AKG C451 B Roadworthy Design Condenser Microphone for Instruments

AKG C451 B Roadworthy Design Condenser Microphone for Instruments

The C451 B is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with the identical acoustical behavior of its predecessor, the legendary C451 EB + CK1 capsule, which was a bestseller right from the start in 1969. With its airy sound, high overload limit and improved engineering details, the C451 B continues the success story of this legend. The roadworthy design around the handcrafted capsule and the low-noise preamp electronics ensure impressive results even under very harsh conditions.

Key Features

• Sound of the legendary C451 EB + CK1 capsule from 1969
• Established tour sound standard since the 1980s
• Transformerless preamp and surface mount technology
• Impressive sound pressure level capability of 155dB SPL
• Highly effective high-pass filter with 12dB

Technical Specifications

General
Audio Frequency bandwidth : 20 to 20000 Hz
Sensitivity : 9 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level : 18 dB-A
Signal to Noise : 76 dB-A
Preattenuation Pad : -10
-20 dB
Bass Cut Filter : 75
150 Hz
Electrical Impedance : 200 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance : 1000 Ohms
Polar Patterns
Cardioid
Powering Interface
Voltage : 9 to 52 V
Current : 2 mA
Audio Output
Type : Balanced XLR
Gender : Male
Contacts : 3-pin
Design
Finish : satin nickel plated
Dimensions / Weight
Height : 160 mm
Diameter : 19 mm
Net Weight : 125 g