AKG C451B Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

• Ideal for overhead drum miking and capturing rich transients
• Sonically identical to the classic C 451 with improved design
• Increased stability and switchable highpass filter

One of the C 451 B's most common applications is for drum overheads, and many engineers say there's nothing quite like it for miking cymbals - the metallic "crash" and brilliance come through perfectly. The C451 B is also an excellent tool for accurately capturing signals rich in transients, such as instruments with a percussive sound, acoustic guitar, or for overhead miking.

Sonically identical to the original, which featured the much-acclaimed CK-1 cardioid capsule, the new C 451 B is incredibly precise and accurate. AKG made the C451 B with dramatically improved specifications. Using an extremely light diaphragm, the new C451 B is almost totally insensitive to handling noise. Other features include an all-metal body for excellent protection from RF interference and high reliability for excellent results under almost all conditions.

The C 451 B capsule is permanently fixed to the preamp to increase overall stability under mechanical stress. It includes a switchable preattenuation pad to increase the C 451 B's SPL capability. A switchable highpass filter at 75Hz or 150Hz prevents low-end distortion. The AKG C 451 B microphone makes a great addition to any professional studio or recording setup.

• Cardioid condenser mic with outstanding transient response
• Frequency range 20Hz-20kHz
• Sensitivity 9 mV/Pa (-41dBV)
• Max. SPL 135/145/155dB (0/-10/-20dB)
• Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3) 29dB
• Equivalent noise level 18dBA
• Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 76dB
• Preattenuation pad 0dB, -10dB, -20dB selectable
• Bass filter flat, 12dB/octave at 75 or 150Hz, selectable
• Impedance <200 ohms
• Recommended load impedance >1000 ohms
• Current consumption <2 mA
• 3-pin XLR connector
• Satin nickel-plated finish
• Requires +9-volt to +52-volt phantom power

Tech Specs

• Microphone Type:Condenser
• Polar Pattern:Cardioid
• Frequency Response:20Hz-20kHz
• Max SPL:135dB (155dB w/Pad)
• Output Impedance:200 ohms
• Signal to Noise Ratio:76dB
• Self Noise:18dB (A weighted)
• Low Cut Filter:75Hz, 150Hz (-12dB/octave)
• Pads:-10dB, -20dB
• Connector:XLR
• Weight:0.27 lbs.
• Manufacturer Part Number:2895H00010