AKG GN50E5 - GN50 E Gooseneck Microphone with 5-pin XLR Adapter

AKG GN50E5 - 50cm Gooseneck Microphone with 5-Pin XLR Adapter and LED Ring

The AKG GN50E5 is a professional gooseneck module from the Discreet Acoustics Modular (DAM) series, designed for speech installations in conference, worship, education and corporate spaces that require discreet aesthetics and maximum reliability. It integrates a 5-pin male XLR connector to carry the balanced audio signal and the power/control of the large LED ring through a single cable, allowing clear “microphone on” indication from external logic (matrixes/automixers). It incorporates a switchable high-pass filter that attenuates low-frequency noise (furniture vibrations, HVAC) and an integrated phantom power module (9–52 V) , so it can be connected directly to XLR inputs of professional mixers and DSPs without additional accessories. Its modular architecture is compatible with AKG CK31/CK32/CK33/CK47/CK80 capsules, offering the most appropriate directivity and response for each project. Nominal length 50 cm (20″) , robust metal construction and silent articulation for precise positioning on a music stand or tabletop.

Main features

• Built-in 5-pin XLR : balanced audio + control/power of the extra-large LED ring via the same cable.
• Switchable high-pass filter : 250 Hz point (≈ −10 dB at 50 Hz) to reduce structure-borne and proximity noise.
• Built-in phantom power – runs directly on 9–52 V from the mixer/DSP XLR input.
• DAM architecture : high reliability contacts and compatibility with CK31, CK32, CK33, CK47, CK80 capsules.
• LED ON/OFF (internal jumper) and remote LED control from external logic (e.g. automixers).
• 50cm gooseneck with silent joint and very robust construction for intensive use.

Product benefits

• Clean and quick installation : a single XLR-5 cable carries both audio and LED control, simplifying wiring on music stands and tables.
• Increased intelligibility : The integrated low-cut reduces rumble and vibration, improving voice clarity before equalization.
• Total flexibility : the modular system allows you to choose and replace capsules according to the directivity and acoustics of the room.
• Visible microphone status : The oversized LED ring provides clear feedback for presenters and technicians.
• Professional reliability : secure contacts, silent positioning and electronics tested for 24/7.

Use cases

• Boardrooms and conference rooms : Direct integration with DSP matrices and automatic mixers with logic to control the LED.
• Houses of worship and auditoriums : active/standby microphone indication visible to speakers and musicians.
• Education and Administration : Lecterns and presidential tables with clean assembly and minimal maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What capsules can I use? Any AKG CK series (CK31, CK32, CK33, CK47, CK80) compatible with the DAM system.
• How is it powered? Via 9–52 V phantom power through the module's own XLR-5 connector.
• What is the 5-pin connector for? In addition to balanced audio, it allows power/control of the LED ring from external logic (e.g., automixer).
• Can the LED be disabled? Yes, it has an internal ON/OFF jumper to control the LED depending on the installation.

Description for projects

AKG GN50E5 Modular Gooseneck; nominal length 50 cm (20″) ; 5-pin male XLR with LED ring control/power; 9–52 V phantom power ; switchable high-pass filter 250 Hz (≈ −10 dB @ 50 Hz); output impedance ≤600 Ω , recommended load ≥2 kΩ , consumption <3 mA ; compatible with AKG CK31/CK32/CK33/CK47/CK80 capsules; robust construction with silent articulation; internal LED ON/OFF bridge.