The Neumann AK 50 microphone capsule is part of the KM 100 miniature series. The diaphragm has a hyper-cardioid polar pattern.
AK 50 is a pressure gradient transducer with a hypercardioid characteristic.
The AK 50 element features a hyper-cardioid pick up pattern which is effective in minimizing room ambiance, monitor noise and other off-axis signal. Attenuation of sound incidence from the side or rear is approximately 10 dB. Minimum sensitivity occurs at an angle of about 120°.
