C 417 ^III PP: 8 g (0.3 oz.) / 220 g (7.8 oz.) C 417 ^III L/PL: 8 g (0.3 oz.) / 160 g (5.6 oz.)

This product conforms to the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. To order a free copy of the Declaration of Conformity, visit http://www.akg.com or contact [e-mail].

Frequency Response

Polar Diagram

Four grayscale product photos: a tool, a sphere, a saw, and a mechanical bracket (no text or symbols)

1 C 417 ^III 1 W 407 1 H 40/1 1 H 41

graph TD
    A["Input"] --> B["Mini XLR min-KLR MPA"]
    B --> C["Phantom"]
    C --> D["Electronic Components 1-5"]
    D --> E["Output to MIC 1/MIC 2/MIC 3/4/1"]

Diagram showing a mechanical or biological process with arrows indicating direction, no visible text or symbols

Diagram showing a connector with a pointed tip and an arrow indicating direction, labeled 'b' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

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Remarque :

Line drawing of a violinist playing a violin (no text or symbols)

Four grayscale images showing different objects: a tool, a sphere, a chair-like device, and a mechanical device (no text or symbols)

1 C 417 ^III 1 W 407 1 H 40/1 1 H 41

1.2 In dotazione

Diagram of a biological or mechanical structure with arrows indicating direction, no visible text or symbols

Diagram showing a device with a pointed tip and an arrow pointing to it, labeled 'b' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

3.4 Teatro, musical, opera

Line drawing of a person with spiky hair and raised hand, no text or symbols present

Line drawing of a violinist playing a violin (no text or symbols present)

3.5 Violino

Four grayscale product images: a tool, a sphere, a saw, and a mechanical part (no text or symbols)

1 C 417 III 1 W 407 1 H 40/1 1 H 41

Diagram showing a mechanical or biological assembly with arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols present)

Diagram showing a device with a pointed tip and an arrow pointing to it, labeled 'b' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Line drawing of a person with spiky hair and expressive face, hand raised (no text or symbols)

3.4 Teatro, musical, ópera

Line drawing of a violinist playing a violin (no text or symbols)

Four grayscale product photos: a tool, a sphere, a mechanical clamp, and a plastic bracket (no text or symbols)

1 C 417 ^III 1 W 407 1 H 40/1 1 H 41

1.2 Volume de fornecimento

graph TD
    A["Input"] --> B["Mini XLR"]
    B --> C["MPA"]
    C --> D["Phantom"]
    D --> E["Output"]
    subgraph Signal Path
        F["1: Mini XLR"] --> G["2: Phantom"]
        H["3: Mini XLR"] --> I["5: Phantom"]
        J["4: Phantom"] --> K["2: Radiocell"]
        L["5: Radiocell"] --> M["3: Radiocell"]
        N["6: Radiocell"] --> O["2: Radiocell"]
        P["7: Radiocell"] --> Q["3: Radiocell"]
        R["8: Radiocell"] --> S["2: Radiocell"]
        T["9: Radiocell"] --> U["3: Radiocell"]
        V["10: Radiocell"] --> W["2: Radiocell"]
        X["11: Radiocell"] --> Y["3: Radiocell"]
        Z["12: Radiocell"] --> AA["2: Radiocell"]
        AB["13: Radiocell"] --> AC["3: Radiocell"]
        AD["14: Radiocell"] --> AE["2: Radiocell"]
        AF["15: Radiocell"] --> AG["3: Radiocell"]
        AH["16: Radiocell"] --> AI["2: Radiocell"]
        AJ["17: Radiocell"] --> AK["3: Radiocell"]
        AL["18: Radiocell"] --> AM["2: Radiocell"]
        AN["19: Radiocell"] --> AO["3: Radiocell"]
        AP["20: Radiocell"] --> AQ["2: Radiocell"]

Diagram of a mechanical or biological structure with arrows indicating direction, no visible text or symbols

Diagram showing a device with a pointed tip and an arrow pointing to it, labeled 'b' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Line drawing of a person with spiky hair and raised hand, no text or symbols present

Line drawing of a violinist playing a violin (no text or symbols)

3.5 Violino

Veja fig. 8.

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