A Classic AKG Condenser Mic Reborn!!

AKG's C 451 was one of the all-time great studio condenser microphones. Though the original C 451 mic ended production many years ago, it's still an extremely popular staple in studios all over the world. The enduring popularity of the C 451 inspired AKG to bring this mic back in the C 451 B.

AKG C 451 B Condenser Microphone at a Glance:

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

Ideal for overhead drum miking and capturing rich transients
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 C 451 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 classic C 451 with improved design
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 C 451 B with dramatically improved specifications. Using an extremely light diaphragm, the new C 451 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.

Increased stability selectable pad and high-pass filter
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 high-pass 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.


AKG C 451 B Condenser Microphone Features:

• 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
  
• Supply voltage 9 to 52 volts phantom power
  
• Current consumption <2 mA
  
• 3-pin XLR connector
  
• Satin nickel plated finish

The AKG C 451 B condenser mic is a top studio performer!

Specification Detail Circuit N/A Dimensions N/A Freq. Response 20Hz - 20kHz Impedance N/A Kind Small-Diaphragm Condenser Low Cut Filter -12 dB/8va at 75 and 150 Hz Max. SPL 135 dB SPL Noise 18 dB -A Notes Reissue of classic microphone Pads -10, -20 dB Phantom Power N/A Polar Pattern Cardioid

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