AKG HSC 171 broadcasting headphones with microphone

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AKG HSC 171 broadcasting headphones with microphone
Product no: AXL-AKG-HSC-171 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

If you are looking for a high-quality headset, look no further. The high-quality AKG HSC 171 headset features a condenser microphone and headphones that produce excellent, warm sound. On top of that, the AKG HSC 171 also features some other practical extras. For instance, when you don't use the microphone and move it upwards, it is automatically switched off. Thanks to a pressure system built into the headphones, the audio is also automatically switched off when you take off the headset.

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  • Please note: delivery of this headset does not include a connection cable!

Specifications

Product features

Active noise suppression not specified
Wireless no
Rotatable earpad no
Headphone construction closed
Headphone impedance 50-74 ohms
In/on/over ear on-ear
Includes microphone yes
Design can be folded/dismantled no
Adjustable bass boost no
Removable cable yes
Cable length not specified
Colour black
Maximum frequency 25 - 26.9 kHz
Minimum frequency 18 - 19 Hz
Polar pattern cardioid
Audio connection type cable not included
Type of microphone electret (permanently polarized condenser)
Volume control no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 618.5 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 23,5 x 23,0 x 11,5 cm

Product specifications

Microphone:

  • pickup pattern: cardioid
  • frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa
  • maximum SPL: 126 dB
  • impedance: 200 ohms
  • phantom power: 9 to 52 volts
  • microphone automatically switches off when you fold it upwards

Headphones:

  • impedance: 55 ohms
  • frequency range: 18 to 26,000 Hz
  • maximum SPL: 94 dB
  • connector: 6-pin mini - XLR male
  • connector for optional MK HS Studio C or MK HS MiniJack connector cable

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