AKG CK98 Hypercardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone Capsule (Blue Line Series)

AKG CK98 Short Shotgun Condenser Capsule for Modular Microphone Systems

The AKG CK98 is a high-performance short shotgun condenser microphone capsule designed for professional film, broadcast, theatre, and live sound applications. As part of AKG’s Blue Line modular microphone system, it delivers highly focused directional pickup with excellent clarity and low self-noise, making it ideal for boom operation and fixed installation recording.

Highly Directional Short Shotgun Design

The CK98 features a precision interference tube design that provides a tight hypercardioid/shotgun pickup pattern. This allows it to capture sound from a targeted source while significantly reducing ambient noise and off-axis interference, making it ideal for dialogue recording in controlled and challenging acoustic environments.

Exceptional Clarity and Low Self-Noise

Engineered for professional recording standards, the CK98 delivers a wide frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with very low self-noise. This ensures clean, natural audio reproduction with excellent intelligibility, particularly for speech and dialogue capture.

Modular Blue Line System Integration

The CK98 is part of AKG’s modular Blue Line system and works exclusively with the SE300 B powering module. This modular design allows users to interchange different capsules, offering flexibility for different recording environments and applications.

Optimized for Boom and Fixed Install Use

Due to its lightweight and compact design, the CK98 is ideal for boom operation in film and television production. It is also widely used for theatre edge-of-stage pickup and ceiling-mounted installations where discreet yet precise audio capture is required.

Professional Build Quality and Accessories

Built with a robust metal housing and precision-engineered capsule design, the CK98 is designed for demanding professional use. It typically includes a foam windscreen to reduce wind noise and handling artifacts during recording.

Ideal Applications

The CK98 is commonly used in film production, broadcast journalism, theatre sound reinforcement, and installed audio systems. Its directional accuracy and clarity make it a reliable choice for capturing dialogue and focused sound sources in professional environments.

Key Features

• Short shotgun condenser microphone capsule
• Highly directional hypercardioid/shotgun pickup pattern
• Wide frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Very low self-noise for professional audio capture
• Modular Blue Line system compatibility (SE300 B required)
• Lightweight design ideal for boom operation
• Suitable for film, broadcast, and theatre applications

Why Choose the AKG CK98?

The AKG CK98 is designed for professionals who need precise directional control and clean audio capture in demanding production environments. Its modular flexibility, high sensitivity, and low noise performance make it a trusted tool for dialogue recording and installed sound applications.