AKG C451 B

AKG C451

The AKG C451 B is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone for recording acoustic guitar, percussion, hi-hat, choirs and as an overhead microphone. Its sound is open and airy with a subtle presence boost for soft and finely resolved highs. Especially on drums it convinces with its naturalness.

The cardioid polar pattern cuts out sound from the side and from behind. This means that instruments remain free from the influence of other sound sources even in loud environments. It also increases the safety against feedback on stages.

The AKG C451 B offers a high limiting sound pressure level, which ensures distortion-free recording even of loud sound sources. In addition, the sensitivity can be further reduced in two stages. The lightweight diaphragm makes the capsule insensitive to vibrations and noise from the stand. Two high-pass filters help to suppress low-frequency noise and compensate for the proximity effect.

A tripod adapter, windscreen and microphone pouch are included.

• Acoustically identical to C 451 EB + CK 1
• Linear 0° frequency response
• High impulse fidelity
• Transformerless output for wide dynamic range and precise bass reproduction
• Separately switchable three-stage pre-attenuation and bass attenuation
• Handmade in Vienna
• Polar pattern: cardioid 
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz 
• Transfer factor: 9 mV/Pa (-41 dBV) 
• Limiting sound pressure level: 135/145/155 (0/-10/-20 dB, k=0.5%) 
• Equivalent sound pressure level: 16 dB-A 
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 76 dB 
• Pre-attenuation: 0, -10, -20 dB 
• Bass attenuation filter: 12 dB/octave, 75 Hz, 150 Hz 
• Impedance: <200 Ohm 
• Load impedance: >1,000 Ohm 
• Supply voltage: 9-52 volts phantom powering 
• Connection: XLR connector 
• Dimensions: 160 mm, Ø19 mm 
• Weight: 125 g